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SAS places an order for up to 40 Airbus A330s to more than double its long-haul capacity News SAS places an order for up to 40 Airbus A330s to more than double its long-haul capacity SAS Scandinavian Airlin… June 30, 2026•3 min read Commercial aircraft deliveries in May reach record high despite supply chain pressure News Commercial aircraft deliveries in May reach record high despite supply chain pressure 2026 June 30, 2026•3 min read VietJet applies to launch new Australian-based low-cost carrier using Boeing 737 MAXs News VietJet applies to launch new Australian-based low-cost carrier using Boeing 737 MAXs Australia June 30, 2026•4 min read Vueling’s A320 shark skin plans advance as IAG backs MAKO News Vueling’s A320 shark skin plans advance as IAG backs MAKO Vueling June 30, 2026•4 min read One in five aircraft at Russia’s biggest airlines are grounded as sanctions bite One in five aircraft at Russia’s biggest airlines are grounded… Aeroflot June 29, 2026•3 min read COMAC’s C909 now operates 70% of China’s regional jet routes after a decade of service COMAC’s C909 now operates 70% of China’s regional jet routes… China June 29, 2026•5 min read Airlines lose $6.3 billion a year to mishandled baggage despite improvement: SITA Airlines lose $6.3 billion a year to mishandled baggage despite… Baggage Handling June 29, 2026•4 min read BETA Technologies begins demonstration flights of its CX300 ALIA aircraft in Hawaii BETA Technologies begins demonstration flights of its CX300 ALIA aircraft… ALIA June 29, 2026•5 min read Africa’s connectivity gap is widening, but so is the opportunity for airlines across the continent Africa’s connectivity gap is widening, but so is the opportunity… Africa June 29, 2026•5 min read KLM’s Boeing exit forces early replacement of the Dutch government’s 8-year-old €89 million 737 BBJ KLM’s Boeing exit forces early replacement of the Dutch government’s… boeing June 29, 2026•3 min read Airbus secures multi-billion-dollar order for 25 A330neos from China Eastern Airlines Airbus secures multi-billion-dollar order for 25 A330neos from China Eastern… Airbus June 29, 2026•3 min read Latest AirAsia wants to launch the A220-500 – but will Airbus commit to build it? News AirAsia wants to launch the A220-500 – but will Airbus commit to build it? A220 May 7, 2026•5 min read The only way is Essex: London Southend Airport grows most in the UK with 161% passenger surge News The only way is Essex: London Southend Airport grows most in the UK with 161% passenger surge Air Transport May 7, 2026•5 min read Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 could fly as Trump’s Air Force One by 4 July News Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 could fly as Trump’s Air Force One by 4 July Air Force One May 7, 2026•2 min read JetBlue, Delta and Southwest Top JD Power Airline Rankings News JetBlue, Delta and Southwest Top JD Power Airline Rankings Delta May 7, 2026•5 min read Best SeatGuru alternatives: How to find the best seats on any flight News Best SeatGuru alternatives: How to find the best seats on any flight Aircraft interiors May 7, 2026•7 min read AirAsia orders 150 A220s and would buy another 150 if Airbus makes the A220-500 News AirAsia orders 150 A220s and would buy another 150 if Airbus makes the A220-500 AirAsia May 6, 2026•4 min read Last orders: Ryanair boss calls for drinking ban ahead of morning flights News Last orders: Ryanair boss calls for drinking ban ahead of morning flights Airports May 6, 2026•3 min read Manchester Airport tops UK delay rankings as average departure times lag News Manchester Airport tops UK delay rankings as average departure times lag Air Transport May 6, 2026•3 min read Are UK summer holidays at risk? 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Flight data shows airlines are holding steady Cirium May 6, 2026•3 min read Lufthansa narrows losses as it prepares to absorb €1.7bn fuel cost increase News Lufthansa narrows losses as it prepares to absorb €1.7bn fuel cost increase Eurowings May 6, 2026•4 min read Ryanair route cuts: All the airports and bases being abandoned in 2026 News Ryanair route cuts: All the airports and bases being abandoned in 2026 France May 6, 2026•7 min read Aeroberm moves from concept to commercial as Skyportz targets eVTOL infrastructure gap News Aeroberm moves from concept to commercial as Skyportz targets eVTOL infrastructure gap AAM May 6, 2026•4 min read Air Astana benefits from airspace disruption, but nonstop 787 US flights are blocked News Air Astana benefits from airspace disruption, but nonstop 787 US flights are blocked Air Astana May 5, 2026•7 min read Spirit Airlines is no more: Here’s what passengers should do now News Spirit Airlines is no more: Here’s what passengers should do now airline bankruptcy May 5, 2026•9 min read Delta Air Lines cuts free drinks and food on hundreds of flights to counter rising fuel prices News Delta Air Lines cuts free drinks and food on hundreds of flights to counter rising fuel prices Delta Air Lines May 5, 2026•5 min read Why British Airways is offering pilots $100,000 a year not to fly its aircraft News Why British Airways is offering pilots $100,000 a year not to fly its aircraft Boeing 777 May 5, 2026•5 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe Related Topics Air Transport Airlines and Business Defence Innovation and Technology Private Rotocraft Space Sustainability