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Akasa Air is reportedly in talks with Boeing for more than 200 additional 737 MAX jets, according to Bloomberg — a deal that roughly doubles the Indian carrier’s existing order book. It comes as Boeing is separately dealing with a…

Portfolio of nine widebodies and 24 single-aisle jets valued at $1.6 billion. Qatari-based Lesha Bank is expanding its aircraft portfolio by acquiring 33 aircraft from Irish lessor Avolon. Three Airbus A350s as well as five A330s and a single A330neo are among the aircraft being purchased. The other 24 are single-aisle aircraft, including eight Boeing… The post Qatari bank entity acquires over 30 Avolon jets including A350s and A330s first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Starship Reaches Orbit, Deploys Next-Gen Starlinks SpaceX capped a decade of development with the first orbital flight of its planned reusable deep-space transport. guy.ferneyhoug… Mon, 09/28/2026 - 15:18 Author Irene Klotz Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Operations & Safety

Asset manager will acquire the remaining 49% stake in Condor, taking full control of the German leisure carrier by August 2027 following early state loan repayments. German leisure carrier Condor is reorganising its shareholder structure to bring the airline under the full ownership of European asset manager Attestor. Under the agreed timeline, Attestor will acquire… The post Attestor set to take full ownership of German carrier Condor first appeared on FlightGlobal.

European Defense Industry Program Garners Member Backing The EU is advancing collaborative industrial defense projects, with member states endorsing the first five under the European Defense Projects of Common Interest initiative. clarissa.siu@a… Mon, 09/28/2026 - 10:37 Author Robert Wall Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Budget, Policy & Operations

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham failed to back plans for a third runway at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) during… UK prime minister fails to back third runway at Heathrow Airport appeared first on AeroTime.

FAA Clears SpaceX For Starship 14 Flight The FAA has issued SpaceX the license for the orbital debut of the Starship-Super Heavy launch system. Robert.Wall@av… Sun, 09/27/2026 - 18:44 Author Irene Klotz Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

After U.S. forces at RAF Fairford rapidly stepped up security precautions yesterday, police have now confirmed that arrests have been made and residents evacuated in the adjacent village of Whelford as explosive ordnance disposal teams investigate a number of vehicles. Following widespread reports on Sep. 26, 2026 regarding security levels at RAF Fairford – with […]

Boeing Tackles 737 MAX Software Glitch With -10 Certification Looming Boeing has informed the FAA and airlines of an error in the 737’s automated flight guidance software in the case of a landing missed approach. Robert.Wall@av… Sun, 09/27/2026 - 08:40 Author Guy Norris Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

Renewed volcanic activity at Mount Etna has disrupted air travel in Sicily, forcing Catania Airport (CTA) to suspend… Etna ash disrupts Catania flights, forcing diversions and cancelations appeared first on AeroTime.

At first glance, aviation is beginning to look remarkably normal again. Global scheduled seat capacity reached 137.1 million in the week to 21-Sep-2026, 1.6% above a year earlier, while outside the Middle East capacity and traffic are broadly reverting to familiar seasonal patterns. Yet the industry's underlying economics are moving in the opposite direction. Jet fuel has climbed back towards USD200/bbl, with the average price reaching USD194.90/bbl in the week to 18-Sep-2026 - 116.4% above a year earlier - while the fuel crack spread was up 219.2%. The latest issue of CAPA - Centre for Aviation's Airline Leader Briefing points to an aviation market caught between resilient demand and deteriorating cost conditions. International tourist arrivals were broadly flat in 1H2026, large aircraft deliveries are finally accelerating and several markets continue to grow. But airline financial results are weakening, consumer behaviour is becoming more price-conscious and the oil market has become

By Karl Sinclair • Contributing Writer September 28, 2026 Subscription Required Buckle up, folks. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Soaring fuel costs are squeezing already-thin airline margins, and the final quarter of 2026 projects to be... Read More The post Soaring Fuel Prices Dim End-of-Year Outlook for Major U.S. Airlines appeared first on Leeham News.