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FAA Reviews 737 Max 10 Software Delay
A flight management software fault that can raise pilot workload on a missed approach has drawn fresh FAA review near Max 10 certification.
Best Aviation Marketing Agencies 2026
ABCI, Right Rudder, Air Trending, Off The Ground Marketing and The Aviation Agency compared on focus, sectors, strengths and best fit.
Korean Air Signs for 103 Boeing Aircraft
Korean Air finalises a USD 44.8 billion agreement covering 103 Boeing aircraft, spare engines and 15 years of engine maintenance support.
Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 737 MAX
Turkish Airlines finalised a deal for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft — 100 firm 737-8s plus 50 options with substitution rights to the 737-10.
777-9 ETOPS Delay Exposes GE Tension
Boeing and GE Aerospace disagree on what is holding up 777-9 ETOPS testing, exposing strains in their engine partnership and rattling markets.
ANA 737 Evacuated After Engine Oil Alert
All 158 passengers evacuated an ANA Boeing 737 at Naha after high oil temperatures in the right engine forced an emergency landing in Okinawa.
Amazon Pauses 21 Air After Miami Overrun
Amazon has paused 21 Air after a 767-300F overran a Miami runway, killing five people on the ground. NTSB data shows a 158-knot touchdown.
Montreal Airport Worker Dies in Pushback
Samsic ground handler struck and killed by French Bee A350 during pushback at Montréal-Trudeau on 24 August 2026. TSB Canada investigating.
AirAsia X Orders 150 A220s in Record Deal
AirAsia X ordered 150 A220-300s plus 150 options in the largest A220 deal yet, signalling a fleet shift to smaller narrowbodies in Asia.
Farnborough 2026: 343 Firm Orders Tallied
Farnborough 2026 closed with $84.7bn in deals, 353 firm aircraft orders, and 904 engine orders. Boeing led Airbus by 29 aircraft in firm orders.
CRM Training Faces Automation Shift
EASA pushes evidence-based training and ICAO flags automation dependency as crew resource management is reshaped by AI cockpit integration.
Virgin Atlantic Picks Joby for UK Air Taxi
Virgin Atlantic becomes Joby Aviation's exclusive UK airline partner under a multi-year agreement announced at Farnborough 2026, with initial routes from Manchester and Heathrow.
Riyadh Air Firms Up 28 787s, MSC 777-8F
At Farnborough 2026, Riyadh Air exercised options for 28 Boeing 787s including 20 787-10s, while MSC Air Cargo ordered five 777-8 Freighters.
Farnborough 2026: 342 Firm Orders So Far
After three days of Farnborough 2026, 342 firm aircraft orders and 57 preliminary deals were recorded. Day 2 alone generated $22.1 billion across 82 firm aircraft and 431 engines.
FAA Restores Boeing Certification Power
The FAA returned airworthiness certification authority to Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 on 17 July 2026, ending post-crash oversight. MAX 7 and MAX 10 remain excluded.
MOSAIC July 2026: The Light-Sport Certification Change
The second major MOSAIC effective date arrives on July 24, 2026. Here is what changes for light-sport certification and what changed earlier.
FAA Part 141 Modernization: What Flight Schools Should Know
The FAA's 2025–2026 Part 141 modernization engagement is complete. Here is what changed, what did not, and what schools should monitor next.
CASA SMS Deadlines for 2026: 1 September vs 2 December
CASA's current transition guidance separates the 1 September submission deadline from the 2 December implementation deadline. Here is what affected operators need to distinguish.
CASA Fees 2026 and Annual VH Registration: What Is Confirmed
Australia's 2026 budget confirms modernised CASA charges and annual VH registration. Here is the line between official policy and details still awaiting consultation.
Airbus vs Boeing Backlog in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Show
At 31 March 2026 Airbus reported 9,037 aircraft in backlog and Boeing more than 6,100. The totals show constrained supply, but not a universal 12-year wait.
Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR: Testing, Delivery and Routes
The verified status of Qantas Project Sunrise in July 2026: A350-1000ULR flight testing, the rear centre tank, 238-seat cabin, routes and revised first-delivery timing.
Boeing 737 Rate 47: What the Public Record Confirms
Boeing says a successful FAA capstone review put the 737 program on a path from rate 42 to rate 47. Here is what company, SEC, FAA and delivery records separately establish.
Australia's 2028 Civil Maritime Surveillance Fleet: What Is Confirmed
Australia has named the operator, fleet size, start date and three long-range aircraft for its next civil maritime surveillance service. The remaining fleet and sensor fit are still undisclosed.
Annual VH Registration Confirmed for 2027
CASA confirms annual VH aircraft registration from July 2027. Consultation through 2026-27, no fee year one. What owners must prepare for.
Boeing First-Quarter 2026 Deliveries Suggest a Steadier Recovery
Boeing's first-quarter 2026 delivery report suggests commercial handovers are moving in a more stable direction even as major programs still need close attention.
