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Fuel crisis forces Russian airlines to slash consumption by a third News Fuel crisis forces Russian airlines to slash consumption by a third Jet fuel June 25, 2026•4 min read TSA and Google Wallet bring touchless airport security to more travellers News TSA and Google Wallet bring touchless airport security to more travellers Airports June 25, 2026•3 min read Island hopping: Air Mauritius targets daily Gatwick flights as UK growth drive gathers pace News Island hopping: Air Mauritius targets daily Gatwick flights as UK growth drive gathers pace Africa June 24, 2026•5 min read Kazakhstan could see more EU flights after long-awaited aviation agreement News Kazakhstan could see more EU flights after long-awaited aviation agreement Air Astana Group June 24, 2026•4 min read Russia’s fully domestic MC-21 clears key range and take-off performance checks Russia’s fully domestic MC-21 clears key range and take-off performance… mc-21 June 24, 2026•5 min read Airbus A380 wing cracks trigger emergency EASA inspection order Airbus A380 wing cracks trigger emergency EASA inspection order Airbus A380 June 23, 2026•6 min read Passengers say they want greener flights, but airlines still struggle to sell SAF Passengers say they want greener flights, but airlines still struggle… Decarbonisation June 23, 2026•9 min read AURA AERO acquires VoltAero assets including Cassio hybrid-electric demonstrator AURA AERO acquires VoltAero assets including Cassio hybrid-electric demonstrator AURA AERO June 23, 2026•6 min read USC Aero wants to give Lufthansa’s retired Airbus A340-600s a second life USC Aero wants to give Lufthansa’s retired Airbus A340-600s a… ACMI June 23, 2026•5 min read Southwest Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped aircraft is now in service Southwest Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped aircraft is now in service IFC June 23, 2026•4 min read Turkish Airlines returns to premium economy after a decade-long absence Turkish Airlines returns to premium economy after a decade-long absence Airbus A350 June 23, 2026•4 min read Latest African airlines sound the alarm as jet fuel supplies tighten News African airlines sound the alarm as jet fuel supplies tighten Aaron Munetsi April 30, 2026•4 min read UK Government confirms largest-ever presence at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 News UK Government confirms largest-ever presence at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 Farnborough International Airshow April 30, 2026•3 min read Boeing 737 MAX 10 moves closer to certification with new brake tests News Boeing 737 MAX 10 moves closer to certification with new brake tests 737-10 April 30, 2026•3 min read Starlink airlines have a speed advantage, Ookla data shows News Starlink airlines have a speed advantage, Ookla data shows IFE April 30, 2026•5 min read Icelandair considers accelerating Boeing 757 retirement plans amid ongoing fuel price hikes News Icelandair considers accelerating Boeing 757 retirement plans amid ongoing fuel price hikes Airbus A321LR April 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reached 13-year high in first quarter of 2026 according to new report News New commercial aircraft orders reached 13-year high in first quarter of 2026 according to new report Airbus News April 29, 2026•4 min read Alaska Airlines makes its 1st-ever transatlantic flight to Italy News Alaska Airlines makes its 1st-ever transatlantic flight to Italy Alaska Airlines April 29, 2026•5 min read Copa Airlines orders 60 Boeing 737 MAX worth $13.5 billion to double its fleet size News Copa Airlines orders 60 Boeing 737 MAX worth $13.5 billion to double its fleet size Boeing 737 Max April 29, 2026•5 min read FedEx to return MD-11 freighters to service as FAA reviews fix after fatal crash News FedEx to return MD-11 freighters to service as FAA reviews fix after fatal crash Boeing News and Analysis April 28, 2026•4 min read UK wet-lease carrier Ascend Airways collapses blaming high jet fuel prices and lack of forward business News UK wet-lease carrier Ascend Airways collapses blaming high jet fuel prices and lack of forward business ACMI April 28, 2026•5 min read Boeing sees Chinese airlines turn to secondary cities in next phase of growth News Boeing sees Chinese airlines turn to secondary cities in next phase of growth Boeing News and Analysis April 28, 2026•3 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
