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NewsFrontier to return and defer dozens of A320neo-family jets
Frontier Group has reached preliminary deals to defer delivery of 69 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft from the manufacturer and to return 24 aircraft early to lessor AerCap.
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NewsStabilised Finnair shifts to strategy implementation after ‘strong’ end to 2025
Finnair recorded a “strong” fourth quarter of 2025 and has achieved what it calls a “stable financial position”, positioning the business to roll out the refreshed strategy it unveiled in November
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NewsVista returns to Bombardier with Challenger 3500 order worth up to $5bn
Leading business aviation group Vista has placed an order for up to 160 Bombardier Challenger 3500 super-midsize jets in a deal that could be worth almost $5 billion at current list prices.
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NewsAirAsia X launches Middle East hub with return to London
AirAsia X has confirmed that it has chosen Bahrain as the Middle Eastern hub that will enable it to expand services into Europe and Africa, including daily flights to London Gatwick from mid-2026.
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NewsIl-114-300 arrives at Yakutsk airport for extreme-weather testing
United Aircraft is conducting ground-testing of the Ilyushin Il-114-300 at Yakutsk airport to assess operational capabilities in extreme conditions. The test are taking place in mid-February when the temperature at the Siberian airport is typically minus 35-45°C. Ilyushin specialists are seeking the “lowest possible” temperatures for the tests, says United ...
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NewsGazprom Neft undertakes ground-based engine tests with sustainable fuel
Russian oil refining firm Gazprom Neft has undertaken rig testing for a product it claims will be the county’s first sustainable aviation fuel. The low-carbon fuel is based on synthesis of renewable organic material including waste frying oil and animal fats. Gazprom Neft says the fuel has been tested on ...
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NewsSheremetyevo vows to restore Domodedovo profitability after signing acquisition deal
Moscow Sheremetyevo airport’s operator is vowing to restore the Russian capital’s Domodedovo airport to profitability after signing an acquisition agreement for the hub. Domodedovo was auctioned on 29 January after being taken over by the Russian government. Sheremetyevo’s operator – represented by subsidiary Perspektiva and in collaboration with bank PSB ...
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NewsUSMC selects GA-ASI YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR assessment work
The US Marine Corps will use the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A uncrewed aircraft to help with the development of future air operations.
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NewsMitchell Institute calls for doubled B-21 fleet amid China concerns
A US Air Force-associated think tank is calling for a vastly expanded fighter and bomber fleet, warning that current force levels are insufficient to deny Chinese military sanctuaries in a potential conflict over Taiwan.
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NewsL3Harris details RE-3A upgrade activity for Royal Saudi Air Force
L3Harris is using the third biennial World Defense Show to underscore its decades-old presence in Saudi Arabia, as work continues to upgrade Riyadh’s most sophisticated airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
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NewsSomalian Fokker 50 badly damaged after overrunning onto Mogadishu beach
Somalia’s civil aviation regulator states that all those on board a Fokker 50 have survived after the aircraft was badly damaged in an overrun at Mogadishu. The turboprop was carrying 55 people, says the Somali Civil Aviation Authority. It overran the end of runway 23 at around 13:17 on 10 ...
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NewsHorizon Aircraft maintains momentum towards Cavorite X7 first flight with key supplier picks
Horizon Aircraft has added two key suppliers for its Cavorite X7 prototype, signing up Rampf Composite Solutions and North Aircraft Industries to build the fuselage and wing, respectively, for the hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. But while the firm is focused on the main VTOL configuration, the Canadian ...
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NewsFormer Sunwing president takes over at Flair
Former Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado has become the new chief executive of Flair Airlines following the departure of Maciej Wilk.
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NewsBoeing begins 2026 on high note as 107-order total marks strongest January sales since 2012
Boeing secured 107 aircraft orders in January – its strongest start to the year since 2012 – including a landmark 787-10 deal from Delta Air Lines, while delivering 46 jets.
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NewsEASA to tailor flight-time limitation rules for air taxi and emergency medical operations
European safety regulators are seeking to develop flight-time limitations tailored to the specific requirements of air taxi and emergency medical service operations.
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NewsHarith buy-out ends ASL Aviation interest in South Africa’s FlySafair
An investment fund part-owned by the South African government is to acquire low-cost carrier FlySafair from its current shareholders, closing the chapter on a long-running row around foreign ownership of the airline.
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NewsUnions call for change at top of American Airlines
Unions representing pilots and cabin crew at American Airlines have called for changes at the top of the business in recent days, expressing concerns about many aspects of the US major’s performance and strategy.
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NewsSingapore air show achieves record trade attendance of 65,000
This year’s Singapore Airshow drew a record 65,000 trade visitors over four days, with major announcements including Singapore’s C-130H acquisition, Vietjet’s engine selection, and Boeing’s higher MTOW 787 delivery timeline.
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NewsRyanair to set up in-house engine MRO facilities as it extends CFM partnership
Ryanair is to establish its own in-house engine repair facilities, and is assessing around five potential sites with a view to opening the first of two shops by the end of 2028. Chief executive Michael O’Leary detailed the plan during a Paris briefing on 10 February, as the carrier renewed ...
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NewsRiyadh considering EX-standard upgrade for bulk of F-15 fleet, Boeing officials say
Saudi Arabia is eyeing further updates to its large fleet of F-15 combat aircraft, with Boeing seeing strong potential for new upgrades – or even an order for its “latest and greatest” EX-model version.