Delta Air Lines Orders Airbus A330neo And A350 Aircraft, confirming a firm commitment for 31 next-generation widebody jets as part of its long-term international fleet strategy. The order consists of 16 Airbus A330-900 aircraft and 15 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening Delta’s widebody portfolio and reinforcing its strategic relationship with Airbus.
Nakanihon Air Takes Delivery Of Japan’s First Piaggio P.180, marking a significant milestone for both the operator and Piaggio Aerospace following the aircraft’s successful type certification by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
British Airways A350-1000 Suffers Wheel Loss On Takeoff, after one of the aircraft’s main landing gear wheels detached during the takeoff roll from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, prompting a serious but safely managed in-flight incident.
Boeing Reports Q4 2025 Profit After Digital Unit Sale, marking a significant financial turnaround as the aerospace manufacturer returned to positive earnings following a loss in the prior-year period.
UPS Permanently Retires MD-11 Freighter Fleet, confirming the immediate and irreversible withdrawal of all remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft from its global operations following a fatal accident and subsequent fleet review.
Qantas A380 Found With Tool Left On Wing after post-flight inspections revealed a maintenance tool had been left on the aircraft during prior technical work, raising renewed scrutiny over maintenance procedures at the Australian flag carrier.
Temasek has formally denied a media report claiming that it is in talks to acquire a majority stake in Kenya Airways, dismissing speculation surrounding a potential strategic investment in the African airline.
Air China has officially launched a new nonstop service between Beijing Capital International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, strengthening air connectivity between China and the United Arab Emirates and reinforcing ties between two major political and economic centers.
Ryanair has reported a sharp decline in third-quarter profitability after setting aside a substantial provision related to an ongoing regulatory dispute in Italy, underscoring the financial impact of competition enforcement actions despite strong underlying operational performance.
Riyadh Air has formally entered the air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo, activating belly-hold freight operations across its widebody fleet. The announcement, made on January 21, marks a key milestone in the Saudi Arabian start-up carrier’s phased commercial rollout and highlights cargo as a strategic pillar alongside passenger operations.
