It has been reported that the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing emphasised a focus on production and improvement rather than securing new orders at the Farnborough Airshow 2026. This comes as part of Boeing’s strategy to repair its reputation and improve its performance against its key competitor, Airbus. Serious Backlog On July 20, as the Farnborough […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas21 JulIn recent weeks, Airbus and Boeing have used the Antonov An-124 to carry critical components and prevent disruption to their production schedules. While the aerospace supply chain remains under pressure, manufacturers are resorting to faster transport methods to offset production delays. Antonov An-124 Supports Critical Parts Deliveries As one of the world’s largest cargo aircraft, […]
Travel Radar•Scott Pole21 JulAer Lingus has launched a sweeping restructuring plan that sees up to 500 job cuts and reduce flight capacity by 6% as the airline battles rising fuel costs and mounting competitive pressure. Several transatlantic and European routes will be withdrawn or downgraded, and the carrier will shrink its summer 2027 fleet to align with a […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling21 JulThe popular British budget carrier Ryanair has suggested that fares will be low for the duration of the remaining peak summer period. This comes after the company reported that profit had not reached predicted levels. Stagnating Profits Amidst current global instability and an increasingly volatile fuel market, air travel has been wrapped up in uncertainty […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas20 JulAmerican Airlines CEO Robert Isom has outlined four key priorities, which he believes will improve American Airlines’ profitability to reporters at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline is set to focus on improving passenger experience through investment in premium cabins and expanded airport lounges, as well as using new methods to improve operational […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 JulGermany’s Silver Cloud Air has officially retired its last Cessna Citation Jet3 (CJ3) from service. The German charter operator completed the phase-out as part of an operational shift to streamline and modernise its premium offerings. Silver Cloud Air and its Fleet Silver Cloud Air is a German private jet charter operator and executive air travel […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 JulPortugal’s Supreme Court has ruled that former TAP Air Portugal CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener’s lawsuit against the airline will proceed before Lisbon’s Central Civil Court. Ourmieres-Widener is seeking compensation for what she considers an unfair dismissal in March 2023, over a severance payment made to board member Alexandra Reis. The decision means that the case will […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 JulSkybus has suspended the flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) to the Isles of Scilly due to a lack of aircraft available and qualified pilots. Existing customers are being transferred onto alternative flights departing from Land’s End Airport (LEQ) on their originally scheduled travel dates. What is Skybus? Skybus is a small British airline wholly […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 JulAir China and its subsidiary, Shenzhen Airlines have placed separate orders for a collective 55 new aircraft on July 17, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2032. Air China Air China is the national flag carrier and one of the largest airlines in the People’s Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing. Air China operates a […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 JulUltra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is scheduled to start using Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2027. The carrier officially announced its partnership with SpaceX’s satellite network on July 14, 2026. This agreement marks the end of Frontier’s long-standing policy of not offering any onboard internet connection, with the use of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Frontier Airlines […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow20 JulOn July 15, 2026, WestJet announced the results of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) strike authorisation vote around WestJet Cabin Crew’s members. The Canadian worker’s union is based on representing its members by advocating for better safety, pay and benefits. The result could potentially affect thousands of flights if strike action proceeds. WestJet […]
Travel Radar•Gimbiya Barde19 JulVietnam Airlines (VN) has wet-leased an Airbus A320neo from Cebu Pacific (5J), adding capacity to its domestic network from July 15 to Sep. 7, 2026. The Pratt & Whitney 1100G powered aircraft is based at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), thereby connecting the Vietnam capital with Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar19 JulEmbraer has launched the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of its light jet series. The aircraft brings new safety systems, a redesigned flight deck, performance gains and cabin changes. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028. A record of success behind the new model Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, said the […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar19 JulThe Irish Government officially passed new legislation which will see the highly controversial passenger limit at Dublin Airport (DUB) lifted. Previously set at 32 million travellers annually, the cap has faced intense criticism from international airlines and business leaders since its introduction in 2007, long arguing that it stifles economic growth. Why Was The Cap […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling19 JulDelta Air Line recently rolled out a new tier fare called Business Basic. It offers fliers a new opportunity to access more in-flight amenities and a more catered flight experience. The fare offers similar service of that of Classic and Extra tiers without paying as much. Delta Air Lines fares Fares are mainly split into […]
Travel Radar•Maia Vinton19 JulThe Algerian flag carrier received the first of its 10 737 Max 8s, marking the start of a narrowbody fleet renewal programme. The aircraft was handed over on July 11, at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers. Renewal begins, but the ageing fleet remains Registered 7T-VLQ and named El Houria (“Freedom”), the jet is configured […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar18 JulMajor cargo airlines, including Air France – KLM Cargo and Cathay Cargo (CX), are moving operations to the newer Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) winds down its cargo operations in a phased manner. The shift signals a gradual change in how India’s second busiest cargo airport handles freighter […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar18 JulBooking a flight has traditionally come down to a few variables: base fare, ancillaries such as baggage costs and seat selection, and external factors like the timing of the flight. But there is a growing discussion emerging across aviation: could airlines eventually price tickets based on what they know about individual passengers, rather than just […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar18 JulAir Canada has introduced a new range of premium bedding and onboard amenities as part of its efforts to improve comfort for passengers travelling on long haul flights. The updates products, which will be available in the airline’s Signature Class, include redesigned duvets, pillows, mattress pads, amenity kits and loungewear, with the rollout beginning this […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis18 JulQantas is preparing for a major milestone in its Project Sunrise programme, with its first Airbus A350-1000ULR set to fly nonstop from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne as part of ongoing testing ahead of the aircraft’s entry into service. The journey is expected to last around 22 hours and marks the first time the specially modified […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis18 Jul