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19 June 2026

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Dassault completes Falcon 10X first flight

FlightGlobal · 11:46
Maiden sortie of new ultra-long-range business jet lasted 2h 30min. Dassault Aviation has completed the maiden sortie of its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines, the aircraft took off at 11:10 local on 19 June from the airframer’s Bordeaux-Merignac production site. Operating with the call-sign MEDOC01, the twinjet conducted… The post Dassault completes Falcon 10X first flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Heathrow third runway debate rumbles on as UK government launches consultation

FlightGlobal · 11:37
Ten-week consultation invites opinions on how a proposed expansion of the constrained London hub would impact economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise pollution. The UK government’s target of delivering a final planning decision in 2029 on whether to build a third runway at London Heathrow has moved a step closer with the launch… The post Heathrow third runway debate rumbles on as UK government launches consultation first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Qantas highlights nonstop demand as it shows off cabin designs for A350-1000ULR

FlightGlobal · 06:54
Interior configuration for ‘Project Sunrise’ is heavily premium but includes 140-seat economy section. Australian carrier Qantas has shown off the seating design for the Airbus A350-1000ULR which will conduct its nonstop ‘Project Sunrise’ flights between Sydney and London. The four-class 238-seat arrangement will be around 40% premium or premium-economy cabins, but will still feature 140… The post Qantas highlights nonstop demand as it shows off cabin designs for A350-1000ULR first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Qatar Airways Expands Leadership Team, Restores 85% Of Network

Aviation Week Network · 18:30
Qatar Airways Expands Leadership Team, Restores 85% Of Network Qatar Airways appoints a new chief operating officer and chief customer officer as it reaches 85% network recovery with its 160-destination summer schedule. jill.angelini@… Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:30 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily AviationWeek.com Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

African Ministers Sign Declaration To Fast-Track Single African Sky

Aviation Week Network · 16:37
African Ministers Sign Declaration To Fast-Track Single African Sky African ministers reaffirm a commitment to advance accessible, connected, affordable and sustainable air transport across Africa. jill.angelini@… Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:37 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily AviationWeek.com Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

USAF B-52 crashes in California

FlightGlobal · 21:44
The service says the crash appears “not survivable”, Edwards AFB’s airfield is closed. A US Air Force (USAF) Boeing B-52 bomber has crashed after taking off from Edwards AFB in California on 15 June, with video showing aircraft’s wreckage strewn across a swath of charred ground. “A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly… The post USAF B-52 crashes in California first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Routes & Schedules

Video of the week: The supply chain crisis reshaping aviation’s future

CAPA · 01:15
Supply chain disruption has emerged as one of the most significant constraints on aviation's growth and recovery. What began as a temporary consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a structural challenge affecting airlines, manufacturers, maintenance providers and airports across the industry. Aircraft delivery delays, engine shortages, component availability issues and labour constraints are limiting capacity growth and increasing operational complexity at a time when travel demand remains strong. Geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and sustainability requirements are adding further strain to already stretched global supply networks. For airline leaders, supply chain resilience is no longer simply a procurement issue. It has become a strategic imperative that directly influences fleet planning, operational reliability, financial performance and long-term competitiveness. This session from the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition in Berlin in Apr-2

The premium leisure paradox: Europe's high-value passengers rewrite airline economics

CAPA · 01:30
For decades, premium aviation economics were built around one customer: the corporate traveller. Airlines designed cabins, loyalty programmes and networks around passengers travelling on company budgets, while leisure passengers largely filled the back of the aircraft. That distinction is becoming increasingly blurred. Across Europe especially, a new generation of high-spending leisure travellers is reshaping the economics of premium travel. Premium economy continues to expand rapidly, business class demand remains resilient on leisure-heavy routes and airlines are investing heavily in products designed not for corporate road warriors, but for travellers spending their own money. The shift is visible everywhere from the Mediterranean tourism boom to the growing premiumisation of low-cost carriers and the transformation of airport experiences. It is also challenging long-held assumptions about yield management, network planning and customer loyalty. The rise of premium leisure may ultim

Emirates July 2026 569-seater A380 Operations – 14JUN26

AeroRoutes · 00:01
Published at 1701PDT 15JUN26 / 0001GMT 16JUN26 Emirates during the month of July 2026 schedules the 569-seater 3-class Airbus A380 aircraft on following routes, as the airline revised operational schedule last week. As of 14JUN26, planned 569-seater operation includes the following. Dubai – Birmingham EK039/040 Dubai – Copenhagen eff 04JUL26 EK151/152 (Service between 01JUL26 and 03JUL26 operated by 615-seater) Separately, the 615-seater A380 is scheduled to operate Dubai – Dusseldorf EK055/056 service from 26JUN26.

Traffic & Metrics

IATA Figures Show 2025 was a Very Safe Year for Air Transport

ittn.ie · 07:00
IATA Figures Show 2025 was a Very Safe Year for Air Transport  ittn.ie