Argentina unveils first of used F-16s being acquired from Denmark
Buenos Aires is only now rebuilding its fighter fleet more 40 years after diplomatic fallout over the Falklands War left the country barred from accessing modern combat aircraft.
Wet-lease specialist Avion Express’s new Brazilian carrier secures AOC
Newly-established wet-lease carrier Avion Express Brasil has secured its air operator’s certificate from the Brazilian regulator ANAC.
Azul-Gol combination would create Brazilian airline able to ‘compete globally’
Azul’s leadership team is “really confident” that its proposed business combination with Brazilian competitor Gol will deliver future growth.
Embraer postpones E175-E2 programme by another four years
Brazilian airframer Embraer has again paused its E175-E2 programme after acknowledging on several occasions that development of the next-generation regional jet has been effectively shelved.
Arajet signs for five leased Boeing 737s as it targets US flights
Dominican start-up carrier Arajet has a deal to lease a further five Boeing 737 Max 8s as it eyes flights to the USA.
Spirit AeroSystems needs ‘additional funding’ to maintain operations
Spirit AeroSystems lost more money in the fourth quarter than it previously predicted and is now warning it will need more cash to continue operating.
US Air Force dubs new OA-1K armed crop duster ‘Skyraider II’ ahead of first delivery
The US Air Force and Special Operations Command are preparing to field the new low-cost close air support platform developed under the Armed Overwatch programme, which uses an Air Tractor turboprop modified for combat service by L3Harris.
Learjet touched down with misaligned landing-gear before fatal Scottsdale excursion
Investigators have disclosed that the Learjet 35A which veered off the runway and fatally collided with a parked business aircraft at Scottsdale had touched down with a misaligned left-hand main landing-gear.
DOT tentatively approves SkyWest Charter but labour groups urge reconsideration
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved a plan by US regional airline SkyWest to begin operating charter flights under a new subsidiary, coming down against powerful labour groups that have sought to squash the plan.
Brazilian approval clears flights by Rotor Technologies' pilotless R44
New Hampshire-based Rotor says the green light from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) means operators can now begin flying R550s, which are controlled by a remote operator on the ground.
US clears more potential bomb sales to Israel
The US government has cleared the possible sale of over $2 billion worth of bombs for Israel, including precision guidance kits.
Gulf Air to reinforce London links with Gatwick service
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to reinforce its UK presence with services to London Gatwick ahead of the summer season.
EU eases sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines after fall of Al-Assad government
European legislators have decided to ease certain sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines, following the collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad government.
Flydubai turns in record full-year profit despite 737 delivery hassle
Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai did not receive any of the new aircraft scheduled for delivery to the airline last year but, despite the constraints, it turned in a record pre-tax profit.
RAF Typhoons make first refuelling behind Luftwaffe A400M
Deployed Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have for the first time undergone air-to-air refuelling behind a German-operated Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport in the Middle East.
Poland signs lease agreement with US Army covering eight Apache attack helicopters
The eight older Boeing AH-64Ds will serve as an advance force for 96 new AH-64Es Poland plans to buy from the US airframer.
FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval
After several years of delays, GE Aerospace has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Catalyst turboprop, the engine that powers Beechcraft’s in-certification Denali single-prop.
UK Chinooks to take Cyprus firefighting role in place of retiring Pumas
The UK will deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Cyprus this summer to backfill for the service’s Puma HC2s, which will be retired next month.
ATR 72 flew level over Guernsey airport at 70ft after crew breached approach ban
Confusion between the pilots of an ATR 72-500 over a go-around led the aircraft to fly at low level over the Guernsey airport in fog, after its crew breached an approach ban.
Gulf Air to reinforce London links with Gatwick service
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to reinforce its UK presence with services to London Gatwick ahead of the summer season.
AirAsia, AirAsia X see ancillary revenue boost as fares ease in profitable Q4
AirAsia Group and its associate AirAsia X saw their fourth-quarter earnings boosted by an uptick in ancillary revenue, even as fares declined with the return of capacity into market.
Asiana to complete sale of cargo unit to Air Incheon by June
Asiana Airlines expects to complete the transfer of its cargo unit to compatriot Air Incheon by 10 June, with aircraft and employees to be transferred to the latter operator.
End of rehabilitation approaches for Thai
With an imminent exit from business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International, which ended 2024 bettering its operating profit, has detailed the remaining steps required – including appointing a new board and a capital reduction exercise.
India hits target with new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile
India has conducted a successful test of its developmental Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR).
Qantas to upgrade 737 cabins, fully restore A380s this year
Qantas has announced a cabin upgrade programme for more than half of its Boeing 737-800s, as part of wider fleet renewal plans that will also see the return to service of the airline’s last pair of stored Airbus A380s.
South African ministry ignites controversy as SAA interim leader named group chief
South Africa’s government has appointed John Lamola as the group chief executive of South African Airways, cementing a position he has held on an interim basis for close to three years.
Egypt earmarks 11 airports for privatisation programme: civil aviation minister
Egypt’s government is conducting a strategic study to explore models for airport privatisation, before commencing a pilot project which is expected to start with Hurghada airport.
AALTO ready to accelerate Zephyr testing after 13-day debut over Kenya
AALTO plans to launch several additional test flights of its ultra-long-endurance Zephyr from a new facility in Kenya this year, following a successful first sortie which spanned more than 13 days.
How year-end losses skewed our review of airline safety performance in 2024
An otherwise solid set of airline safety statistics through much of 2024 was transformed by two deadly losses, while pilot action elsewhere kept the final figures from being much worse.
FlySafair given year to comply with South Africa’s ownership rules
FlySafair has been given 12 months to comply with the domestic regulator’s ruling on its ownership structure, alleviating concerns that the low-cost carrier might be forced to ground its operations until the issue was resolved.