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Boeing’s long-delayed efforts to field two new Air Force One aircraft faces more setbacks as interior design problems… Boeing Air Force One delays worsen as report reveals interior design problems appeared first on AeroTime.

Apollo Global Management has agreed a recommended cash acquisition of easyJet valuing the airline at approximately £5.7 billion… Apollo agrees £5.7 billion takeover of easyJet as Castlelake walks away appeared first on AeroTime.

Lufthansa Plans To Reject Early 777-9s Lufthansa has joined Emirates with plans to reject early-built Boeing 777Xs, the company’s CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed. cory.hitt@avia… Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:28 Author Jens Flottau Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Cathay Group posted a sharp rise in profit for the first half of 2026, even as a spike… Cathay Group profit rises to $795M in H1 2026 despite fuel price spike appeared first on AeroTime.

The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later… Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight appeared first on AeroTime.

Central European budget operator lifts passenger numbers by a quarter during April-June period. Wizz Air fell to an operating loss of €183.3 million ($211.6 million) in the three months to June 2026 on fuel costs up 39% for the period. The Central European budget carrier increased revenues 6% to €1.5 billion in the first quarter… The post Wizz Air falls to first-quarter loss after fuel costs hit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Cathay Pacific’s parent group reported 1H26 net profit of HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million), up 71% year over year. Attributable profit

DUBAI/JOHANNESBURG: Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA … The post Emirates and South African Airways Expand Codeshare Partnership appeared first on Biz Today.

China's airline industry remains one of the world's most competitive aviation markets, with state-owned airline groups, fast-growing private carriers and expanding airports all vying for passengers. Yet, increasingly, the industry's toughest competitor is not another airline. Speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Australia Pacific, China Southern Airlines Regional Director of Sales and Marketing William Wang argued that high-speed rail now holds an "absolute advantage" on domestic routes of around 800km or less. Rather than fighting that reality, Chinese airlines are adapting their networks around it, using integrated rail-air connectivity to feed international services through major hub airports. This marks a significant shift in airline strategy. China's experience demonstrates that the future relationship between aviation and rail is becoming less about direct competition and more about integration. For airlines worldwide facing airport constraints, sustainability pressures a

Palm Beach International Airport's transformation into President Donald J Trump International Airport - complete with the new DJT airport code - is unprecedented in US aviation. Never before has a major commercial airport been renamed after a sitting president, creating a unique intersection between politics, branding and airport strategy. Beyond the symbolism, the development raises more substantive questions. What are the financial implications of rebranding a public airport? Could heightened national attention accelerate infrastructure investment, public-private partnerships or future expansion? And what does the arrangement reveal about the evolving relationship between political influence, airport governance and commercial aviation in the United States? DJT remains a profitable, predominantly domestic airport with strong utilisation, growing passenger traffic and an established general aviation presence. Yet its new identity ensures that its commercial performance, governance and