Airlines
United Airlines will introduce the Airbus A321XLR between Washington Dulles and San Diego from 9 September, followed by Los Angeles in October.…
Civil Aviation
Civil aviation news covering the airlines, airports, aircraft and regulators that move passengers and freight worldwide. Reporting on route networks, fleet decisions, safety investigations and the commercial pressures shaping the industry, from major international carriers to regional operators.
Incidents
A stolen Cessna 172 prompted the Hungarian military to scramble two Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets after the aircraft flew towards…
Incidents
A dramatic low-level flypast by two Airlink Embraer E195 & E190 aircraft before the Springboks’ Test at DHL Stadium has sparked widespread…
Airports
Six employees working at Frankfurt Airport have been infected with malaria tropica, a potentially life-threatening tropical disease. Two of them have died,…
Airlines
United Airlines will launch flights to 10 new international destinations across Europe and Asia from spring 2027, marking the most ambitious network…
Business & Operations
South African Airways’ latest executive reshuffle has revived concerns over the airline’s ability to maintain consistent leadership as it continues rebuilding its…
Fleet Updates
Qantas is bringing forward the retirement of its Airbus A380 fleet. The Australian airline plans to begin gradually phasing out its ten…
Business & Operations
Qatar Airways has completed Starlink installations across its Boeing 787-8 fleet, bringing its total number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150.
Incidents
A Swiss Boeing 777 diverted to the Azores after crew detected an unexplained odour in the cabin during a transatlantic flight. The…
Civil Aviation
Airlink will launch a new direct Gqeberha–Mbombela route on 16 November 2026, becoming the only scheduled non-stop air service between the Eastern…