Italy is seeking parliamentary approval for an additional €7.28 billion in F-35 fighter jet funding, increasing its programme’s estimated cost to €20.84 billion. The investment supports plans for 115 aircraft and expanded domestic aerospace infrastructure.
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Southwest Airlines has rejected reports of a potential Boeing 787 order, but its recent business model changes suggest the carrier is increasingly looking beyond its traditional low-cost identity.
Riyadh Air has shared photos of HZ-RXAK, its first production Boeing 787-9 in the airline’s distinctive indigo and lavender livery.
IndiGo (6E) will reduce its planned Airbus A321XLR service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to three flights per week during the 2026/27 winter schedule.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG) is expected to sign an agreement with Airbus in October for 10 new aircraft, as Bangladesh moves ahead with a major expansion of its national carrier’s fleet.
British Airways (BA) is preparing to introduce a major refresh of its long-haul First Class experience from October 1, bringing new serviceware, bedding, pyjamas, amenities and dining choices to passengers.
Airbus is preparing to fly its new A350F freighter for the first time on September 29, marking a major milestone in the development of its next-generation cargo aircraft.
Riyadh Air (RX) has started nonstop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Manchester (MAN), adding Northern England to its rapidly expanding international network.
American Airlines (AA) is dealing with reported reliability problems involving the new Business Class seats installed on its Airbus A321XLR fleet.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) is accelerating the retirement of its Airbus A330-300 fleet, with five aircraft expected to leave the British carrier and move to Scandinavian Airlines (SK) from 2027.