Air India has announced a fleet modernization strategy, opting to retrofit 13 legacy Airbus A321 aircraft instead of retiring them due to ongoing global supply chain challenges. This decision aims to enhance operational efficiency and maintain competitiveness. The retrofitting will …
Airbus has alerted airlines, including Air Lease Corp, about significant aircraft delivery delays extending into 2027 and 2028 due to ongoing supply chain disruptions post-COVID-19. Key issues include shortages of engines and structural components, complicating fleet planning for airlines. In …
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has ordered 20 Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft to enhance its international operations and support ambitious expansion plans over the next decade. The deal, signed in Hanoi on May 26, 2025, involved Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi …
Kuwait Airways has received its first Airbus A321neo, marking a key step in its fleet modernization. This aircraft, part of a nine-plane order, enhances operational capabilities and passenger experience on regional and medium-haul routes. With a capacity of 166 seats, …
On May 6, 2025, two United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft collided while taxiing at San Francisco International Airport. United Flight UA877, heading to Hong Kong, and UA863, bound for Sydney, experienced wingtip damage during the incident around 12:35 AM. Fortunately, …
Qatar Airways is set to announce a landmark order for around 100 Boeing widebody aircraft, with options for an additional 100, during President Trump’s Middle East tour on May 13, 2025. This order, primarily for the Boeing 777X and 787 …
An IndiGo Airlines ATR turboprop aircraft encountered a rare incident of engine flameouts during a flight from Jaipur to Chandigarh on Friday morning, amid heavy rainfall. Both engines briefly extinguished in sequence but successfully restarted automatically, allowing for a safe …
President Trump is advocating for an interim Air Force One solution due to delays by Boeing in delivering new 747-8 jets, now projected for 2035. To address this, L3Harris is retrofitting a 13-year-old Boeing 747-8 to serve as a temporary …
On April 28, 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced it will implement AeroSHARK riblet technology on its Boeing 777-300ER fleet to enhance sustainability. Developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, AeroSHARK mimics shark skin to optimize airflow, leading to significant fuel …
Airbus marks 20 years since the inaugural flight of the A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, which took off on April 27, 2005. The A380 has reshaped air travel, favored by major airlines like Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Known for …
