Boeing’s 777-9 program has reached another important certification milestone after its seventh flight-test aircraft completed its maiden flight, taking the program beyond 4,800 flight-test hours.
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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.
Thousands of flight attendants at WestJet (WS) could begin strike action as early as Sunday, potentially disrupting flights during Canada’s busy August long weekend.
US-Bangla Airlines (BS), the largest carrier in Bangladesh by fleet size, will add 21 Boeing aircraft under a leasing programme worth about $1.5 billion.
Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Toronto diverted to Manchester after a technical issue and landed safely.
Emirates suspends six August 2026 routes amid Middle East tensions, with Baghdad, Basra, Bahrain and Algiers set to return.
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.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is rolling out a fresh round of passenger upgrades, from new amenity kits to revamped lounges, alongside deeper partnerships with Air India (AI), Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Air China (CA).
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.
Emirates EK302 diversion left A380 passengers onboard for 10 hours as weather, crew limits and border rules delayed deplaning.