Virgin Atlantic (VS) has challenged the UK Government’s economic case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport (LHR), warning that rising expansion costs could make the airport too expensive for airlines to use.
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Russia’s attempt to regain control of a giant cargo aircraft stranded at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has suffered another setback after a Canadian Federal Court judge rejected Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ (VI) challenge to the sanctions keeping the aircraft grounded.
Former Air India (AI) chief executive Campbell Wilson is set to return to a senior aviation leadership role after Air New Zealand (NZ) announced plans to appoint him to its board of directors.
Ryanair (FR) passengers travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) reportedly became ill after being left inside a hot aircraft for more than an hour while awaiting departure.
Turkish Airlines (TK) will expand its China network with the launch of scheduled flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) from November 11, 2026.
Southwest Airlines (WN) is facing a $1.2 million lawsuit after a Black family alleged that a gate agent humiliated and discriminated against them during a departure from Portland International Airport (PDX) in August 2025.
SAS (SK) is preparing to strengthen air connectivity between Scandinavia and India with the launch of a year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) from October 1, 2026.
Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH) are preparing to coordinate flight schedules on a domestic route for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the country’s two largest airlines manage overlapping services.
Passengers on a Jet2 (LS) flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) faced several hours of disruption after ground equipment struck the wingtip of their aircraft while it was preparing for departure.
All operationally active Malaysia Airlines (MH) pilots have tested negative for drugs after Malaysia Aviation Group completed the first phase of a mandatory screening programme on August 15, 2026.