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Why Saudia stands ‘bullish’ on hitting its ambitious Vision 2030 targets
Saudia is an airline on the move, guided by a transformative ambition to increase its fleet, expand its network and open the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world as part of the Vision 2030 project. Founded as Saudi Arabian Airlines in…
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US bill would restore key SAF tax credit and extend support through 2033
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill that would restore and extend a key federal incentive for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to stabilize a sector that developers…
US Homeland Security buying six Boeing 737s for ICE deportation flights
The US Department of Homeland Security will buy six Boeing 737s for use in Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, marking a significant shift in how the government…
NetJets selects Starlink to equip 600 jets with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity
NetJets will begin installing Starlink high-speed internet across its fleet as early as this month, marking one of the largest single adoptions of low-Earth-orbit data connectivity…
Netherlands orders three additional NH90 naval helicopters
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 maritime helicopters, the Ministry of Defence announced on December 9, 2025. The agreement was concluded through the NATO…
SAS and WestJet form new codeshare linking Canada and Scandinavia
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet have formed a codeshare agreement, improving connections between their networks in Scandinavia and Canada. In a statement released on December 10,…
Lufthansa Group unveils new brand identity as part of subsidiary airline shakeup
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new brand identity as part of its efforts to “evolve from a group of airlines into an integrated airline group”. As part of the announcement on December 10,…
Small aircraft hits car after emergency landing on busy Florida highway: video
A small aircraft crashed into a car while making an emergency landing on the I-95 highway near Cocoa, Florida, one of the busiest roads in the area, local authorities…
Airbus CEO remains confident in FCAS despite ongoing tensions with Dassault
The head of Airbus has once again voiced his confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS), even as he acknowledged that the next-generation fighter program remains mired in…
Boeing sees 68% rise in 2025 aircraft deliveries compared to last year
After Airbus was forced to cut its commercial delivery targets for 2025 over a fuselage panel flaw, attention has moved to Boeing’s overall performance this year. In 2024, Boeing had a…
Auterion showcases coordinated drone swarm strike in new test footage
Drone software company Auterion has released new footage showing multiple first-person-view (FPV) quadcopters flying and attacking an inflatable tank decoy in a coordinated swarm…
Qantas A380 grounded in Los Angeles after wing slat damage on inaugural flight
A Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded in Los Angeles after wing damage was discovered performing its first flight after being returned to service. After nearly six years in storage, the incident…
Vertical Aerospace: the face of future flight is here as Valo takes the stage
Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, the latest evolution of its urban air mobility aircraft following the VX4 prototype. On December…
Pilot union reaches tentative deal with Air Transat, calls off planned strike
Canadian airline Air Transat and the union representing its pilots have come to a tentative agreement, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. On December 9, 2025, the Air Line…
Qantas staff secure 14% wage increase and roster protections under new agreement
Qantas employees represented by the Australian Services Union (ASU) have voted to accept a new Enterprise Agreement that delivers substantial wage increases and enhanced job security measures.…
Congress renews push to limit ADS-B tracking as privacy concerns grow
A US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on advanced air mobility has reopened a long-running debate over how ADS-B data is used, with lawmakers and industry leaders…
Boom’s supersonic engine core finds new market powering AI data centers
Boom Supersonic has taken an unexpected step into the AI infrastructure sector, securing a $1.25 billion launch order for its new Superpower natural gas turbine — a 42-megawatt unit derived…
Behind business aviation’s boom: Is the industry ignoring structural risks?
By almost any metric, business aviation is enjoying one of the strongest periods in its history. Manufacturers are reporting record sales, OEM backlogs in some cases stretch years…
‘The 2030 goal looks beyond reach’ IATA head Willie Walsh slams EU SAF mandates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the aggregate net profit of airlines worldwide in 2026 to be US$41 billion, which represents an average margin of 3.9% on total…
IATA warns aircraft demand is set to outpace production capacity
Global aircraft and engine production is heading toward a renewed capacity crunch, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on December 9, 2025, as…
How Chapman Freeborn is adapting to a shifting air freight market
The global air freight market is shifting dramatically. In the last 12 months alone, we have witnessed major changes on a few of the busiest international trade lanes. The strong demand for…
