Ethiopian Converts Boeing 787-9 Options to Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has turned six Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner options into firm orders, adding to the 11 Dreamliners it originally ordered in 2023. The deal, signed in Arlington, Virginia, expands the carrier’s long‑haul fleet from its Addis Ababa hub. Ethiopian already operates the largest Dreamliner fleet in Africa, using both the -8 and -9 variants. The new aircraft will support route growth and improve operational efficiency.
Jet Fuel Volatility Continues to Weigh on Airline Profitability, Warns IBA
New IBA analysis shows jet fuel prices remain roughly 54% above pre‑conflict levels, with a brief dip to $94 per barrel after a ceasefire but overall volatility persisting. The firm revised its 2026 global airline EBIT margin outlook down to...
East Anglian Air Ambulance Launches £8.2m Appeal for New Cambridge Base as Airport Closure Looms
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has launched an $10.5 million fundraising appeal to build a new base at New Shardelowes Farm near Fulbourn, as Cambridge City Airport faces closure in 2030. The charity currently operates two hubs, and losing the Cambridge...
Embraer Honours Top-Performing Suppliers at 2026 Conference
Embraer honored its best‑performing suppliers across ten categories at the 2026 Embraer Suppliers Conference, held under the theme “Moving Forward as One.” The awards recognize partners that helped drive operational efficiency and strong results during 2025, a year of robust...
TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic Lead Strong UK Showing in Global Airline Emissions Rankings
UK carriers topped Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky emissions review, with TUI Airways securing third place globally and Virgin Atlantic seventh. TUI logged a low 53.6 g CO₂ per available seat kilometre, while Virgin led the transatlantic category. The rankings highlight the impact...
British Airways Launches Fully-Funded Pilot Training for 4th Year
British Airways has opened applications for its fourth consecutive Speedbird Pilot Academy, a fully‑funded two‑year pilot training program. The airline is investing £18 million (about $23 million) to sponsor 160 candidates, covering the £100,000 ($128,000) tuition per trainee and guaranteeing a job...
European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger jet‑fuel shortages across the EU within weeks. About half of Europe’s jet fuel is sourced through the Persian Gulf, and prices have surged...
Airbus Records Key Orders and Steady Delivery Flow in March 2026
Airbus reported a strong March 2026 performance, securing a 100‑aircraft A320neo family order from lessor AerCap and a 20‑unit A350F freighter deal with Atlas Air. The company also delivered 60 aircraft to 38 customers, including UK carriers easyJet and British...
Loganair Appoints Scott Cunningham as Chief Financial Officer
Loganair has appointed Scott Cunningham as its new Chief Financial Officer, adding more than 25 years of financial and leadership experience to the UK’s largest regional airline. Cunningham previously served as CFO of InterBulk Group and helped steer Iomart Group...
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Air Astana Finalises Landmark Order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Air Astana has placed a landmark order for 25 Airbus A320neo family jets, the largest direct purchase in its history. The mix includes five A320neo and twenty A321neo aircraft, destined for both the main carrier and its low‑cost subsidiary FlyArystan....
Vietnam Airlines Announces Summer Schedule for London Flights
Vietnam Airlines unveiled its summer timetable, adding three weekly non‑stop flights from London Heathrow to Hanoi and two weekly non‑stop services to Ho Chi Minh City. All routes will be operated by Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners departing from Terminal 4. The schedule provides the...
Fake Airline ‘Help’ Accounts Surge on X as Middle East Disruption Fuels New Wave of Scams
Travelers across the UK and Europe are seeing a sharp rise in fake airline customer‑service accounts on X as the Middle East conflict forces widespread flight cancellations and delays. Fraudsters impersonate carriers such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, replying...
Bristol Airport Sets Out Long-Term Expansion Plans to Boost Capacity and Unlock Long-Haul Growth
British regional hub Bristol Airport unveiled a long‑term masterplan targeting a rise to about 15 million passengers per year by the late 2030s. The plan includes extending the runway to accommodate larger aircraft, enabling the first long‑haul services to North America,...
Middle East Airspace Closures Trigger Sharp Drop in Flights
Widespread airspace closures across the Middle East have slashed flight activity by 59% since February 28, 2026, according to IBA analysis. Emirates trimmed its schedule by 53% and Qatar Airways nearly halted operations, parking roughly 43% of its fleet. Rising...