A new commercial aircraft can carry a headline price tag approaching $400 million, but airlines rarely pay anything close to that amount.
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Emirates (EK) has strengthened its position in the premium travel market with a new Premium Economy seat, raising fresh questions about why Qatar Airways (QR) continues to operate without a dedicated cabin between Economy and Business Class.
Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested in connection with a long-running investigation into a controversial aircraft procurement deal involving SriLankan Airlines.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has cancelled all passenger flights to and from Dubai (DXB) and Riyadh (RUH) through November 30, 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to affect regional air services.
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Trump plans to fly Qatar-gifted Boeing jet to Ireland after security upgrades raised questions over presidential aircraft protection.
Global Airlines continues to face financial and legal pressure as a winding-up petition filed on May 29, 2026, moves through the UK courts.
Pratt & Whitney (PW) is investing $25 million to expand its facility in Niepołomice, Poland (NIE), strengthening production of precision components for commercial and military engines.
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 has completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, bringing the Dutch carrier closer to its planned October 2026 commercial debut on the Amsterdam-Toronto route.
Russia has reportedly rejected El Al’s (LY) plans to launch flights between Israel and St. Petersburg (LED), with the decision allegedly linked to tensions between Moscow and Jerusalem over the operation of Russian carrier Aeroflot.