Airbus has informed U.S. regulators that it will not meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s July 31, 2026, deadline to equip Airbus A220 aircraft with secondary cockpit barriers, citing certification delays and supplier constraints.
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A Jet2 (LS) flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) avoided a possible diversion after a passenger and his young son intervened to calm a disruptive traveler mid-flight.
Japan Airlines (JL) has partnered with GMO Internet Group subsidiaries to launch a groundbreaking humanoid robot trial at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND), marking Japan’s first such initiative in airport ground handling.
China Eastern Airlines (MU) has launched a new nonstop route linking Austria with northwest China, marking the first direct air connection between the two regions.
Korean Air (KE) is reviewing its long-standing uniform and grooming policies, with a potential shift that could allow flight attendants to wear sneakers while on duty.
NATO Support and Procurement Agency has reportedly selected a Swedish-Canadian solution to replace its aging airborne early warning fleet, signaling a major shift in defense procurement strategy.
Authorities in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) have uncovered a major narcotics smuggling attempt involving 22 individuals dressed as Buddhist monks, marking one of the most significant drug seizures in Sri Lanka’s aviation history.
Ryanair CEO O’Leary warns Iran war fuel crisis could bankrupt Wizz Air and Air Baltic as oil hits $150 per barrel.
Sri Lanka has renewed efforts to attract investors for the underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), a facility that has struggled to sustain operations since its launch more than a decade ago.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has reshaped its Airbus A380 deployment for the northern summer 2026 season, adjusting routes in response to shifting demand and geopolitical disruptions.