26+ min ago   (368+ words) A Nigerian delegation completed a predelivery inspection at Airbus’ Mirabel facility. Nigerian carrier Ibom Air is set to take delivery of its third new Airbus A220-300 after a delegation led by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno completed a predelivery inspection…...

54+ min ago   (413+ words) 654 Published Articles 1369 Edited Articles 1238 Published Articles 1821 Edited Articles American Airlines has shared a fleet update that should please its flyers. The carrier is launching an initiative to install seatback entertainment monitors across a majority of its narrow-body fleet, add more…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (188+ words) Emirates is purchasing end-of-life Airbus A380s from other airlines to dismantle for spare components. With no new A380s available and parts scarce, stripping retired aircraft is cheaper than buying new. This strategy supports its aging fleet through 2040. Aug 18 · 1:00 AM · 1 min Emirates operates…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (342+ words) By Bradley Wint - Aug 18, 2026 - Almost 10 years later, American Airlines has backtracked on its decision, announcing that it will once again install seatback displays across its fleet of narrowbody aircraft. Way back in January 2017 when American went into full penny-pinching mode,…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (177+ words) The company currently manages more than 20 aircraft across multiple business aviation segments. Albinati Aeronautics added an Embraer Praetor 600 and a Gulfstream G500 to its managed fleet in June 2026. The Praetor 600 is the first Embraer aircraft managed by Albinati, introducing a new…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (288+ words) American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will install seatback entertainment screens across its entire narrowbody fleet, bringing its offering more in line with competitors United and Delta. The announcement came alongside news that American will add more premium seats on…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (131+ words) Lufthansa Group carrier says it will transfer the A220s to its Zurich base, with the aircraft type remaining an “integral part” of its long-term fleet. Kerry Reals is European Airlines Editor at FlightGlobal. She re-joined the company in May 2026 after 13 years…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago   (196+ words) Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire has secured £14m in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation, supply chain, and manufacturing of its sustainable aircraft propulsion systems. “This financing is about turning proven hybrid-electric performance into certified products and scaled operations,” said Kevin…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (222+ words) PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Airbus has tentatively set the first flight of its delayed A350F freighter for the ​third week of September as it ‌tries to loosen Boeing’s grip on airborne trade, industry sources said on Tuesday. The schedule, which could slip…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (442+ words) August 18, 2026 · Today AirAsia Group plans to cut third-quarter capacity by 20% to 25% from a year earlier to safeguard profitability before gradually rebuilding capacity in the fourth quarter. KUALA LUMPUR - AirAsia Group will cut third-quarter capacity by 20% to 25% year on year after…...