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Saab prepares to launch flight testing on Sweden’s first GlobalEye airborne early warning jet
The aircraft is undergoing testing and verification ahead of its first flight and subsequent delivery to the Swedish air force.
UK transport secretary: Heathrow expansion and climate goals can coexist
Opposition party suggests delays could deter international investors as government weighs sustainability against growth.
Draken deploys Sting and Phantom Sky training combination for first time
Technology simulated integrated air defence system threat for UK and allies. Draken has completed the first training delivery of its ‘Sting’ simulated ground-based air defence system capability employed alongside its ‘Phantom Sky’ control technology, both of which form part of its wider ‘Red Force’ ecosystem. The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Cobra Warrior 26-2 training event, staged from 14 September to 2 October, saw Sting deployed from two of the service’s bases.
Air Center Helicopters extends H225 lease deal with Milestone
Texas-based operator will continue to fly the heavy-twins in support of government customers until 2033.
Norse Atlantic chief sees up to four 787s for ACMI as it evolves network
Chief executive Eivind Roald flags continued mix of business lines, including distinct networks for summer and winter seasons.
Royal Jordanian hit by tourism slump on back of Iran war: chief executive
Amman-based carrier has had to be ‘agile and nimble’ to cope with fallout from Middle East conflict, says Samer Majali.
Airlines urged to ‘keep the faith’ in CORSIA amid shortage of eligible emissions units
Efforts are intensifying to address supply shortage issues before mandatory phase of the global market-based mechanism begins in 2027.
Zuri picks EdgePerformance to provide powerplant in TD2.0 aircraft
Developer will use modified Rotax 912 ULS piston engine as heart of hybrid-electric system. Czech Republic-based vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft developer Zuri has picked Norwegian firm EdgePerformance to supply the thermal engine that forms the core of the hybrid-electric powertrain for its Technology Demonstrator (TD) 2.0 vehicle.
Nepal orders Robinson Unmanned’s Spirit for army operations
Deal includes undisclosed number of aircraft, plus sensor payloads. Nepal has ordered Robinson Unmanned’s Spirit small uncrewed aerial system (UAS) for use by its army. Placed through the US government’s Foreign Military Sales system via Robinson’s Ascent AeroSystems contracting entity, the award also spans the provision of “payload kits, along with additional aircraft hardware, spares, extended warranty coverage and operator training”, the company says.
Lufthansa chief Spohr hopeful of easier approval path for TAP acquisition
Relative lack of network overlap should speed European Commission clearance for acquisition of minority stake in Portuguese carrier, says Lufthansa Group CEO.
Airbus looks to further A220 enhancement as engine durability issue recedes
Airframer outlines improvements in performance, flexibility, and maintenance intervals after overcoming powerplant ‘crisis’.
Korean Air sees improved profits on ‘margin-focused’ capacity strategy
Increased profitability came despite fuel costs rising 67% year on year. Korean Air has reported an 11.9% improvement in third-quarter profits, following what it calls “margin-focused” capacity management amid higher fuel prices. Korean Air says that despite the fuel-price increase revenues continued to grow on strong travel demand, hitting an all-time high.
ITA eyes further routes in the Americas as it looks to build share
Italian carrier to start Caracas service in March 2027. ITA Airways will continue to focus on increasing its long-haul network as it aims to build market share from its Rome Fiumicino base. The Italian carrier has just announced plans to launch thrice-weekly flights from 30 March 2027 from the Italian capital to Caracas in Venezuela, a route formerly operated by ITA predecessor Alitalia.
Stretched A220 could co-exist with A320neo: programme chief
Airbus believes sector demand is sufficient for both variants despite clear preference for current A220 over A319neo.
Boeing rebuilds backlog after 737 Max and pandemic crises
The company’s orderbook has particularly swelled since early 2025 amid strong demand for 737s and 787s. Boeing’s commercial aircraft backlog now includes some 2,300 more aircraft orders now than it did during the depths of the twin coronavirus and 737 Max crises in 2020, reflecting a recovery that has particularly picked up steam in the… The post Boeing rebuilds backlog after 737 Max and pandemic crises first appeared on FlightGlobal.
Airbus sees no business case for stretching A321neo
Largest single-aisle twinjet undergoing enhancement with technologies from long-range XLR. While Airbus is migrating the A321XLR wing to the baseline A321neo, as part of an enhancement plan, the airframer is ruling out a further stretch to its largest single-aisle variant. Speaking during a briefing in Toulouse on 13 October, head of the A320 programme Christoph Zammert said the A321neo “in theory…still has some potential to be stretched”.
Poland’s PGL plans all-cargo operation
Entry into the all-cargo market forms part of wider strategic plan for more co-operation among its Polish aviation interests including LOT.
Abra still eyeing IPO when volatility clears
Abra chief executive Adrian Neuhauser says the group remains ready for listing, but that timing is not right.
Israel signs for 12 E-model Apache attack helicopters
The “Echo” model AH-64Es are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the 2030s. Israel has signed a deal with Boeing covering 12 of the airframer’s latest AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The agreement will see the new rotorcraft delivered in the beginning of the 2030s, with neither Boeing nor the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) providing a more specific timeframe. A purchase price was also not disclosed.
F-35C logs first landing aboard Ford-class aircraft carrier
The John F Kennedy is the US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier and the second vessel in the Ford-class line. Lockheed Martin’s F-35C naval strike fighter has logged its first landing aboard one of the US Navy’s new Ford-class aircraft carriers. The milestone, which took place on 13 October off the coast of Virginia, did not… The post F-35C logs first landing aboard Ford-class aircraft carrier first appeared on FlightGlobal.
Turning point on scaling SAF output unlikely before 2040, says producer
Aether Fuels is confident it will have several commercial plants ‘up and running’ in 14 years and expects to sign more agreements with airlines in the near future.
Airbus Helicopters readies HTeaming crewed-uncrewed system for year-end service entry
Technology enables crew on helicopter to task activities involving drones. Airbus Helicopters’ HTeaming technology is ready for service introduction by the end of this year, with the company pitching an “agnostic” capability to enable rotorcraft operators to work in tandem with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Following several years of development work and testing, the company is now offering an initial standalone solution where a single drone can be tasked from a crewed helicopter via a tablet controller, with a safety pilot in the loop.
Portugal picks Lufthansa over Air France-KLM for TAP stake
The final decision came down to Lufthansa’s ‘financially stronger proposal’ government says. Lufthansa Group has won the bidding for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, beating out Air France-KLM. Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved the selection on 14 October, the government says. The total price, including the 5% reserved for employees, is €1.2 billion ($1.33 billion) for 49.9% of the company.
EU will ‘lose again’ if it tries to extend ETS scope: IATA chief economist
Marie Owens Thomsen describes European Commission proposal to expand Emissions Trading System beyond the EEA as ‘self-empowered overreach’. Europe will “lose again” if it pushes ahead with plans to expand the scope of its EU emissions trading system (ETS) to cover flights beyond the European Economic Area, IATA’s senior vice-president of sustainability and chief economist… The post EU will ‘lose again’ if it tries to extend ETS scope: IATA chief economist first appeared on FlightGlobal.
Pilatus launches flight testing with first PC-7 MKX trainer for French air force
Basic trainer began flight activities in Switzerland on 9 October. Pilatus has launched flight-test activities with a first PC-7 MKX ordered for the French air force, with the basic trainer completing a debut sortie on 9 October. A second flight with the lead example – serial number 1009, which will later gain the service registration 701HA – took place from the Swiss airframer’s Stans production site on 13 October.
Japan Airlines picks Embraer 190-E2 for regional fleet renewal
Embraer now has E2 orders from Japan’s two largest carriers. Japan Airlines has ordered up to 26 Embraer 190-E2 jets, which will replace the current E-Jets operated by regional unit J-Air. Announced on 14 October, the deal comprises 16 firm orders and 10 options; deliveries will commence in fiscal year 2029, which starts on 1 March 2029. Osaka Itami-based J-Air operates 32 E-Jets, comprising 18 E175s and 14 E190s.
Air Tahiti receives first all-business-class ATR 72
Turboprop will operate flights between Tahiti, and resort islands of Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Taha’a.
US Army to test SNC degraded visual environment sensor on ‘MX’ autonomous Black Hawk
The Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System can see through dust, fog and smoke and is already flying with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The US Army plans to equip its new autonomous-capable Sikorsky UH-60MX Black Hawk with an advanced sensor meant to assist pilots while operating in obscured conditions like brownouts and darkness. Manufactured… The post US Army to test SNC degraded visual environment sensor on ‘MX’ autonomous Black Hawk first appeared on FlightGlobal.
United completes Guam switch to 737 Max 8s early
Pacific service now operates with 10 newer Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft instead of 737-800s. United Airlines has completed the replacement of its Guam-based fleet ahead of schedule. The US carrier will now operate 10 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from the Pacific hub instead of older 737-800s. Their replacement was originally planned by the end of the year. All 10 of the aircraft will be equipped with Starlink satellite wi-fi and new interiors, with installations of the network already completed on two aircraft as of 13 October.
AeronautX aims to break duopoly with Amsterdam pilot training centre
Niall Olver-owned company’s new venture will initially operate Bombardier Challenger simulators. A new entrant hopes to break what it calls a duopoly in business aviation pilot training in Europe by opening an eight-bay simulator centre near Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. AeronautX, part of the AX group of companies wholly or part-owned by ExecuJet founder Niall Olver, will open the facility in the first quarter of 2027, initially with a pair of full-flight simulators for Bombardier Challenger 300 and Challenger 650 series aircraft. However,
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