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Lufthansa Group cuts 20,000 summer flights as Iran war doubles jet fuel prices
Lufthansa Group will remove roughly 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October 2026, a capacity adjustment the company said on April 21, 2026, will save approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel as prices remain elevated in the wake of the Iran…
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Ethiopian Airlines confirms order for six more 787-9s
Ethiopian Airlines is adding six more Boeing 787-9s as it moves ahead with long-haul expansion and prepares for an increase in capacity. Africa’s largest airline has converted its six…
US Navy demonstrates JDAM Long Range variant in 200 nautical mile test flights
The US Navy has conducted two demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR) variant, with each test covering approximately 200 nautical miles, in what the…
IAG signs agreement to begin servicing CFM LEAP engines in Madrid
CFM International announced, on April 20, 2026, that it has signed an agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) through which the European airline group will join the service network…
75% fewer maintenance hours: Bell reports first results of CV-22 nacelle rework
Bell Textron said its Nacelle Improvement (NI) Program has cut maintenance hours on US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22 Ospreys by 75% and lifted fleet readiness by more than…
Magma Aviation cuts fuel burn by 250,000 kg through Air Atlanta partnership
Magma Aviation has partnered with Air Atlanta to further strengthen its commitment to reducing fuel consumption and improving environmental performance across its operations. Air Atlanta…
NH90 Block 2 study sets sights on 2040 battlefield with drone teaming
The NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has signed a contract with NHIndustries to conduct a two-year architecture study for the NH90 Block 2 upgrade, targeting the…
Vietjet commits further to COMAC C909 with lease agreement for 10 aircraft
Vietjet has signed a lease agreement to acquire 10 COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) C909 aircraft in a sign of a deepening commitment to the Chinese-made narrowbody. On April…
El Al to launch nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires
Israeli carrier El Al has announced the launch of its longest scheduled route to date, connecting Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) in Argentina. …
Which global data subscription plan actually works for aircrew?
This scenario may be all too familiar: You touch down in Frankfurt after a nine-hour red-eye, flip off airplane mode, and stare at a spinning wheel while your phone tries to figure out where…
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…
JetBlue launches new daily service between Boston and Barcelona: photos
JetBlue has launched a new long-haul international route, linking Boston-Logan (BOS) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) nonstop on a daily basis. The inaugural commercial service departed Boston…
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.…
Etihad, the only UAE carrier with pets in cabin, launches promotional rate
Etihad Airways is offering a limited-time discount on its Pets Onboard service, giving travelers a chance to fly with their cats and dogs at a reduced rate through the end of May 2026. The Abu…
Australia to retire C-27J Spartan fleet, eyes commercial replacement
Australia has chosen to retire its fleet of 10 Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft and replace them with commercial airframes, the country’s 2026…
Japan Airlines launches themed aircraft for Tokyo DisneySea 25th anniversary
Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching a specially-themed aircraft to celebrate Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th anniversary, with its domestic flights set to commence on June 4, 2026. The ‘JAL Jubilee…
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…
Azerbaijan and Russia reach settlement over downed AZAL flight
Azerbaijan and Russia have reached a formal settlement over the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Embraer E190 that crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, 2024, killing 38 of…
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…
