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Édouard Philippe calls for a sovereign France-made firefighting aircraft fleet

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called for the development of a “sovereign” firefighting aircraft to strengthen France’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires. The Horizons party leader and candidate for the 2027 presidential election argued that......

Korean Air reports 34% drop in quarterly profit despite record revenue

Korean Air reported a sharp decline in second-quarter operating profit as higher fuel costs weighed on earnings, even as the airline posted its highest-ever revenue for a second quarter thanks to robust passenger demand and a booming cargo business. The South Korean flag carrier said strong inbound......

Morocco expands summer 2026 air capacity with 8.2 million seats

Morocco is significantly expanding its air transport capacity for the summer 2026 season, reinforcing its ambition to become a leading aviation hub connecting Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. The new seasonal program is designed to meet growing passenger demand while facilitating......

French air traffic controllers' union rejects audit findings on strikes and aviation performance

France's main air traffic controllers' union has strongly criticised a recent report by the Court of Auditors, accusing the institution of relying on inaccurate figures and proposing recommendations that it says are incompatible with French law. The dispute adds to the ongoing debate over the......

German investigators link misplaced locking pin to Boeing 787 nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport

German aviation investigators have identified a misplaced locking pin as a key factor in the nose landing gear collapse involving a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt Airport, according to an interim investigation released on Thursday. The incident occurred on June 4, as the aircraft was being prepared......

Airbus boosts first-half aircraft deliveries by 15%, keeping annual targets within reach

Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft during the first six months of 2026, posting a 15% increase from the same period a year earlier and reinforcing expectations that the European aerospace manufacturer is on course to achieve its annual production objectives. The company handed over 89 aircraft......

Trump to fly legacy Air Force One to UK as newly refurbished aircraft makes separate visit

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will travel to the United Kingdom aboard the long-serving Air Force One aircraft, while the newly refurbished presidential jet will make a separate trip to the same destination for a public appearance involving American military personnel. In a message posted......

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff to join Air Canada as chief executive in 2027

Scandinavian airline SAS has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Anko van der Werff, will leave the company at the start of 2027 to take the helm of Air Canada, marking a significant leadership change for two major international carriers. The executive, who has led SAS since 2021, will remain......

EU court rejects Ryanair challenge to Italy's COVID-19 airline support scheme

The European Union's General Court has dismissed appeals filed by Ryanair against Italy's COVID-19 financial support programme for airlines, ruling that the emergency state aid scheme complied with European Union law. The decision confirms the legality of subsidies granted by the Italian government......