NEWSNov 13, 2026Lufthansa Extends Airbus A340-300 Operations as Boeing 777-9 Delays Push Deliveries to 2027Lufthansa retains its aging Airbus A340-300 fleet amid continued Boeing 777-9 delivery delays, now pushed to the second quarter of 2027.Read More →
NEWSNov 12, 2026Mexicana Adopts Embraer's AHEAD Predictive Maintenance for Growing E2 FleetMexicana will deploy Embraer's AHEAD predictive maintenance system across its E2 jets as the Mexican state carrier expands operations.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 11, 2026What Happens to Passengers When a Flight Is Diverted Over a Bomb ThreatMore than two dozen European flights faced bomb threats and diversions in November 2026. Find out what happens when a flight is diverted over a bomb threat, how airlines respond, and what passengers are entitled to under EU261, including compensation, refunds, meals, accommodation and rerouting.
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NEWSNov 10, 2026Emirates Will Receive Just 3 to 5 Boeing 777-9 Jets Next Year, But the Airline Will Take What It Can GetEmirates expects only a handful of Boeing 777-9 deliveries in 2027 after years of delays, but the carrier says any aircraft is better than none.Read More →
NEWSNov 09, 2026Airbus A350 Claims World's Longest Flight Record With 24-Hour Nonstop JourneyAirbus A350-1000ULR shatters Guinness World Record for longest commercial flight, covering over 18,000 miles in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise routes.Read More →
NEWSNov 04, 2026Avolon Commits to 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10s in Landmark Lessor OrderAvolon has finalized a commitment for 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, marking the largest MAX order ever placed by a leasing company.Read More →
NEWSNov 03, 2026FAA Orders Fuel Tank Inspections on 60 US Boeing 787s Over Lightning Ignition RiskThe FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 60 US-registered Boeing 787s to address a fuel tank ignition hazard tied to lightning strikes.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 27, 2026Catering to the Aircraft: What Crews Should Consider Before OrderingSuccessful private jet catering starts with clear communication between flight crews and catering providers. SkyDine, a private jet catering company, explains how galley limitations, refrigeration, packaging and service expectations should influence choices, and why establishing clear expectations from the beginning is essential to a smooth onboard experience.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSOct 27, 2026So Long, A340: One Last Flight on Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600When the bus doors opened on the Frankfurt apron, two four-engine Airbuses were waiting in the gray morning light. On the left was D-AIFF, the last A340-300 delivered new to Lufthansa. On the right was D-AIHZ, Lufthansa’s final A340-600, and the aircraft that would carry me to New York. Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 27, 2026Why Airbus Needs 323 Deliveries in Three Months to Hit Its 2026 TargetAirbus needs 323 aircraft deliveries in the final quarter of 2026 to hit its annual target of 870 jets. With supply chain shortages, A321neo quality issues, and a demanding year-end production schedule, can Airbus meet its delivery target while keeping airlines on track?Read More →
