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Resilient demand for premium seats and from loyalty programme members kept LATAM in the black. LATAM Airlines Group was able to pass to customers much of the increase in fuel prices in the second quarter thanks to strong travel demand, especially for premium seats and from member of its loyalty programme. The company reported an… The post LATAM confident in outlook, growth after Q2 profit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Former Ethiopian Airlines boss Tewolde Gebremariam has been named as the new CEO of Air India, following a… Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines boss as new CEO appeared first on AeroTime.

Cathay Cautiously Optimistic Despite Strong First-Half Performance Cathay Pacific posts strong first-half results, but geopolitical uncertainty and rising fuel costs cloud its outlook for the second half. jill.angelini@… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 13:52 Author Chen Chuanren Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) partially suspended flight operations overnight from August 4 to August 5, 2026, after police responded… Suspected explosive device and mid-air collision disrupt Leipzig airport appeared first on AeroTime.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a safety incident involving a Marine One helicopter carrying US President… FAA examines Marine One safety incident involving Trump take off: WSJ appeared first on AeroTime.

Israeli carrier benefited from reduction in military operations in early April. Israeli flag-carrier El Al managed to offset a loss-making first quarter with a substantially-improved second, doubling its net profit to $132 million for the three months to 30 June. Reduction in military activity in early April allowed a “rapid recovery in demand”, says the… The post El Al stays profitable at half-year mark after sharp recovery in second quarter first appeared on FlightGlobal.

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has officially launched Crypto.com Pay™, becoming the first airport retailer in the Middle East to introduce the regulated digital payment solution. Eligible customers can now use Crypto.com Pay™ when shopping at Dubai Duty Free both in Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA), as well … The post Dubai Duty Free Becomes First Airport Retailer in the Middle East to Introduce Crypto.com Pay™ as a Regulated Digital Payment Option appeared first on Biz Today.

Freighter exposed to oscillations as part of preparations for flight. Airbus has carried out ground vibration testing on the A350 freighter, modelling the twinjet’s dynamic response ahead of its maiden flight. The tests were conducted in June, says the airframer, which is to use two A350Fs for certification work. Aeroelastic and dynamic load computation is… The post A350F undergoes vibration tests to validate cargo jet’s aeroelastic model first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Commercial airlines have never offered a stronger premium product. Over three decades, business class has steadily absorbed the features once reserved for first class, from fully flat beds and enclosed suites to personalised service and exclusive ground experiences. At the same time, many carriers are quietly retiring first class altogether, reflecting where premium demand and profitability now lie. Yet despite this evolution, private aviation continues to expand alongside commercial premium travel rather than being displaced by it. The explanation lies in what each product is fundamentally selling. Airlines have become exceptionally good at delivering luxury, consistency and connectivity at scale, while business aviation continues to command a premium through something commercial operators cannot replicate - complete control over time, schedule and destination. Understanding where these markets genuinely overlap, and where they remain structurally different, is becoming increasingly i

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Aug. 5, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing’s 737 Max 7 finally obtained certification on Aug. 3. The company and airline customers hope certification of the Max 10 is not far behind. Certification of... Read More The post Max 10 proving popular variant at top end of 737 lineup appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

It can take many years to get an airspace change to deployment, but what happens when that day finally arrives? You may think that implementing an airspace change would involve a major interruption to the operation. In reality, everything the team does in the run-up to deployment is to ensure the network can continue to function as normal when a change happens. The post What happens when an airspace change goes live? appeared first on NATS Blog.