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The deal, which includes 10 firm orders with options for 10 more aircraft, marks Embraer’s first sale of the C-390 military transport in the Middle East and largest single order to date. Brazilian airframer Embraer has logged the first sale of its C-390 transport to a Middle East buyer, signing a 20-aircraft deal with the… The post UAE signs 20 aircraft deal with Embraer marking largest C-390 order to date first appeared on FlightGlobal.

UK Government Confirms Loosening Of Slot Rules Amid Jet Fuel Crisis The UK government eased slot rules to allow airlines that cancel flights due to potential fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict to not lose their slots. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 05/04/2026 - 13:38 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

Singapore Airlines To Introduce Starlink On Long-Haul Fleet Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink connectivity across its long-haul fleet from the first quarter of 2027. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 05/04/2026 - 13:13 Author Chen Chuanren Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Interiors & Connectivity

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over … The post Emirates is reconnecting the world through Dubai with 96% of its global network restored appeared first on Biz Today.

Initial indications suggest vehicle might also have been involved as flight UA169 arrived from Venice US investigators are probing an incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER hit a light pole while conducting its approach to Newark. The aircraft had been inbound from Venice, as flight UA169, at around 12:45 on 3 May. According… The post United 767-400ER hits light pole on approach to Newark first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Gifted Qatari 747-8 BBJ comes with ethical concerns. A former Qatari Boeing 747-8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) has completed flight testing pending its use by President Donald Trump as Air Force One. Following Qatar’s gifting of the four-engined BBJ to the Pentagon in 2025, the aircraft has undergone modifications and is ready for a new… The post Trump’s new Air Force One completes flight testing first appeared on FlightGlobal.

6 million guest journeys, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo handled during disruption By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai … The post DXB sustains global connectivity through regional disruption, readies for return of strong demand as UAE airspace restrictions ease appeared first on Biz Today.

Qantas Group will also extend domestic capacity cuts for another quarter. Qantas Group will moderate planned international capacity growth between July and September, in response to “significantly elevated” fuel prices. The airline group – comprising mainline operator Qantas and low-cost unit Jetstar – had originally planned to grow international capacity by 4% year on year,… The post Qantas Group to slow international capacity growth as fuel crisis persists first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Spirit Airlines, already on shaky financial grounds, has become the first airline victim of the Netanyahu/Trump war with Iran. The

Modern commercial aircraft, including platforms like the Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A320neo, predominantly use carbon brake systems instead of traditional steel brakes. This shift is driven by the need for lighter weight, superior thermal performance, and longer service life. However, beyond performance, the real focus for airlines and MRO providers is economics, particularly how efficiently […] The post Scenario: Why carbon brakes dominate modern fleets appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

After years of uncertainty, Boeing has now drawn a firm line in the sand as the Boeing 777-9 is expected to enter service in 2027. Announced as part of its Q1 2026 results, the update confirms that launch customer Lufthansa is finally set to receive the long-delayed aircraft, bringing a sense of forward momentum to […] The post Boeing 777-9 back on track for 2027 appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.