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Farnborough Air Show 2026 sees sparse orders
1+ hour, 13+ 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…...
Airbus fixed A380 wing cracks without grounding fleet
1+ hour, 13+ 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…...
UAE Carriers Expand Home Check-In and Doorstep Baggage Services
2+ hour ago (356+ words) Emirates, Etihad, and flydubai are introducing home and hotel check-in services, shifting baggage tags and check-in processing away from airports. Middle Eastern carriers are expanding home check-in services in the UAE to shift boarding procedures away from crowded airport terminals....
Dubai International Airport Busiest Internationally in July 2026
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (288+ words) Dubai International Airport recorded 4.35 million international seats in July 2026, leading global aviation connectivity and passenger numbers. Recent aviation tracking metrics indicate that Dubai International Airport capacity surpassed all other global gateways to lead scheduled international passenger operations in July 2026. The…...
Airlines need 42,060 new jets within the next 20 years
5+ hour, 59+ 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…...
In a first, IATA board picks Swiss Pakistani woman as new director-general
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (381+ words) KARACHI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Swiss Pakistani Saadia Zahidi to the position of its director-general by IATA’s Board of Directors, the global aviation body said this week. The IATA, which represents over 370 airlines…...
United Airlines Can Take New Boeing 777X Jets Left by Emirates
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (768+ words) FARNBOROUGH- Emirates (EK) has refused to accept the first batch of Boeing 777-9 airframes built for the airline, arguing that the parked jets would need too much rework to meet its delivery standards. The Dubai (DXB) based carrier is the largest…...
Emirates introduces U-Dream Headrest to elevate Economy Class comfort across its fleet
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (310+ words) Cabin Design & Interiors | Up in the Air // Jul 2026 The U-Dream is a multi-way adjustable headrest designed to provide full neck and head support during sleep or relaxation, which will be incorporated onto Emirates Economy Class seats across all Emirates A350s and…...
Emirates' Clark uses Farnborough to air industry frustrations over jets, engines - AOL
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (357+ words) By Joanna Plucinska and Maria Rugamer FARNBOROUGH, July 21 (Reuters) - Emirates expects Boeing's 777-9 aircraft to be delivered in the second quarter of next year, the airline's President Tim Clark told journalists on Tuesday at one of the world's largest aerospace events,…...
4.35 million seats: Dubai Airport is No. 1 in the world this July
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (441+ words) International seat capacity jumps 18% year on year, cementing Dubai's aviation lead Dubai International Airport has topped global rankings for scheduled international seat capacity in July 2026, reinforcing its position at the centre of long-haul travel demand as traffic continues to recover…...