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Peraton Selected as “Prime Integrator” to Overhaul U.S. ATC System

The USDOT and the FAA appointed Peraton as the nation’s first-ever “Prime Integrator” to lead the modernization of America's ATC.

Industry

China Airlines Launches Historic Taipei–Phoenix Nonstop

China Airlines inaugurates the first nonstop service between Taipei (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Routes

China-Southern Restarts Guangzhou-Perth Service

China Southern Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Guangzhou (CAN) and Perth (PER).

Routes

AerCap Cargo Delivers First Boeing 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta

AerCap has delivered Fly Meta's first Boeing 777-300ERSF. Fly Meta is a cargo airline based in Hong Kong.

Airlines

Aviation Weather: Why METARs and TAFs Still Matter

In an era of satellites and AI, it might seem surprising that many of aviation’s weather tools still follow decades-old formats.

Explained

SVP Interview: Captain Bader Almarzooqi on Emirates Training

Airways was invited to the Emirates Aviation College, where we sat down with the Senior Vice President of Flight Training.

Interviews

FedEx Cancels December MD-11 Flights for Inspection Checks

FedEx has scrubbed all MD-11 flying for December as the FAA’s post-crash inspection order continues to sideline the trijet fleet.

Airlines

China Airlines Approves Fleet Renewal Plan, Jumbo Phase Off

China Airlines approves the purchase of up to 18 brand new passenger and cargo jets while retiring older Boeing 747 freighters.

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas Adds A330neo, Boeing 737 MAX

Aerolíneas Argentinas is set to expand its fleet with the addition of four Airbus A330neo aircraft and 14 Boeing 737 MAX jets.

Airlines

Updates from Toulouse on the Airbus A350F Program

Airbus recently hosted a digital press conference to provide updates about its brand-new freighter, the A350F.

Manufacturers

CEO Interview: Con Korfiatis on Oman Air’s Outlook

Airways once again meets with Oman Air's CEO, Con Korfiatis, to discuss the airline’s outlook for the future.

Interviews

On Board SWISS’s A350-900 Business Suite on Long Haul

Join us on the first A350-900 to join SWISS as we fly in Business Suite, the most premium Business Class seat in LX's history.

Airlines

Air Canada Summer 2026 Routes, Rouge 737 Transfer

This week, Air Canada announced four new transatlantic routes for summer 2026, plus the resumption of a halted flight.

Routes

Explained: How Pilots Fly Without Air Traffic Control

To the average person, the idea of an aircraft flying without communicating with air traffic control may seem unimaginable.

Explained

ICAO Council Elects Toshiyuki Onuma as New President

The International Civil Aviation Organization elects Toshiyuki Onuma as President for a three-year term starting January 1, 2026.

Industry

Porter Launches Its First Toronto-Nassau Flights

Porter Airlines launches round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, The Bahamas.

Routes

Airline Interview: 12 Months of Nolinor Aviation in Edmonton

To mark its first anniversary in Edmonton, Alberta, Nolinor Aviation invited Airways to its new FBO and Hangar.

Interviews

Air Arabia Launches Sharjah Nonstop from Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport recently increased passenger numbers by 22.7%. In response, Air Arabia will operate the only LGW-Sharjah nonstop.

Routes

VietJet Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 737-8 

VietJet Air has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking the start of a significant fleet upgrade.

Airlines

COO Interview: Emirates' Al Redha on DAS2025 Orders

DAS2025 saw Emirates make several announcements over the week. Airways sat down with the airline's Chief Operations Officer.

Interviews

JetBlue Expands Path for Aspiring Maintenance Technicians

JetBlue has expanded its industry-leading Gateway programs to include Gateway University: Tech Ops.

Airlines

Explained: Why Lockheed Left the Airliner Business

Lockheed is best known for fighters and space projects, but it once played a significant role in commercial aviation.

Explained

CCO Interview: SWISS's Heike Birlenbach on U.S. Foray

Airways sat down with Heike Birlenbach, CCO at SWISS, on board flight LX52 to Boston, LX’s first A350-900 long-haul service.

Interviews

Emirates-flydubai Partnership Sees Passenger Uptick

Together, Emirates and flyDubai have seen passenger numbers increase 10% over the last year.

