NEWSJul 16, 2026Brussels Airlines Names ITA Airways Executive Lorenza Maggio as New CEOBrussels Airlines has appointed Lorenza Maggio, currently Chief Commercial Officer at ITA Airways, as its new CEO effective January 2026. She will take over from Dorothea von Boxberg, who has led Brussels Airlines since 2023 and is moving on to a new role within the Lufthansa Group.Read More →
NEWSJul 15, 2026Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Signal End to A220 Engine Crisis by Year-EndAirbus and Pratt & Whitney say the A220's persistent GTF engine reliability issues will be resolved by the end of 2025, easing pressure on operators.Read More →
ROUTESJul 15, 2026Air Tanzania Targets U.S. Routes Pending Fleet Expansion PlansAir Tanzania plans to launch U.S. flights once it grows its fleet, with New York and Atlanta among the destinations under consideration.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026United Airlines Rolls Out New Economy Plus Perk on European Flights With Blocked Middle SeatsUnited Airlines is testing a new Economy Plus option on transatlantic flights that blocks the adjacent middle seat, offering more space without business class prices.Read More →
ROUTESJul 14, 2026Rutaca Eyes US Charter Flights as Venezuelan Carrier Seeks New MarketsVenezuelan airline Rutaca is pursuing US charter operations as it looks to expand beyond its domestic network amid shifting industry conditions.Read More →
ROUTESJul 13, 2026Cathay Pacific Expands Ultra-Long-Haul Network With 11 New Airbus A350 RoutesCathay Pacific rolls out 11 ultra-long-haul A350 routes from Hong Kong, including flights up to 17 hours to destinations across four continents.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2026Gulfstream Demonstrates Sharp Contrail Emissions Cuts Using 100% Sustainable Fuel at 50,000 FeetGulfstream's high-altitude flight tests with 100% sustainable aviation fuel show significant reductions in contrail-forming emissions, marking a milestone for business aviation.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 13, 2026South America’s Business Capitals are Closer Than Ever, Thanks to Private AviationAs regional business activity becomes increasingly interconnected, executives are discovering that
business aviation is no longer about luxury. It is about making faster decisions, reaching more markets in
less time, and creating opportunities that scheduled airlines simply cannot support.Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2026Intercepted By NATO: Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Jet Bound for London Intercepted After Radio Blackout Over RomaniaA Cathay Pacific A350 carrying up to 334 passengers was escorted by NATO fighter jets after losing radio contact over Romanian airspace.Read More →
NEWSJul 10, 2026Airbus Workers in Spain Launch Nationwide Strike Over Working ConditionsAirbus employees across Spain walked off the job this week, protesting working conditions and raising concerns about potential aircraft delivery delays.Read More →
