2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (191+ words) Knight Aerospace has completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the aeromedical evacuation system being developed for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium fleet, the Texas-based company announced on April 6, 2026." The system supports a range of in-flight medical care scenarios,…...

42+ min ago  (583+ words) South Korea's newest regional carrier, Sum Air, has ordered four ATR 72-600 aircraft with options for four more, with delivery expected in 2028. Sum Air's order with French aircraft manufacturer ATR signals ambitious growth plans just weeks after launching commercial operations. The…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago  (420+ words) Daher has been awarded two new logistics contracts by Safran, covering operations in Germany and France, with activities Daher wins new Safran logistics and MRO contracts Daher has been awarded two new logistics contracts by Safran, covering operations in Germany…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (311+ words) African charter service provider Air Bonanza Express has leased two IL-76 freighters and one Boeing 757-200 freighter. Air Bonanza, based at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), said the three cargo aircraft will be used for intra-Africa and Africa-Asia flights. "One IL-76 is being dedicated…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (191+ words) By Hadeel Al Sayegh April 9 (Reuters) " Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Blackstone Credit and Insurance have agreed to "launch a joint aircraft leasing "investment programme targeting annual deployment of approximately $1. 6 billion, the companies said on Thursday. The programme, branded Equator, will…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago  (133+ words) Nothing makes sense in OU! Yes, ETF would need to build out a fleet for this make sense, and not all of them should be operated exclusively for OU. Will that happen? Who knows. Why representing yourself as a single…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (370+ words) India's largest airline Indi Go is preparing for global expansion, but its incoming CEO Willie Walsh has raised concerns about a key gap. According to Mint, Walsh called India's limited number of wide-body aircraft a "scandal, pointing to weak long-haul…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (105+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 fuel efficiency gains intensify pressure on carriers clinging to aging fleets What percentage of fuel savings do modern widebody aircraft achieve? The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 deliver approximately 20% fuel…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (264+ words) Mammoth Freighters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 777-200 LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), clearing the aircraft for commercial service and marking a major milestone in the company's widebody freighter conversion programme. The FAA approval validates…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (264+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 adoption accelerates amid pressure to achieve net-zero aviation targets and offset rising jet fuel expenses For an industry where fuel typically represents around one-quarter of total operating expenses, this…...