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Signals Interest in TAP Air Portugal Stake

Lufthansa Group joins Air France-KLM and IAG in its interest in buying a stake in TAP Air Portugal.

Airlines

Trip Report: On Board SWISS’s First A350-900 Long-haul Flight

It is a magical moment when a new aircraft joins an airline. It only gets better when it inaugurates its first long-haul mission.

Airlines

Airhart Secures New Funding for Next-Gen Avionics Rollout

Airhart Aeronautics has closed a new funding round that will fast-track development of its next-generation avionics platform.

Future Flight

Emirates SkyCargo Signs MoU to Explore Cargo Drones

Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD Autonomous to explore the development of next-generation air cargo solutions.

Future Flight

NTSB Preliminary Report: UPS MD-11F Lost Engine on Rotation 

The NTSB’s preliminary report on UPS Flight 2976 shows that the trijet lost its No. 1 engine on rotation before the fatal crash.

Airlines

Silk Way West Airlines Orders two More A350F Freighters

Silk Way West Airlines inks a definite commitment for two additional A350F freighters on day 3 of DAS2025.

Airlines

Avolon Leases Two A321neo to Royal Jordanian Airlines

Aviation finance firm Avolon has consented to lease two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines.

Airlines

CEO Interview: Ghaith Al Ghaith on flydubai's Future

On the third day at DAS2025, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, held a roundtable discussion with journalists.

Interviews

Emirates, Rolls-Royce Sign MoU for A380 Engine MRO

DAS2025: Emirates signs MoU with Rolls-Royce to provide MRO services for the airline's A380 engines.

Airlines

Kenya Airways, Boeing Sign 787 Health Management Deal

Kenya Airways and Boeing reach an agreement to expand Airplane Health Management services for 787 Dreamliners.

Airlines

Buraq Air Signs MoU for 10 A320neo Family Jets

Libyan carrier Buraq Air signs MoU on Day 3 of the Dubai Airshow 2025 for 10 Airbus A320neo family jets.

Airlines

flydubai Opts for Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova IFE

flydubai has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment solution for its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Airlines

flydubai, Boeing Expands CBTA Training Capabilities

flydubai and Boeing sign agreements to introduce wide-ranging CBTA programs for ab initio pilots, flight crews, and engineers.

Airlines

Air Canada, Emirates Extend Strategic Partnership

Air Canada and Emirates announced today at DAS2025 that they will expand and extend their strategic partnership.

Airlines

flydubai Signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

flydubai signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Jets on day 3 of DAS2025.

Airlines

SalamAir Signs A320 Flight Hour Services Contract

DAS2025: SalamAir has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its fleet of 15 A320 Family aircraft.

Airlines

WestJet Announces Schedule Updates from Canada

WestJet today announced significant upgrades to its domestic and international route networks.

Routes

Safair to Lease Trio of Boeing 737-8, Two 737-800

South Africa's low-cost carrier and Boeing 737 operator, Safair has signed a lease agreement with AerCap.

Airlines

Gulf Air Finalizes Order for 15 Boeing 787 at DAS 2025

Gulf Air has further expanded its long-haul fleet with an order for 15 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners at DAS2025.

Airlines

Boeing: Middle East Fleets to More than Double by 2044

Boeing projects the Middle East fleet will more than double over the next two decades, amid a new era of growth.

Industry

Avolon to Equip 50 More A320neo with Leap Engines

CMF loyal customer Avolon has ordered 100 CFM LEAP-1A engines for its brand new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

Industry

flydubai Seals Major Deal for 150 A321neo Jets

flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for 150 of its brand-new A321neo.

Airlines

Etihad Airways Places Airbus A330-900 Aircraft Order

Following its commitment for six A350-900 at DAS2025, Etihad Airways places a firm order for several new Airbus A330-900.

Airlines

Air Europa Signs MoU for Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

DAS2025 Day 2: Air Europa has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for up to 40 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Orders Six Airbus A350-900 Jets

DAS2025: After committing to 11 more 737 MAX, Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900.

Airlines

Airbus: 4,000+ New Jets in the MEA Region by 2044

On the eve of the Dubai Airshow 2025 (#DAS2025), Airbus held a media briefing in Dubai to share its regional forecast.

