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Boeing’s deliveries climb in May as 737 MAX handovers accelerate

June 30, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

US manufacturer Boeing saw its commercial aircraft deliveries rise sharply in May, handing over 60 aircraft, as it continues to recover from earlier production and quality-related issues. This total was 33% higher than in May [Read More]

Checklist lapse in Ryanair fuel leak incident

June 14, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

The pilots of a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8‑200 failed to fully complete a checklist during a fuel leak incident and used thrust reversers after landing.

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AirAsia places record A220 order

June 13, 2026 Robert Veitch Comments Off

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed a record-breaking order for 150 Airbus A220-300s, the largest single order for the twinjet, pushing the programme beyond 1,000 firm commitments. The deal, reportedly valued at around $19bn, was [Read More]

Korean Air sets date for Asiana integration

June 13, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

Korean Air and Asiana have confirmed they will formally launch as an integrated South Korean flag carrier on December 17, after the boards of the two airlines approved the merger on May 13. Under the [Read More]

Egyptair welcomes first 737 MAX 8

June 13, 2026 Robert Veitch Comments Off

Egyptair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, as part of the carrier’s narrowbody fleet renewal programme. The maiden example, SU-GGM (c/n 68135), arrived on May 2, after a delivery flight from [Read More]

Norse ramps up cost-cutting

June 13, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Long-haul low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic is accelerating a major restructuring programme as the carrier seeks to protect its liquidity amid rising fuel prices and challenging market conditions. The Norwegian airline confirmed on May 7 that [Read More]

Ryanair confirms closure of Berlin base

June 13, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will close its seven-aircraft base at Berlin/Brandenburg Airport from October 24. The airline blamed the closure on what it described as unjustified and excessive fees. All seven [Read More]

Mysterious fire leads to first A220 hull loss

May 14, 2026 Robert Veitch Comments Off

An airBaltic Airbus A220-300 has been written-off after a maintenance incident last year.

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EU plans state aid overhaul for smaller airports

April 30, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

The European Commission recently launched a public consultation for a major overhaul of state aid rules for smaller airports, with interested parties having until June 11 to submit comments before it decides whether to adopt [Read More]

Frankfurt opens long-awaited Terminal 3

April 23, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

Frankfurt Airport has opened its long-awaited Terminal 3. The €4bn facility, designed by German architect Christoph Mäckler, was formally inaugurated by airport operator Fraport on April 22, with passenger operations beginning the following morning. The [Read More]

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