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First UK-built Britten-Norman Islander now 75% complete as delivery nears
News Britten-Norman Islander production
First UK-built Britten-Norman Islander now 75% complete as delivery nears
Aircraft manufacturing

June 9, 2026

Double-bubble: Electra unveils turbo-electric airliner concept designed for the 2050s
News Electra NASA AACES concept airliner
Double-bubble: Electra unveils turbo-electric airliner concept designed for the 2050s
Aircraft

June 9, 2026

Watch: Embraer projects E2 jet onto Christ the Redeemer ahead of IATA AGM
News Embraer projects E2 onto Christ the Redeemer in Rio
Watch: Embraer projects E2 jet onto Christ the Redeemer ahead of IATA AGM
Brazil

June 8, 2026

Riyadh Air moves first revenue flight forward as third 787 Dreamliner arrives
News Riyadh Air Boeing 787
Riyadh Air moves first revenue flight forward as third 787 Dreamliner arrives
Boeing 787

June 8, 2026

Take That become last-ever commercial passengers to arrive at Coventry Airport
Take That at Coventry Airport
Airport closure

June 8, 2026

Airline net zero hopes hit by another disappointing year for SAF production
Engine with sustainable aviation fuel SAF
Wizz Air adds Starlink WiFi in first for European ultra-low-cost airlines
Wizz air airbus a321
IFC

June 8, 2026

Airbus deploys tiny cabin robot to speed up A321XLR seat installation
Airbus CabinMarker robot
Airline profits shrink by half due to Middle East conflict and fuel price surge
Emirates Airbus A380
Why do cabin crew sit on their hands during takeoff and landing?
Cabin crew sitting on hands
EU261 reform deal nears as airlines face tougher rules on passenger claims
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Delta Air Lines

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Boeing 777

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News A United Airlines aircraft sits on the tarmac at an airport while numerous ground service vehicles and equipment are positioned on the ground level below, with airport infrastructure and a cloudy sky visible in the background.
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Why airlines overbook flights and how it is managed
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Why airlines use holding patterns and how they are designed
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News Chaise Longue aircraft seating concept
Aircraft interiors

May 3, 2026

How oil price rises influence your airline ticket price
News Woman passenger looking out of airport window with a phone
Airfares

May 3, 2026

Spirit Airlines ceases all flights as government bailout fails
News Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo
airline bankruptcy

May 3, 2026

Small jet, big reach: How Aer Lingus is crossing the Atlantic with the A321neo
News Aer Lingus A321neo
Aer Lingus

May 3, 2026

What are the pilots actually doing while the passengers are boarding?
News A pilot wearing a headset and white uniform shirt sits in an aircraft cockpit, operating flight controls with both hands while a tablet displaying flight information is visible nearby.
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African governments urged to prioritise aviation investment amid 19.2% rise in demand
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May 1, 2026

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Biman Bangladesh doubles fleet with $3.7bn Boeing 787 and 737 MAX order
News Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announce the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.
737 MAX

May 1, 2026

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