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INFORMATIONAL Sep 13, 2026 Concorde's Droop-Nose Mechanism: Why It Existed and How It Worked Concorde's iconic droop-nose mechanism explained. Read More →
NEWS Sep 08, 2026 Air Cairo Places Landmark Order for 15 Airbus A320neo Jets at El Alamein Airshow Air Cairo signs its first direct purchase agreement with Airbus for 15 A320neo aircraft, backing an ambitious plan to grow its fleet to 130 jets by 2034. Read More →
NEWS Sep 08, 2026 Boeing Orders Cool in August as Deliveries Slip on Weaker 787 Handovers Boeing reported slower order activity and a modest decline in aircraft deliveries during August, with 787 Dreamliner handovers falling from July levels. Read More →
NEWS Sep 02, 2026 Boeing Overtakes Airbus in August Deliveries, Ending a Streak Dating Back to 2019 Boeing outproduced Airbus in August 2024 for the first time in nearly six years, signaling a potential shift in the commercial aviation duopoly. Read More →
NEWS Jul 23, 2026 The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even Farther After thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders. Read More →
NEWS Jul 20, 2026 Philippine Airlines Orders Up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Major Fleet Expansion Philippine Airlines commits to purchasing up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a major fleet expansion for the flag carrier's long-haul operations. Read More →
NEWS Jul 20, 2026 SMBC Aviation Capital Places Major 100-Jet Order for Boeing 737 MAX Fleet SMBC Aviation Capital commits to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing lessor confidence in the narrowbody platform amid sustained airline demand. Read More →
NEWS Jul 20, 2026 Riyadh Air Commits to 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 6 Airbus A350-1000 Riyadh Air firms up an order for 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the 787-10 variant, expanding its widebody fleet ahead of launch. Read More →
NEWS Jul 15, 2026 FAA Urges Airlines to Preserve Cockpit Voice Recorder Data After Incidents The FAA issued new guidance asking aircraft operators to save cockpit voice recorder data after incidents and accidents to aid safety investigations. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jul 07, 2026 Frontier Airlines Offloads 11 Future Airbus A321neo Jets to Avolon in Fleet Restructuring Move Frontier Airlines has agreed to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo aircraft to Irish lessor Avolon, adjusting its fleet plan amid shifting demand conditions. Read More →