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Riyadh Air adds new cities to its growing international network
Riyadh Air has officially added three new cities to its growing network, which already includes London-Heathrow (LHR), Cairo, and Dubai. On April 20, 2026, the Saudia Arabian startup announced that Madrid and Manchester would form part of its international network and Jeddah for domestic travel. “As…
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Bell creates Ukraine subsidiary for helicopter assembly and support
Bell Textron said on April 17, 2026, that it has formed a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to open a dedicated office there as part of a longer-term industrial cooperation effort with the…
FAA caps O’Hare flights as United, American jostle for expanded summer access
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has capped daily operations at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) at 2,708 flights from May 17 through October 24, 2026, after concluding the airport could…
LATAM unveils new Business Class cabin for its future A321XLR fleet
On April 16, 2026, LATAM Airlines confirmed the final configuration of its future Airbus A321XLR fleet. The aircraft, which the Latin American carrier is set to start receiving…
US warns European allies of weapons delivery delays as Iran war strains stocks
The United States has informed several European countries that previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the war against Iran continues to…
EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for Airbus A320neo family
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine to power Airbus A20neo family aircraft, paving the way for production engine deliveries.…
Dubai Airport establishes ‘world’s first’ commercial air taxi vertiport
The world’s first commercial air taxi vertiport has been established at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and is now ready to operate electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.…
Changi Airport posts 2.3% passenger growth in Q1 despite Middle East disruption
New data shows that Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) handled 17.6 million passengers during the first three months of 2026, a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Aircraft…
Leidos: building airport security ‘isn’t just a business, to us it’s a mission’
US technology giant Leidos was one of the big hitters at this year’s PTE World which gathered stakeholders from the airport sector at the ExCel in London. Spanning a dizzying array of complex…
Ursa Major’s Hadley rocket engine logs 10 hypersonic flights with Stratolaunch
Ursa Major announced on April 16, 2026, that its Hadley liquid rocket engine has completed 10 consecutive flights, including multiple launches at sustained hypersonic speeds. The Berthoud,…
Cathay Pacific and HK Express scale back flights as jet fuel prices surge
Cathay Pacific and its budget subsidiary HK Express are scaling back flights from mid-May through June 2026, citing mounting pressure from soaring fuel costs tied to the ongoing conflict in…
First image: Rafale carries laser-guided rockets to hunt Shahed drones
A French Rafale fighter has been photographed at Istres carrying a Thales-supplied laser-guided rocket pod, according to images circulating on social media on April 16, 2026. The sighting…
Bucher selected for SWISS Boeing 777 retrofit, expands A330 cabin work
Swiss cabin interiors specialist Bucher has been selected to provide galley and cabin monument solutions for Swiss International Air Lines’ Boeing 777-300ER retrofit program, extending a…
Changi Airport redeveloping private terminal and expanding lifestyle hub at T2
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is redeveloping its private terminal and expanding its lifestyle offerings at Terminal 2, with the new facilities expected to open in mid-2027. Changi Airport…
Philippine Airlines announces nonstop Chicago to Manila route starting November
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding Chicago to its growing list of US destinations, with nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Manila International…
Thales unveils TopStar Smart Receiver for jam-resistant navigation
Thales has launched a new compact receiver that combines positioning, navigation and timing with anti-jamming protection in a single unit, aiming the product at land…
Korean Air debuts flagship lounges at Incheon after $76 million renovation
Korean Air has wrapped up a 42-month renovation of its lounges at Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2, finishing with the opening of its redesigned First Class and Prestige Class…
US Army officially names Bell MV-75 tiltrotor Cheyenne II
The US Army has formally assigned a common name to its next-generation tiltrotor: the MV-75 will be known as the Cheyenne II, Bell Textron announced on April 15, 2026. The…
Finnish airship firm Kelluu raises €15M Series A led by NATO fund
Finnish deep tech firm Kelluu, which operates a fleet of autonomous hydrogen-powered airships, has closed a €15 million Series A funding round led by the NATO Innovation…
UK awards Boeing $1.19 billion helicopter support contract
The UK government has awarded Boeing Defence UK a three-year contract worth £879 million, or about $1.19 billion, to maintain and support the British Army’s Apache attack helicopters and Royal…
FAA clears anti-drone lasers for use near commercial flights along US border
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said anti-drone lasers can be used safely in airspace where commercial aircraft are operating, clearing the way for deployment of a high-energy…
