NEWSJul 20, 2026SMBC Aviation Capital Places Major 100-Jet Order for Boeing 737 MAX FleetSMBC Aviation Capital commits to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing lessor confidence in the narrowbody platform amid sustained airline demand.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 19, 2026This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered MostFrom major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of July 12.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2026Air Elite FBO Network Grows Australian FootprintThe Air Elite by World Fuel Services network expands into Australia, welcoming ExecuJet facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to its global roster.Read More →
ROUTESJul 17, 2026Delta Returns to the Philippines With New Nonstop LAX to Manila Flights Starting March 2027Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila on March 28, 2027, marking its return to the Philippines market.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 16, 2026United Airlines Fires Flight Attendants for Missing Reserve Assignments, Sparking Union BacklashUnited Airlines is terminating flight attendants who fail to report for reserve duty, prompting sharp criticism from the AFA-CWA union.Read More →
NEWSJul 15, 2026Qatar Airways Sued Over Passenger Death Linked to Allergen Exposure on Doha FlightThe family of a passenger who died after suffering anaphylactic shock on a Qatar Airways flight has filed a lawsuit against the carrier.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 15, 2026FAA Urges Airlines to Preserve Cockpit Voice Recorder Data After IncidentsThe FAA issued new guidance asking aircraft operators to save cockpit voice recorder data after incidents and accidents to aid safety investigations.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026Emirates Completes 100th Widebody Cabin Retrofit in $5 Billion Overhaul, Adding Premium Economy FleetwideEmirates has refurbished 100 widebody aircraft under its $5 billion retrofit program, installing Premium Economy seats and upgrading cabins across its fleet.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 →
