EASA orders inspections of 16 Airbus A380s after wing cracks discovered
Most affected aircraft are operated by Emirates, with five requiring checks before their next flight
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Delta may retire six Boeing 717s years ahead of schedule
Industry source says aircraft previously expected to remain in service until 2030 could leave the fleet this summer
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
Ethiopian Airlines adds Twin Otter turboprop to fleet
The 19-seat turboprop will be used on domestic routes and special missions across Ethiopia
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
FAA and NTSB investigate close call between Delta and American jets in Boston
Delta A319 performed a go-around as American Airlines aircraft departed from intersecting runway
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance ahead of Korean Air merger
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jun
United launches first transatlantic flight with Starlink internet
US airline plans to equip its entire widebody fleet with the satellite connectivity system by mid-2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
Textron brings SkyCourier to Farnborough amid push for international customers
Twin-engine turboprop has logged most of its sales in the United States since entering service
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
Leonardo and Baykar complete first live crewed-uncrewed teaming flights
M-346 jet and Kizilelma drone flew coordinated missions during tests in Türkiye
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
F-35 takes over USAF's historic Wild Weasel mission in Japan
Stealth fighter replaces F-16s in air defense suppression role at Misawa Air Base
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
easyJet rejects £4.7 billion takeover proposal from Castlelake
US investment firm says shareholders should evaluate offer as airline argues bid undervalues the carrier
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
Retired Airbus Beluga ST joins Aeroscopia museum collection
Former A300-based transporter becomes the only Beluga ST on public display as Airbus continues seeking destinations for the remaining aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Jun
COMAC begins taxi tests with high-altitude C919-600 variant
Shortened version of the C919 is being developed for operations at airports on the Tibetan Plateau and other high-altitude regions
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Jun
JetZero starts construction of North Carolina factory for blended-wing Z4 jet
Startup plans to build its Z4 aircraft at a new manufacturing campus expected to create 14,500 jobs over the next decade
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Jun
Royal Canadian Air Force receives first Airbus H135 trainer helicopter
CT-153 Juno will be used under Canada's Future Aircrew Training program, with remaining deliveries scheduled through 2028
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Jun
Porter launches flights from Montreal's new downtown-area airport
Canadian carrier opens 11 routes from Montreal Metropolitan Airport as it continues rapid fleet expansion with Embraer E195-E2 jets
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 Jun
From the Sacred Cow to the VC-25B Bridge: The aircraft that carried US presidents
The arrival of a former Qatari Boeing 747-8 as an interim Air Force One marks the latest chapter in more than 80 years of presidential air travel
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 Jun
Former Qatari Boeing 747-8 joins Air Force One fleet as interim presidential aircraft
VC-25B Bridge arrives at Joint Base Andrews to support presidential transport missions while delayed VC-25B program remains under development
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier19 Jun
Ryanair extends Michael O'Leary's tenure as CEO until 2032
Executive who transformed the airline into Europe's largest carrier agrees to remain in charge for six more years
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier19 Jun
Falcon 10X takes flight as Dassault launches certification campaign
Ultra-long-range business jet reached 40,000 feet and Mach 0.82 during maiden flight; entry into service remains planned for 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier19 Jun
US eases sanctions on Conviasa, opening path for aircraft support and fleet recovery
New Treasury license allows maintenance and airworthiness-related services for Venezuela's state airline but does not authorize flights to the United States
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier19 Jun