eVTOL
FAA approves Honda to fly all-electric air taxi despite only 15min endurance
The aircraft’s “inherent design limitations of battery storage” necessitated FAA exemptions prior to test flights.
DEFENCE
KC-46A setbacks continue dragging down USAF tanker readiness: report
Boeing is flight testing an updated remote vision system to address deficiencies.
Deliveries
Embraer plans first C-390 delivery to South Korea this year
Deliveries are also planned to the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan in 2026.
Fleets
Uganda Airlines plans fleet refresh with 10 Boeing jets
Carrier says it will use the jets to improve flight connections through Entebbe and to aid Uganda’s economic development.
MILITARY PROPULSION
MTU ‘moving on’ from cancelled FCAS fighter effort
German propulsion specialist ready to work with European partners on future sixth-generation fighter programme
Technology
Liebherr eyes further folding-wing opportunities
A trend towards higher-aspect-ratio wings could see future applications similar to that on Boeing 777X, believes aerospace supplier.
Defence
EDGE opens European subsidiary in Paris
Abu Dhabi-based defence house aims to tap into region’s growing military spending potential.
Networks
Qatar Airways resumes Doha-Philadelphia service after American pulls out
The Qatari carrier will operate daily flights on the route from 1 August.
Airlines
KLM chief keen to phase out A330s and frustrated by A350F delays
The Dutch carrier is due to receive its first A350 passenger jet in August or September.
Safety
Nigerian inquiry opens after Challenger departs from unfinished road after landing
Regulator suspends permit after incident near Asaba involving US-registered executive jet.
Aerospace
Four ex-EgyptAir A220s allocated to part-out with Delta spares division
Eight other A220s from Egyptian flag-carrier’s fleet placed with operators by US lessor Azorra.
MUNITIONS
Kratos to boost production of small turbojets
Spartan series of engines support a range of strike capabilities.
Defence
DEFENCE
KC-46A setbacks continue dragging down USAF tanker readiness: report
Boeing is flight testing an updated remote vision system to address deficiencies.
Deliveries
Embraer plans first C-390 delivery to South Korea this year
Deliveries are also planned to the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan in 2026.
MILITARY PROPULSION
MTU ‘moving on’ from cancelled FCAS fighter effort
German propulsion specialist ready to work with European partners on future sixth-generation fighter programme
Defence
EDGE opens European subsidiary in Paris
Abu Dhabi-based defence house aims to tap into region’s growing military spending potential.
Airlines
Networks
Qatar Airways resumes Doha-Philadelphia service after American pulls out
The Qatari carrier will operate daily flights on the route from 1 August.
Airlines
KLM chief keen to phase out A330s and frustrated by A350F delays
The Dutch carrier is due to receive its first A350 passenger jet in August or September.
NETWORKS
JAL ramps up long-haul operations amid strong demand
Tokyo-London flights will also see A350-1000 service from October.
AIR TRANSPORT
Western Sydney International to commence passenger services in October
Freight services will commence earlier in July.
Aerospace
eVTOL
FAA approves Honda to fly all-electric air taxi despite only 15min endurance
The aircraft’s “inherent design limitations of battery storage” necessitated FAA exemptions prior to test flights.
Fleets
Uganda Airlines plans fleet refresh with 10 Boeing jets
Carrier says it will use the jets to improve flight connections through Entebbe and to aid Uganda’s economic development.
Technology
Liebherr eyes further folding-wing opportunities
A trend towards higher-aspect-ratio wings could see future applications similar to that on Boeing 777X, believes aerospace supplier.
Aerospace
Four ex-EgyptAir A220s allocated to part-out with Delta spares division
Eight other A220s from Egyptian flag-carrier’s fleet placed with operators by US lessor Azorra.
Safety
Safety
Nigerian inquiry opens after Challenger departs from unfinished road after landing
Regulator suspends permit after incident near Asaba involving US-registered executive jet.
Safety
Long-serving Air Canada captain charged after allegedly using fraudulent licence
Carrier insists safety not compromised because pilot demonstrated required competency during recurrent training.
Safety
Wind shift and dual input preceded Eurowings A320 tail-strike
Late flare also contributed to high descent rate and hard landing at Paderborn.
Safety
Probe opens after ATR 72-600 crew aborts landing over ‘gear not down’ alert
Air New Zealand turboprop had been conducting approach to Napier after domestic service.
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Focus on Latin America’s promise as LATAM hosts IATA AGM
LATAM highlights region’s aviation potential and the importance of effective public policies for its development
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The shift from reactive recruitment to long-term talent planning in aviation
The ways airlines have traditionally sourced staff at short notice to meet expansion or attrition are becoming difficult to sustain. So how does the industry ensure it has the right resources in place over the next decade?
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Port Polska accelerates cargo ambitions as Warsaw prepares to host global air freight summit
The development of Port Polska is increasingly shaping Poland’s role in European logistics, as the programme moves forward with plans to build a major multimodal transport hub combining air, rail and road infrastructure with advanced cargo capabilities.
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Viscom: advanced inspection technology enabling mission assurance
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