Tag: Aircraft
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 →
STORIES Jul 21, 2026 Inside the Volunteer Effort to Fly the First Lear Jet Again A Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew. Read More →
NEWS Jul 20, 2026 US House Bill Seeks to Reopen Review of Chinese Ownership of Cirrus Aircraft A new US House bill aims to reopen the national security review of Cirrus Aircraft's Chinese ownership, citing concerns over technology transfer risks. Read More →
NEWS Jul 20, 2026 SMBC Orders 100 Airbus Aircraft Just Hours After Similar Boeing Deal SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family jets, expanding its fleet on the same day it committed to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. 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 14, 2026 Emirates Completes 100th Widebody Cabin Retrofit in $5 Billion Overhaul, Adding Premium Economy Fleetwide Emirates has refurbished 100 widebody aircraft under its $5 billion retrofit program, installing Premium Economy seats and upgrading cabins across its fleet. Read More →
ROUTES Jul 13, 2026 Cathay Pacific Expands Ultra-Long-Haul Network With 11 New Airbus A350 Routes Cathay Pacific rolls out 11 ultra-long-haul A350 routes from Hong Kong, including flights up to 17 hours to destinations across four continents. Read More →
NEWS Jul 09, 2026 Airbus Forecasts Demand for 42,060 New Aircraft by 2045 as Direct Routes Reshape Global Aviation Airbus projects the world will need 42,060 new aircraft by 2045, driven by direct route expansion, fleet renewal, and rising passenger traffic. Read More →
NEWS Jul 07, 2026 Pakistani Cargo Plane With Five Aboard Vanishes Near Karachi After Reporting Technical Fault A Pakistan-registered cargo aircraft carrying five people lost contact with air traffic control near Karachi after reporting a technical problem. Read More →