Philippine Airlines has taken a significant step in advancing its widebody fleet renewal strategy by securing a financing facility that covers pre-delivery payments for five Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The arrangement has been structured with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, the global investment banking arm of France’s Groupe BPCE, underscoring continued lender confidence in the flag carrier’s long-term growth and…
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…
Air Niugini To Launch Airbus A220-300 On Australia Routes as the Papua New Guinea flag carrier prepares to deploy its newly inducted narrowbody aircraft on international services for the first time.
AirAsia Considers Major Airbus A220 Order, marking a potential strategic shift in fleet planning for one of Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline groups as it evaluates expansion beyond its traditionally single-aisle Airbus fleet.
Singapore Airlines A350 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around following a landing attempt at Singapore Changi Airport, highlighting the operational risks associated with unstable approaches and missed landing procedures.
S7 Technics Expands CFM56 Engine Repair Capacity as Russia’s largest independent maintenance provider continues to scale domestic engine overhaul capabilities in response to long-term access restrictions to foreign MRO facilities.
Egyptair A350-900 MSN 767 Returns From First Flight, representing a major step forward in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy and Airbus’ A350 production program. The aircraft completed its maiden flight on 22 January 2026, operating under Airbus test registration F-WZGZ, before returning successfully following standard flight-test procedures.
Japan Airlines A350-1000 MSN 756 Completes First Flight, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal program and Airbus’ ongoing A350-1000 production schedule. The aircraft conducted its maiden flight on 23 January 2026, operating under Airbus test registration F-WZGO, as part of the standard pre-delivery flight test process required for all newly built widebody…
Loong Air Airbus A320neo MSN 13055 Completes First Flight as the aircraft successfully carried out its maiden flight on 23 January 2026, marking a significant step toward its future delivery and operational entry. The flight concluded with a go-around, a common and fully planned maneuver during initial flight test programs, allowing flight crews and engineers to…
Delta A220 Returns to Gate After De-Icing Fluid Enters Cabin following a pre-departure incident during winter operations in New York.
