Boeing forecasts 2.4 million new aviation jobs globally by 2044
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Boeing released its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook, projecting the need for 2.37 million new aviation professionals over the next...
Lufthansa’s historic Ju-52 to take flight again—as a museum centrepiece in Frankfurt
The iconic Junkers Ju-52, affectionately known as "Tante Ju" (Aunt Ju), is leaving Paderborn-Lippstadt after four years of restoration and will be relocated to...
Canadian man charged with terrorism after hijacking plane to spread climate message
A 39-year-old Canadian man, Shaheer Cassim, has been charged with hijacking a small Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (reg. C-GTLF) from the Victoria Flying Club and...
UK’s £71 billion F-35 programme struggles with readiness, delays and rising costs
The UK's £71 billion F-35 fighter jet programme is facing serious operational setbacks, with aircraft being mission-ready only one-third of the time. Key issues...
Wizz Air registers first Airbus A321XLR under Maltese flag
Wizz Air has officially registered its first Airbus A321XLR under the Maltese flag, marking a major milestone for both the airline and Malta's aviation...
Embraer and Portuguese Air Force mark major milestones with KC-390 delivery and A-29N first flight
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) celebrated two major achievements: the Delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium, advancing Portugal’s six-aircraft order with options...
Gulf Air to expand fleet with 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and options for 6 more
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has signed an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliners, with options for six...
Global Airlines’ Airbus A380 heads back to storage – a short-lived chapter in the skies?
Just two months after making headlines with its inaugural transatlantic flight, Global Airlines’ sole Airbus A380, registered 9H-GLOBL, has been ferried to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport...
Airbus and Kratos partner on combat drone for German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and Kratos Defense (USA) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a combat-ready variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone, integrated...
Swedavia stuck with bill for abandoned Jumbo Jet Hotel at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Swedavia, the state-owned airport operator, has been left with the responsibility of removing the iconic Jumbo Stay aeroplane hotel after its operator went bankrupt...
India orders urgent fuel switch inspections on Boeing jets after deadly Air India crash
India's aviation regulator has ordered all domestic airlines to inspect fuel control switches on Boeing aircraft by July 21, following their suspected role in...
Skybound momentum: A quarter in the life of Boeing’s commercial giants
In the heart of Arlington, as the summer sun bore down on glass towers and boardrooms, Boeing’s commercial team gathered with a quiet sense...
Lars Wagner appointed CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, effective January 2026
Airbus announced that Lars Wagner, currently CEO of MTU Aero Engines, will become the CEO of its Commercial Aircraft division starting 1 January 2026,...
Transavia’s retro Airbus A321neo completes first flight ahead of July 25 arrival
On July 9, Transavia’s retro-style Airbus A321neo completed its first test flight.
The aircraft, painted in a livery inspired by the 1960s to celebrate...
Airbus registered 203 gross orders and delivered 63 aircraft in June 2025
Check out our order and delivery summary in the table below (numbers valid at the end of June 2025).June 2025 deliveries: 63 deliveries to...
SWISS flight LX1413 diverts to Friedrichshafen after smoke detected onboard
On July 7, 2025, SWISS International Airlines flight LX1413 from Belgrade to Zurich, operated bt Airbus A220-300 with registration HB-JCA, made an unscheduled landing...
Avia Solutions Group nears completion of landmark Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion
AviaAM Leasing, part of Avia Solutions Group, is finalising one of the world’s first Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in partnership with Mammoth Freighters...
Malaysia Aviation Group doubles Airbus A330neo order with 20 additional aircraft
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has ordered 20 more Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, bringing its total A330neo fleet commitment to 40....
Teen pilot detained in Antarctica after unauthorised flight
American teen pilot Ethan Guo, 19, has been detained by Chilean authorities after an unauthorised landing on King George Island (TNM) in Antarctica, disrupting...
Air Algérie orders 16 new ATR 72-600s to boost regional connectivity
Air Algérie has placed a significant order for 16 new ATR 72-600 aircraft and an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator, marking the largest ATR order...