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.
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.
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.
Singapore Airlines has grounded one of its widebody aircraft following a suspected tail strike incident involving an Airbus A350-941 during a go-around at Singapore Changi Airport. The event occurred on January 24, 2026, during Flight SQ917, which was operating from Manila to Singapore. The aircraft involved, registered as 9V-SHW, executed a go-around on final approach into Changi Airport before…
airBaltic Expands ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025 as the Latvian carrier reports a substantial increase in wet-lease and charter activity, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading ACMI capacity providers. During the year, the airline operated approximately 30,000 ACMI flights, representing a 14.5% year-on-year increase, while wet-lease activities contributed 20% of total revenue, highlighting their growing importance…
Somon Air continued to record steady traffic growth in 2025, reflecting a sustained recovery in demand and positioning the carrier for further fleet and network expansion in 2026.
Uzbekistan Airways reported moderate passenger growth in 2025, reflecting continued recovery in demand alongside operational and fleet developments across its network.
Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported strong year-on-year growth across passengers, capacity, and network reach. The airline carried 22.4 million passengers during the year, representing a 21% increase compared with 2024 and marking the highest annual total since its inception.