Manufacturers

DAS2025 Day 1: Air Senegal Orders 9 Boeing 737-8

Air Senegal has placed its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft order, marking the largest jet order in the airline’s history.

Airlines

Arajet Inaugurates Its First Midwest Route to Chicago

Arajet inaugurates its first entry into the U.S. Midwest and its fifth U.S. destination, with flights to Chicago O’Hare.

Routes

Emirates Places US$38BN Order for 65 Boeing 777-9

DAS2025: Emirates announces a significant expansion of its future widebody fleet with a firm order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9.

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Order 11 Boeing 737 MAX

DAS2025: Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today that the airline has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. 

Airlines

Embraer Scores Dual E195-E2/E175 Orders at DAS2025 Day 1

Embraer secures two regional jet orders at the Dubai Airshow 2025 with Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d’Ivoire commitments.

Manufacturers

flydubai Selects GEnx-1B Engines for Boeing 787 Fleet

flydubai has signed a significant agreement with GE Aerospace for 60 GEnx-1B engines, along with other service packages.

Airlines

Emirates to Equip 232 Widebody Aircraft with Starlink 

Emirates confirms it will install SpaceX’s Starlink internet throughout its in-service Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleet.

Airlines

Trip Report: On Board flydubai for Dubai Air Show 2025

Fly with us from Milan Bergamo to Dubai with flydubai as we get ready to experience the world of aerospace at DAS2025!

Airlines

Bound for Dubai: Flying flydubai to Dubai International

Good morning from Pisa. As the final preparations for the DAS2025 take place, we head to the Emirati megalopolis.

Airlines

FAA Grounds All MD-11, DC-10, & MD-10 Boeing Variants

The FAA expands its emergency Airworthiness Directive for the MD-11 to include DC-10 and MD-10 variants. 

Industry

Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi in 2026

Emirates will add early-morning arrivals and Nairobi departures to enhance connectivity to key European destinations.

Routes

The US to Invest in Security at Egypt's Primary Airport

The United States has agreed to fund security upgrades at Cairo International Airport, Egypt's primary air hub.

Airports

THAI CHARM: THAI Airways' Transformation, Ambition, Future

Airways attended the THAI Airways London Business Briefing at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the first event of its kind for TG.

Airlines

Porter Airlines Inaugurates Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Service

Porter Airlines begins round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Routes

oneworld Alliance Reveals Top 10 Destinations for 2026 

oneworld Alliance has released its first-ever list of the top 10 stopover destinations for Round the World travel in 2026.

Airlines

Finnair Strengthens U.S.–Europe Link With New Routes

Finnair adds new routes to its 2026 schedule, enhancing connections from the U.S. to major Nordic and European cities via HEL.

Routes

MEA Celebrates 80 Years, Outlines Beirut’s Aviation Future

Middle East Airlines will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its first flight this coming New Year’s Day

Airlines

Prolonged LATAM Airlines Pilots Strike Averted

LATAM finalized a deal with its pilot union late Wednesday, suspending the imminent strike and leaving little flight disruption.

Airlines

Paperless: Ryanair Rolls Out Digital Boarding Passes

Ryanair has finally switched to 100% digital boarding passes starting today, November 12, 2025. 

Airlines

LATAM Completes Retrofit of Its First Boeing 787-9

LATAM Airlines has completed the refurbishment of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s cabin retrofit, along with eight 787-8s.

Airlines

New Pacific Airlines, beOnd Announce “beOnd America”

New Pacific Airlines and beOnd launch collaboration to bring a premium all-business-class travel experience to U.S. travelers.

Airlines

IndiGo, China Southern Airlines Sign Codeshare MoU

IndiGo and China Southern Airlines sign an MoU to establish a codeshare partnership and enter into a cooperation agreement.

Airlines

Explained: How Terminals Are Switching to Net-Zero Operations

Airports sit at the heart of aviation's sustainability challenge: central transport hubs striving for carbon neutrality.

Explained

ZeroAvia, Hybrid Air Vehicles Partner Up for New Airlander

Last week, ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10.

Future Flight

American Airlines Applauds Senate Compromise to End Shutdown

American Airlines urges the U.S. Senate and the House to pass Sunday's compromise bill immediately to reopen the government.

