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Air France extends Iran war flight ban while security concerns remain
Air France is extending the suspension of flights to the Middle East regions while security concerns remain about the safety of operating to the area. On May 4, 2026, Air France said it had been “forced” to prolong a flight ban “due to the security context at the destination and the closure of certain…
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Air India reduces long-haul schedule amid fuel cost pressure
Air India, the flag carrier of India, has decided to reduce its long-haul schedule through July 2026 as escalating fuel prices and airspace constraints place sustained pressure on operating…
Emirates SkyCargo launches new Canadian freighter service via Amsterdam
In an expansion of its freighter network, Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new weekly Canadian cargo service via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). On April 30, 2026, the airline announced the…
‘No country left behind.’ Exclusive interview with ICAO Deputy Head Miguel Marín
This year the city of Marrakech became the setting for the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held…
British Aviation Group: the power of collaboration is alive and kicking
The bustling British Aviation Group stand at PTE World London was undoubtedly one of the most vibrant and energetic areas on the exhibition floor at this year’s standout event. It was a hive…
ANAC, FAA, and EASA sign off on Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E
Embraer announced on April 30, 2026, that the next-generation Praetor 600E super-midsize business jet has received type certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation…
Chinese fighter jet sales rise after India-Pakistan conflict puts them to test
China’s fighter jet manufacturers are seeing a sharp rise in sales following the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, where Chinese-built aircraft were credited by Pakistan with playing a…
Japan Airlines posts record revenue and profit for fiscal year ending March 2026
Japan Airlines Group posted record revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, hitting all of its financial targets despite an increasingly uncertain global environment. The…
Changi Airport becomes first overseas hub for China’s SF Group in logistics deal
China’s largest cargo airline operator has chosen Singapore as the base for its international expansion. Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF) signed a…
Gulfstream posts record Q1 deliveries as General Dynamics profit rises
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered a first-quarter record 38 aircraft in Q1 2026 as parent company General Dynamics reported higher aerospace revenue, earnings and backlog to start the year.…
China Southern, Xiamen to buy 137 Airbus A320neo jets in $21.4B deal
China Southern Airlines and subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have agreed to buy 137 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, giving Airbus another major narrowbody order in China as the country’s largest…
MBDA, Safran complete first firing of Thundart deep-strike rocket
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense completed the first demonstration firing of the Thundart ground-to-ground rocket system on April 14, the two companies announced on April 29, 2026 — a…
Rolls-Royce, easyJet successfully conduct engine test using 100% hydrogen fuel
Rolls-Royce and easyJet have completed ground testing of a modified Pearl 15 engine running on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power, marking a significant step in the companies’ effort to…
Lockheed Martin to provide E-130J Phoenix II training systems
Lockheed Martin announced on April 29, 2026, that it will deliver training devices and services for the US Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft, as part of the Northrop…
Turkish Airlines suspends 18 destinations amid rising geopolitical tensions
Turkish Airlines is suspending flights to 18 international destinations from May 2026 in what appears to be its largest network adjustment in a long time, several media outlets reported. The…
Fiji Airways to suspend Dallas service from September as jet fuel prices soar
Fiji Airways will suspend its direct service between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting September 7, 2026, as the airline adjusts its…
Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines orders 5 more Boeing 737-9 jets, converts 5 737-8s
Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft and converted five previously ordered 737-8 jets to the larger variant, expanding its planned 737…
Korean Air halts rooster shipments to Philippines amid cockfighting crackdown
Korean Air has announced it will no longer accept shipments of roosters to the Philippines, cutting off what animal welfare groups say was a key pipeline for the international cockfighting…
Copa Airlines orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing announced on April 28, 2026, that it has received an order for up to 60 B737 MAX aircraft (40 firm orders plus 20 options) from Panamanian carrier Copa…
Airbus delivers 114 jets in Q1 2026 as Pratt & Whitney engine shortage drags on
Airbus reported lower commercial aircraft deliveries and sharply reduced profit for the first quarter of 2026 on April 28, 2026, with engine supply constraints continuing to weigh on…
Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi to Angkor Wat
Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership, giving travelers on both airlines easier connections between the Middle East and Cambodia. The partnership, which was…
