AviationNews – Airbus Helicopters has officially deployed its U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system into operational service over the Baltic Sea to perform long-endurance maritime surveillance...
On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s episode, a drone laden with explosives is found on the ramp in Leipzig and a DHL 757 strikes something on approach to the airport. The NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash of a Beech King Air in New Mexico leads to popular press reporting that misses the mark. TCAS proves its worth once again as it helps prevent a mid-air collision in Tokyo. And the FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX after nearly a decade. Helpful links for this week’s episode * An overview of the RISE program * DHL 757 flight path * NTSB Preliminary report on the crash of N249CP * FAA statement on 737-7 MAX certification * Norse statement on IndiGo agreement * National Airlines 777 flight from Prestwick to Melbourne * Airbus A350F ground vibration testing Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar247 AugAzorra has acquired an Airbus A330-200 (MSN 1161) from TrueNoord, marking the latest addition to its wide-body portfolio. The aircraft is currently on lease to Maldivian Airlines, the flag carrier of the Maldives, adding a new airline customer and operating jurisdiction to the company’s global portfolio. The transaction builds on Azorra’s expansion into wide-body aircraft […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm7 Aug
In July 2026, Airbus lost some of the momentum it had recently been building on commercial aircraft deliveries,…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux7 Aug
The Dreamliner's engine chevrons turned out not to be enduring innovations with Boeing now moving on and Airbus skipping them.
Fourteen VIP A321neos will rotate seasons with ad hoc charters while delivering extra baggage space for team gear.
Acquisition expands lessor's limited widebody portfolio beyond its traditional focus on regional aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier6 Aug
Airbus pushed the boundaries with its A380, but airlines failed to find the same enthusiasm.
Welcome to another special Simple Flying episode based on our time at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026! In this video we have our correspondent Alejandro taking a very brief look at the Airbus A400M.
The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros6 Aug
An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Lufthansa Technik will test approximately 70 transparent film patches measuring 20 × 20 centimeters each on the short-haul aircraft with registration D-ABGK together with its development partner Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) through February 2027. These material samples are attached to selected areas on the sides of the fuselage as well as on the inside and outside of the engine cowlings. Their performance will be analyzed over the next few months during regular flight operations between Munich and Hamburg and is expected to provide insights for the further development of the AeroSHARK technology. The long-term goal is to tap into additional efficiency potential in flight operations through the broader use of AeroSHARK, thereby contributing to greater sustainability in air travel.
The US is a key market for the A380, but no US airlines have ever operated the superjumbo.
Airbus is moving ahead with plans for an updated A220.
The Airbus A318, also known as the “Baby Bus,” is the smallest aircraft in the Airbus A320 family. It was also the least numerous variant in the family, with 81 orders placed between 1998 and 2013. Currently, only one commercial airline operates the Airbus A318; it is primarily used by governments or private aviation companies. […]
Flightradar24 Blog•Sebastián Polito5 AugAir France will expand its Caribbean Regional Network with the launch of a new nonstop service between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Panama City, starting 11 December 2026. The seasonal route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, until 5 March 2027, using an Airbus A320 configured with 170 seats in Business and Economy Class. Return […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 AugAviationNews – Airbus has officially reaffirmed its operational target to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft in 2026. The European planemaker is accelerating production across its...
Will Boeing's 777X face the same airport restrictions as the Airbus A380? Here's how folding wingtips let it avoid costly infrastructure limits.
AviationNews – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for nine additional A350-1000 aircraft, alongside purchase rights for five more, to...
Airbus has stated that the technical issues that grounded many A220s have now "largely been resolved," and that affected aircraft should be in the air before year-end. It’s said that the Pratt & Whitney engine problems are currently affecting just 3% of the global fleet of aircraft, with these planes still out of service.
BA will only fly the type on four routes in the upcoming winter, but that's not surprising. Find out more here!