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By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neos, a commitment that will grow its fleet of the type to 189 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Senior Plc enters new acquisition talks after rejecting multiple cash offers, while postponing its $54 million share buyback program amid ongoing negotiations.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Victoria Moores
Brazilian carrier Azul estimates it is saving millions a week through the use of artificial intelligence.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Paris airports face strategy shifts as Air France moves to CDG, while expansion plans spark noise, pollution and climate concerns among local officials.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
FAA orders urgent inspections of Boeing 757 scimitar winglets after reports of cracks, affecting 156 U.S.-registered aircraft. EASA adopted the directive.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Caliphate Air, based in the state of Sokoto, looks to finalize its air operator certificate from Nigerian authorities and aims to start flights this summer.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
GKN Aerospace sees 8% revenue growth to $4.8 billion, driven by OEM ramp-ups, aftermarket expansion and new facilities in Malaysia and San Diego.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
A Thales executive says fast adoption of low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations is transforming inflight connectivity.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
With Japan sidelined, Southeast Asia has emerged as the primary beneficiary of Chinese outbound travel during the latest Lunar New Year holiday period.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
Rolls-Royce's aftermarket growth offsets delivery dip, with rising shop visits, expanded MRO capacity and strong widebody engine performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Ohakea air base gains 24/7 ATC, boosting New Zealand's alternate airport capacity and supporting full passenger and freight loads for long-haul flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Without dismissing potential for further industry consolidation, airline founder David Neeleman says he does not see a transaction in the cards for Breeze Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia is on course to make major progress on its fleet renewal, with the carrier and its regional subsidiary set to receive nine more aircraft through June.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
International Airlines Group has reported a rise in full-year profit in 2025 and pointed to positive trends for 2026, including on North Atlantic routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Tariffs, shutdowns and airspace scares are keeping U.S. airlines on edge, but Delta and United still project strong earnings for 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
Flight Friday highlights the engines that power the vast majority of narrowbody flights: the CFM56 and Leap, the IAE V2500, and the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Avelo Airlines delays its Embraer E195-E2 deliveries to 2028, restructures its network and focuses on efficient Boeing 737-800s while expanding crew bases.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and CFM remain on track to have an NTSB-recommended modification finalized that will address concerns with the Leap-1B load reduction device safety system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce unveils the UltraFan 30 engine concept for next-gen single-aisle aircraft, targeting 20% fuel efficiency and advanced aerodynamics by late 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Airbus grows services sales by 10%, driven by life cycle solutions, spare parts, and expansion through acquisitions such as Unical Aviation via Satair
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Honeywell’s methanol-to-jet tech powers e-SAF production for Verso Energy’s plants in Europe and the U.S., advancing sustainable aviation fuel innovation.
Emerging Technologies

By Kurt Hofmann
FACC reported growing revenue, efficiency boosts, expanding production in Croatia, and making supply chain improvements in India and China.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
BEA stresses strict radio phraseology to prevent near-miss incidents, after a Hop E190 aircraft separation incident near Marseille Provence Airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation