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GOL launches first Europe route

GOL launches first Europe route

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Brazil's GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes, a commercial airline, started its first long-haul flight to Europe on Sept 16-17, 2026. The route connects Lisbon, Portugal, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, using an Airbus A330-200 wet leased from Spanish carrier Wamos Air.

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Jetstream delivers Saab 340B(F)

Jetstream delivers Saab 340B(F)

Categories: Cargo & Ground Handling, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Jetstream Aviation Capital, a US aircraft leasing company, delivered its first Saab 340B(F) cargo plane to Ryan Air, a US cargo airline in Alaska. The aircraft will support scheduled and charter cargo flights across Western Alaska starting August 2026.

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ACG delivers Airbus A321neo

ACG delivers Airbus A321neo

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, delivered the first Airbus A321neo to Wizz Air, a Hungarian commercial airline, at Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. This is part of a sale-and-leaseback deal for four aircraft, expanding Wizz Air's leased fleet.

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Somon Air receives first B737 MAX

Somon Air receives first B737 MAX

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Somon Air, a Tajik commercial scheduled airline, has received its first Boeing 737-8, the first 737 MAX in Tajikistan. The aircraft is leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and will support short- and medium-haul routes across Central Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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Aeroflot orders 90 MC-21 aircraft

Aeroflot orders 90 MC-21 aircraft

Categories: Commercial / Regions: Unknown

Aeroflot, a Russian commercial scheduled airline, has ordered 90 additional domestically produced MC-21 aircraft from Russian manufacturers. The deal raises its planned MC-21 fleet to 108, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2032 and 22 years of support.

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Ryanair CEO apologizes for remarks

Ryanair CEO apologizes for remarks

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Ryanair, an Irish commercial scheduled airline, CEO Michael O’Leary has apologised for calling rival airlines “high-fare rapists” over ticket prices. He said the wording was careless and apologised to victims and survivors after criticism from politicians and advocates.

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DHL Alibaba explore AI logistics

DHL Alibaba explore AI logistics

Categories: Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

DHL Group, a German logistics company, and China’s Alibaba.com will explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools to simplify cross-border logistics for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The plan includes linking DHL Global Forwarding services with Alibaba’s Accio AI platform.

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United defers Midwest routes

United defers Midwest routes

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a US government aviation agency, has limited United Airlines, a US commercial airline, at capacity-constrained airports. The limits have influenced United’s choice of new routes, with leisure destinations prioritized over some regional Midwest markets.

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Five bases prepare for B-21

Five bases prepare for B-21

Categories: Defence, MROs / Regions: Unknown

The US Air Force is spending billions upgrading five bases across four states to support the new Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber. These upgrades include runways, hangars, and security to enable testing, maintenance, and operations of the advanced bomber fleet.

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Two killed in Alaska crash

Two killed in Alaska crash

Categories: Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

A Piper PA-18 Super Cub crashed shortly after takeoff from a dirt airstrip near Nabesna, Alaska, on 17 September 2026. Both occupants died. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause. No details on weather or mechanical issues yet.

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Airbus: The Idea That Changed Aviation

Airbus: The Idea That Changed Aviation

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Gulfstream : Redefining Business Aviation

Gulfstream : Redefining Business Aviation

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Dassault: From Fighters To Falcons

Dassault: From Fighters To Falcons

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Boeing : From Seaplane to Global Aviation

Boeing : From Seaplane to Global Aviation

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Why Aircraft Spend Months in Hangars

Why Aircraft Spend Months in Hangars

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

Genz is Taking the Controls

Genz is Taking the Controls

Categories: Human Factor & Crew Life

The Hidden Cost of Flight Delay

The Hidden Cost of Flight Delay

Categories: Aviation Business & Markets

Why Narrow Body Aircraft Dominate Aviation

Why Narrow Body Aircraft Dominate Aviation

Categories: Aviation Business & Markets

The Rise Of Drone As A Service (DaaS)

The Rise Of Drone As A Service (DaaS)

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

The Digital Transformation of Aircraft Maintenance

The Digital Transformation of Aircraft Maintenance

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

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