FAA Cuts SFO Arrivals During a Runway Project
The FAA's temporary arrival reduction at SFO is a sharp reminder that runway geometry and construction work can quickly become national-capacity issues.
February 2026 Air Cargo Demand Stayed Hot
IATA's February cargo update suggests the air freight market kept more momentum than many operators expected heading into spring.
Boom Overture Status in 2026: Design Claims, Engine Work and the Certification Gap
Boom's Overture remains a development programme. Separate XB-1 flights, Symphony engine work, company design milestones and FAA aircraft certification.
Emirates A350 Fleet in 2026: The Orderbook Is 73, Not 200
Emirates has committed to 73 Airbus A350-900s, not 200. Here is the verified order history, current fleet position and rollout plan as of July 2026.
Boeing 777-9 Certification Status in 2026: Testing, Not a Type Certificate
The 777-9 is still in FAA certification testing. Separate aircraft type certification, experimental flight-test authority and simulator qualification.
FAA Drone Delivery Rules in 2026: Part 108 Is Still Proposed
Part 108 has not replaced today’s drone rules. Here is how Part 107, Part 135, waivers and the proposed BVLOS framework fit together in 2026.
FAA-EASA Aircraft Certification in 2026: What the BASA and TIP Do
FAA and EASA do not simply approve each other's aircraft. See how acceptance, streamlined validation and technical validation work under the EU-US safety agreement.
Lithium Battery Air Cargo Rules and Fire Risk in 2026
Standalone lithium-ion batteries are barred from passenger-aircraft cargo and limited on cargo aircraft. See why packaging rules and aircraft-level risk controls are separate layers.
FAA Remote Towers in 2026: Pilot Program and Approval Status
Remote towers remain an FAA evaluation and approval program, not an approved nationwide replacement for tower cabs. See the design, safety and commissioning gates.
AerCap Orders 100 More A320neo-Family Jets
AerCap's latest Airbus order shows lessors still see deep value in financing narrowbody growth well into the next delivery cycle.
Qatar Airways' US Network in 2026: What Is Actually Confirmed
Qatar Airways is restoring Philadelphia service in August 2026. Here is how its route page, announcement, US policy framework and American Airlines partnership fit together.
United Aviate Academy and Aviate in 2026: What's the Difference?
United Aviate Academy is one flight school in Arizona; Aviate is a wider pilot pathway. Here is where the CJO, training costs and entry points actually sit.
US-China Flights in 2026: What the Bilateral Rules Allow
The public US-China aviation record still points to a 50-weekly-flight cap for each side, not a new 100-flight agreement. Here is what changed and what remains unresolved.
January 2026 Passenger Growth Starts the Year on a Solid Footing
IATA's first traffic read of 2026 shows passenger demand remains healthy even as comparisons get tougher and capacity questions return.
ANA's FY2026 Schedule Shows Selective Growth
ANA's FY2026 schedule update points to disciplined network growth, targeted frequency adds, and continued attention to cargo strength.
Airbus Targets 870 Deliveries in 2026
Airbus says it wants to lift commercial aircraft deliveries to about 870 jets in 2026 after closing 2025 at 793 handovers.
IATA Says Global Air Cargo Hit Record Volume in 2025
IATA's cargo data shows freight demand not only recovered but pushed to a new all-time high in 2025.
IATA Says 2025 Passenger Demand Hit Record Highs
IATA's full-year data shows global passenger traffic reached a new record in 2025, confirming that recovery has shifted into a capacity and profitability story.
How Busy Was Global Aviation in 2025? Use the Right Measure
ACI counted 9.8 billion airport passenger movements while IATA reported 5.3% growth in passenger-kilometres. Both describe a record year, but they answer different questions.
Flydubai Signs a Landmark A321neo Deal
Flydubai's large A321neo commitment underscores how aggressively airlines still value narrowbody range, flexibility, and fuel efficiency.
Alaska Opens Ticket Sales for Seattle-Rome
By putting Seattle-Rome on sale, Alaska makes its post-merger long-haul strategy tangible for both travelers and investors.
Newark Flight Limits Remain a Controller-Staffing Story
The FAA's Newark flight restrictions underline how hard it is to run a schedule-heavy hub when controller staffing lags demand.
American Uses the A321XLR to Push Deeper Into Europe
American Airlines is using the Airbus A321XLR to open thinner transatlantic flying, starting with its announced Edinburgh deployment.
Delta Adds Riyadh as Its Next Long-Haul Growth Market
Delta's planned Atlanta-Riyadh service shows how Gulf connectivity and premium corporate demand remain attractive to U.S. network carriers.
US Airline Consolidation: How to Measure Competition on Your Route
Airline competition is a city-pair question, not one national market-share number. Use current DOT fare, fee, schedule and merger records to assess a route.
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