Singapore Airlines (SQ) is preparing for the arrival of the long-delayed Boeing 777X, as the aircraft recently resumed test flights from Boeing’s Everett facility near Seattle for the first time in nearly five years.
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Japan Airlines (JL) is selling items crafted from retired Boeing 777 (JA772J) aircraft parts at Yokohama Takashimaya (YOK) from July 30 to August 12, 2025.
Lufthansa (LH), the German flag carrier, has announced it will begin operating its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with empty Business Class seats due to pending certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Growing demand for air travel in Southeast Asia and delays in aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing are pushing regional airlines to consider China’s COMAC C919 as an alternative.
Airbus and Boeing recorded strong aircraft delivery numbers in June 2025, with Airbus narrowly outperforming its US rival.
British Airways (BA), may be planning a refreshed aircraft livery to debut alongside the long-awaited delivery of its Boeing 777X fleet.
Wizz Air (W6) will significantly reduce its Airbus A321XLR order from 47 to just 10–15 aircraft, aligning with a broader strategic exit from its Middle East operations.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has clarified that Airbus A320neo-family aircraft have not experienced load-reduction device (LRD) activations on CFM International Leap-1A engines.
Airbus is considering discontinuing the Airbus A319neo, the smallest aircraft in its A320neo family, due to persistently low sales and shifting airline preferences.
Airbus will issue mandatory service bulletins to A380 operators in January 2026, advising checks for leading-edge slat delamination.