Airlines
A corrosion-protection defect affecting around 500 Airbus A321neos has prompted a supplier investigation and additional repair work. Airbus says the aircraft can…
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 Lufthansa Airbus A321 had to divert to Lyon after a passenger’s power bank caught fire during a flight from Frankfurt to…
Airports
Heathrow’s long-awaited third runway has been delayed by at least five years, with the airport’s £49 billion expansion now expected to be…
Airlines
American Airlines and STARLUX Airlines are expanding their partnership with a new codeshare agreement, linking STARLUX’s trans-Pacific network with American’s extensive North…
Airlines
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a landmark order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with 100 firm orders and options for…
Airlines
Spirit Airlines has sold the final 27 aircraft it owned in a $668 million court-approved deal, bringing its owned fleet to an…
Airlines
Austrian Airlines has sold its final three Boeing 767s for parts recovery. Passenger operations are expected to end in late 2026 as…
Airports
A damaged backup fiber-optic cable combined with a primary communication failure at Philadelphia TRACON, disrupting thousands of flights across the U.S. East…
Business & Operations
Iran is seeking to maintain its international air services despite new US sanctions targeting its airlines. Washington is putting pressure on foreign…
Airlines
The World Airline Awards are among the aviation industry’s most closely followed annual accolades, recognizing airlines for their service quality, passenger experience,…