Russia has reinforced its commitment to building a self-reliant commercial aviation industry by allocating additional funding for serial production of the MC-21 passenger jet while approving financial support for the first three production IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft.
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The long-running debate over expanding Heathrow Airport (LHR) has intensified again as the UK government advances plans for a third runway.
Croatia Airlines receives its 10th Airbus A220, the world’s first A220 in Star Alliance livery, boosting fleet renewal.
Russia launched one of its largest combined missile and drone attacks in recent months, striking cities across Ukraine overnight and forcing neighboring Poland to activate fighter aircraft after a Russian cruise missile reportedly entered its airspace.
British Airways (BA) has announced a new nonstop route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Spain’s Canary Islands, expanding its winter 2026 network from the UK’s busiest airport.
Airbus has widened the timeframe for the A350F maiden flight, replacing an earlier third-quarter target with a commitment to fly before the end of 2026. Two test aircraft are being assembled in Toulouse for a 400-hour certification campaign, with first delivery still targeted for late 2027 and volume deliveries possible from 2028.
Lufthansa (LH) has announced a €3 billion investment to modernize its India-bound fleet, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of its fastest-growing international markets.
Boeing expects GE9X engine deliveries to resume as 777-9 certification progresses toward planned customer deliveries.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has confirmed that flights will not be held for passengers delayed by the European Union’s Entry/Exit System, after an Athens to London Luton service departed without more than 20 travellers stuck at passport control. The airline is pressing European governments to extend current flexibilities as queues continue into the summer peak.
A 23-year-old Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer has died after machinery collapsed on him inside a Boeing 787-9 fuel tank during maintenance work at Heathrow Airport. The airline has confirmed an engine was not involved, and the aircraft remains grounded while Virgin Atlantic, Boeing and the authorities investigate.