Airlines

Abra Group in South America: 246 Jets to Change Scale

With a major fleet renewal plan, the Abra Group has recently returned to the forefront, reshaping competition in South America.

Analysis

FAA EAD Grounds All Boeing MD-11 / MD-11F Aircraft

The FAA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive affecting all Boeing MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft worldwide.

Industry

Analysis: Where U.S. Flight Cancellations Concentrate

As of Saturday, Nov. 8, U.S. airlines canceled 803 of 21,748 scheduled flights this morning, an overall 3.7% cancellation rate.

Analysis

Update: Major Cargo Operators Ground MD-11 Fleets

The global air cargo industry has seen rapid developments this week, with UPS and FedEx grounding their entire fleets of MD-11Fs.

Industry

Boeing South Carolina Breaks Ground on 787 Site Expansion

Today marked the start of the expansion of the Boeing South Carolina facility, home of the 787 Dreamliner program.

Manufacturers

U.S. Airlines Cancel 3% of Friday Flights as Disruptions Continue

U.S. airlines are facing another day of elevated operational disruption, with 3% of all scheduled departures canceled today.

Airlines

Somon Air Commits to Up to 14 Boeing Jets, First 787 Jets

Boeing and Somon Air have reached a historic commitment for up to 14 new planes, including 787-9 Dreamliners and 737-8 jets.

Airlines

Eight More Boeing 787-9 Jets for Uzbekistan Airways

Uzbekistan Airways has firmed up an order for eight more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Airlines

Flag Carrier Air Astana Orders up to 15 Dreamliners

Air Astana announces a firm order for 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with five options and five additional purchase rights.

Airlines

Boeing to Use Microsoft Flight Simulator for Pilot Training

Boeing will launch a new virtual pilot training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Manufacturers

British Airways to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi in 2026

British Airways inks deal with Starlink to provide “every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi” as part of BA's £7bn investment.

Airlines

Emirates Group Posts Half-year Profit Record for 2025-26

The Emirates Group announces a new record half-year financial performance with a US$3.1 billion profit before tax.

Airlines

Philippine Airlines, Southwest Airlines Interline

Philippine Airlines, aka PAL, and Southwest Airlines have launched a new interline partnership. Here are the details.

Airlines

Boeing to Highlight Middle East Momentum at DAS2025

Boeing shines its landing lights on the Dubai Airshow 2025, positioning the event as a milestone in its ties with the Middle East.

Manufacturers

Air France–KLM Posts Stable €1.2BN Q3 2025 Results

Air France–KLM reports a €1.203BN profit for Q3 2025, essentially flat year-on-year, but with an operating margin of 13.1%.

Airlines

Shutdown Woes: FAA to Reduce Air Traffic by 10% this Weekend

The FAA has said that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets amid nationwide staffing shortages.

Airports

Exclusive: Operational Behind-the-Scenes with Korean Air

Join us in Seoul, South Korea, for an exclusive insight into Korean Air’s global operations, facilities, and more.

Airlines

Kentucky Officials Provides Update on UPS Cargo Jet Crash

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear held a press conference at 11:30 a.m. ET today, confirming that the NTSB has arrived in Louisville.

Airlines

UPS MD-11 Crashes During Takeoff from Louisville

UPS Flight 2976 has crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after attempting to take off.

Airlines

SmartLynx Airlines Officially Enters Legal Protection

Latvian ACMI specialist and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines has formally entered legal protection proceedings.

Airlines

LATAM Flies 34 Tons of Hurricane Relief Aid to Jamaica

LATAM Cargo has operated an emergency relief charter to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.

Airlines

Qatar Airways, Air Algérie Launch Codeshare Agreement

Qatar Airways has entered a new partnership with Air Algérie. The partnership builds on an existing interline agreement.

Airlines

Hainan Airlines Welcomes Its First Airbus A330neo

Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, which offers improved sustainability and cost savings for HU.

Airlines

Fastjet Zimbabwe Commemorates 10th Anniversary

Fastjet Zimbabwe has operated scheduled services for a decade. The airline offers both domestic and regional services.

Airlines

Rolls-Royce Olympus: The engine that Propelled Concorde

The Olympus 593 was the soul of Concorde; it was its heartbeat and the force that let it slice through the skies at Mach 2.

History