The former Qatari Boeing 747-8 now serving as an interim Air Force One has been taken out of service for what an administration source described as “cosmetic upgrades.”
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Lockheed Martin is preparing to deepen its aerospace manufacturing footprint in India if its C-130J Super Hercules proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 60-aircraft medium transport programme.
An Air India (AI) cabin crew member has reported that US $2,120 went missing from her hand luggage after a New York-Mumbai rotation, prompting an investigation by Sahar police.
American Airlines (AA) is approaching the final stage of a seven-month catering disruption at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with local catering expected to return across its operation by the end of October 2026.
American Airlines (AA) passengers traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) faced a lengthy disruption on October 2 after their flight returned to Los Angeles because of a mechanical problem.
British Airways (BA) has won a £5.78 million tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over hotel accommodation provided to cabin crew at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during back-to-back transatlantic rotations.
Qantas Airways (QF) is preparing a major expansion of its Australia-Indonesia network, with new flights planned between Perth and Jakarta, Brisbane and Bali, and Western Sydney and Bali through its Jetstar subsidiary.
British Airways (BA) will reduce its Airbus A380 network from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during the 2026/27 winter season, removing the superjumbo from three destinations.
easyJet (U2) has begun a five-day cabin crew strike in Portugal, disrupting flights at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Porto Airport (OPO) and Faro Airport (FAO).
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has welcomed its first Airbus A350 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), marking a significant step in the Dutch carrier’s long-term fleet renewal programme.