Articles by Lee Cross

About Lee Cross
Lee is a freelance aviation journalist and former Assistant Editor of Airliner World. With a particular passion for aviation history, he enjoys exploring the people, aircraft and events that have shaped commercial aviation, bringing historical stories to life through meticulous research and engaging writing. Alongside his historical features, Lee also covers contemporary airline and industry developments, drawing on years of experience in aviation publishing.
Airlines

Biman bolsters fleet with Airbus order

October 8, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on Biman bolsters fleet with Airbus order
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a firm order for ten Airbus aircraft, marking a significant departure from its traditionally Boeing-dominated fleet. Announced on October 7, the agreement covers four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neo narrowbodies. [Read More]
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AnimaWings pauses operations

October 4, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on AnimaWings pauses operations
Romanian carrier AnimaWings has temporarily suspended all flights for more than three weeks after filing for insolvency and beginning a judicial reorganisation process. The Bucharest-based airline stopped flying on October 2 and plans to remain [Read More]
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Pegasus completes Czech takeover

October 2, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on Pegasus completes Czech takeover
Pegasus Airlines has completed its €154m acquisition of the Smartwings Group, which includes the Czech Airlines brand. Pegasus originally announced the agreement in December 2025. Israel’s Israir Group had also pursued a potential acquisition before [Read More]
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Riyadh Air lands in Manchester

September 17, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on Riyadh Air lands in Manchester
Riyadh Air made Manchester its second UK destination and the 14th point in the Saudi Arabian carrier’s growing international network on September 17, launching a new thrice-weekly service. The inaugural flight RX417, operated by Boeing [Read More]
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TAROM receives maiden 737 MAX

September 13, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off on TAROM receives maiden 737 MAX
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft, registered YR-BGO (c/n 60196), arrived at Bucharest/Henri Coandă International Airport on September 8. Named Mircea Lucescu, after the renowned [Read More]