Keywords: Aviation


Airbus beats second-quarter expectations as aircraft deliveries and defence business boost profits

Airbus reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by a sharp increase in commercial aircraft deliveries and solid performance from its defence business. The world's largest aircraft manufacturer posted adjusted operating profit of €2.43 billion, a 54% increase compared with......

Global commercial aviation reaches record daily flight volume during summer travel peak

Global commercial aviation has reached a historic milestone, with airlines operating a record number of flights in a single day as the summer travel season reaches its peak across the Northern Hemisphere. Data from FlightRadar24, a platform specializing in monitoring global air traffic, showed that......

Trump unveils $22 billion overhaul plan for Washington Dulles International Airport

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a sweeping $22 billion redevelopment plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives unveiled for the Washington metropolitan region. According to sources familiar with the project, Trump......

Ethiopian Airlines records 20% revenue growth as Africa’s aviation sector gains momentum

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a significant increase in annual revenue, highlighting the continued recovery and expansion of Africa’s aviation industry. The state-owned airline generated $9.1 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 20% increase compared with the previous......

UK regulator limits Heathrow expansion costs passed on to passengers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set limits on how much Heathrow Airport can recover from passengers to fund the early stages of its long-planned expansion, seeking to balance infrastructure investment with affordability for airlines and travelers. Under the regulator's proposal, Heathrow......

Air India wins FlightGlobal award for digital leadership and technology transformation

Air India has received the Airline Strategy Award for Digital Leadership from FlightGlobal, recognising the airline's ongoing technology transformation since its return to the Tata Group. The award was presented to Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson and Chief......

Singapore Airlines reports first quarterly loss since pandemic as fuel costs and Air India weigh

Singapore Airlines has reported its first quarterly loss since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, as higher fuel expenses and financial pressure linked to its associate Air India affected the carrier’s performance. The city-state’s flag carrier recorded a net loss of S$76 million ($58.79......

Saab secures $1 billion Middle East order for advanced GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Swedish defense company Saab has secured a major contract worth approximately $1.04 billion to supply two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to a Middle Eastern customer, marking another significant deal for the company's advanced intelligence and reconnaissance systems. The order, valued at 10.1 billion......

Bordeaux aerospace and defense facilities placed on alert as wildfires approach

Strategic aerospace, defense and research facilities located around Bordeaux have been placed under heightened monitoring as major wildfires continue to spread across southwestern France, raising concerns over the safety of sensitive industrial sites. The fires, which have affected areas around the......