Keywords: Aviation


Europe advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace amid escalating regional security concerns

The European Union has strengthened its aviation safety guidance by urging commercial airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace following a series of missile and drone incidents linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a newly issued safety bulletin released on Wednesday, July 22, the European......

BAE Systems unveils Brontanax as UK enters uncrewed fighter jet race

British defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled a new unmanned fighter aircraft concept named Brontanax, marking the United Kingdom's latest move into the rapidly expanding market for autonomous combat aviation. The company presented a model of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, showcasing......

Airbus shares surge after €5 billion buyback and ambitious 2029 profit targets

Airbus shares climbed sharply on Wednesday after the European aerospace manufacturer announced a €5 billion share buyback programme alongside new medium-term financial targets that signal confidence in its long-term growth strategy. The stock gained nearly 5% following the announcement, reflecting......

Saudi Arabia's Helicopter Company signs agreement with Bombardier for up to 60 business jets

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company (THC) has signed a letter of intent with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier for a potential fleet of up to 60 business jets, marking a major expansion plan for private aviation services in the Kingdom and the wider region. The agreement, announced at......

Air France extends suspension of Dubai and Riyadh flights over Gulf security concerns

Air France has once again postponed the resumption of flights to Dubai and Riyadh, underscoring the continued uncertainty surrounding air travel in the Gulf as regional security risks remain under close review. The French carrier announced that its services to and from the Saudi Arabian capital will......

US aviation regulator pushes next-generation aircraft toward commercial launch

The United States is preparing for a new era of aviation as federal regulators work to create a framework that could speed up the arrival of air taxis, supersonic aircraft and other emerging technologies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is adapting its certification and regulatory......

Boeing challenges Airbus loan package as US-EU aircraft subsidy tensions return

Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has......

Canada partners with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen aerospace industry

The Canadian government is partnering with Pratt & Whitney Canada to support the growth and competitiveness of the country's aerospace sector, the Industry Ministry announced on Monday. The initiative involves collaboration with the Canadian unit of RTX, one of the world's major aerospace......

US appeals court overturns class action status in Boeing 737 MAX 9 shareholder lawsuit

A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned the class-action certification in a shareholder lawsuit against Boeing, dealing a procedural victory to the aircraft manufacturer in litigation stemming from the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air cabin panel blowout. The ruling, issued by the 4th U.S. Circuit......