1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (509+ words) Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine additional A350-1000 widebody aircraft, reinforcing its long-term fleet expansion strategy and commitment to strengthening international operations. The agreement was announced at the Farnborough Air…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (207+ words) The daily brief for frequent flyers Farnborough Air Show 2026 concluded with minimal aircraft orders and quiet chalet activity. Joby and Virgin Atlantic announced electric air taxi plans for the UK. Emirates debuted Safran’s U-DREAM headrest in economy class. Jul 25 · 9:40 PM…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (121+ words) The daily brief for frequent flyers In 2012, Airbus found wing rib cracks on nearly half its A380 fleet. The issue stemmed from material mismatch between aluminum and composite parts. Airbus redesigned components using proven aluminum brackets, avoiding fleet grounding while retrofitting…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago   (318+ words) KAMPALA — Uganda’s aviation sector is poised for significant growth following plans by Uganda Airlines to acquire 10 new Boeing aircraft, a move expected to create dozens of highly skilled jobs and expand opportunities for young people seeking careers in aviation. Industry…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago   (876+ words) Home - Business - A new high-density Airbus A220 enters service in 2027: the redesign that squeezes in more seats Airbus is preparing the most important practical update yet for its smallest commercial jet. The A220 is gaining a new Airspace cabin with larger, lighter…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (387+ words) The fleet comprises a 5-seater Bell 505 for patient transportation and two Robinson R66 helicopters for passenger services, according to Air Commodore (retd) Md Mamunur Rashid, chief executive officer of Akij Aviation. Rather than operating on fixed routes, the company will provide…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (302+ words) Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new passenger jets by 2045 as global aviation market grows despite challenges Antonio Da Costa, Airbus’ Head of Market Analysis, said that nearly half of these deliveries will replace existing aircraft, while the rest will support fleet…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago   (267+ words) The Airbus A350-1000ULR has hit a major milestone in its development with a spectacular test flight that took it to Australia for the first time. The aircraft flew non-stop from Toulouse to Melbourne, covering nearly 17,000 kilometres in just over 19 hours. The…...

14+ hour, 1+ min ago   (335+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Airbus has launched a new flight-test campaign to evaluate high-span wings designed for its next generation of single-aisle aircraft, marking a fresh phase of its Wing of Tomorrow research and technology program as per an announcement…...

17+ hour, 50+ min ago   (194+ words) Saturday July 25, 2026 Akij Aviation Limited, a concern of Akij Group, has entered the aviation business by launching commercial helicopter services for corporate and business travel, tourism, industrial operations, private journeys and medical transport. The company said the service would offer…...