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Lufthansa's TAP win, EU ETS controversy, and the fallout from Saudi Arabian airport attacks
FlightGlobal's Airlines team looks back on a busy week, which saw Lufthansa Group emerge as the winning bidder for TAP Air Portugal, as well as lots of debate at two IATA events in Brussels on the EU emissions trading system and sustainable
Airbus’s stretch plans, turbofan blade shortages and electric 'seagliders'
The latest from Toulouse, where Airbus is weighing the option of stretching out its A350 and A220. Plus, we visited turbofan blade maker Chromalloy in Tampa to explore a supply crunch that has the industry tied in knots, and we watched Rege
Boeing will build both US sixth-genertion fighters. What does that mean for the aerospace industry and the design of those aircraft?
In something of an industrial coup, Boeing has secured government contracts to build both the US Air Force F-47 and US Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighters. It's a stunning reversal for a company whose fighter manufacturing business seemed
UK air traffic chaos, the US regional airline market, and will London Heathrow ever get a third runway?
FlightGlobal's Americas and European Airlines editors take a look at September's air traffic control system failures in the UK, the wind-down of Spirit Airlines in the USA, and what's going on in the US regional aviation sector. We also exa
Airbus wing-production shift, Boeing 777-9 ETOPS hiccup and Vertical preps for production
The FlightGlobal Focus team explores recent headlines, from Airbus adapting its wing-manufacturing strategy to meet roaring demand, to Boeing navigating ETOPS delays amid a GE9X seal redesign, to Vertical Aerospace opening a Kemble assembly
What would a second Falklands War look like?
It's been more than 40 years since Argentina attempted to seize the Falkland Islands from the UK by force, igniting war in the South Atlantic. The UK emerged victorious in the 74-day conflict, and the Union Jack still flies in the islands t
How Asia-Pacific airlines are coping with high fuel prices and top-level management changes
Asian carriers have reported their second-quarter earnings, which have included some heavy losses at China's 'Big Three' airline groups. India's airlines have also been grappling with challenges of their own, although new leadership at Air
Sonic booms, X-1's first flight and freighter conversions: a news recap
A look into some of the summer's top stories, from the FAA's effort to revive commercial supersonic flight to the approaching first flight of Airbus’s A350F and Heart Aerospace’s recent first flight of its all-electric X-1 demonstrator.
EMALS vs Steam: Donald Trump orders US Navy to ditch electromagnetic catapults on new aircraft carriers
The US Navy has spent more than two decades developing its new aircraft carrier, incorporating 23 new or significantly updated technologies into major systems across the ship. These include the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, which
The mood among European and US airlines after reporting their second-quarter earnings
Fuel cost rises stemming from the Iran war really started to hit home for airlines in the second quarter. FlightGlobal's Airlines team, fresh from covering earnings season, takes a look at how carriers in Europe and the USA fared in the Apr
Airbus pursues broad ambitions with its Wing of Tomorrow
Airbus is immersed in a crucial research project to examine in depth the efficiency benefits of broad and slender wings as it prepares to develop a successor to its bestselling A320neo. While the quest for lower fuel-burn tends to centre on
The tactical case for hybrid-electric aircraft
The former head of the US Army says a new generation of hybrid-electric rotorcraft can provide significant tactical advantages over traditional helicopters, including faster flight speeds and increased range. General James McConville was th
IATA's new director general and the sustainability challenge she faces
IATA has appointed its first female director general and its first leader in more than 40 years to come from outside the airline industry. This week, Graham Dunn and Kerry Reals from FlightGlobal's Airlines team discuss the sustainability c
Farnborough review: a week of orders, innovation and airpower
From the sidelines of the 2026 Farnborough air show last week, our editors and reporters break down the stories that dominated this year's exhibition. From commercial aircraft and engine orders to hybrid-electric technology development and
FlightGlobal at Farnborough: what to expect as 2026 edition opens
This year's Farnborough air show kicks off as airlines grapple with the fallout from the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, governments around the world are seeking to dramatically expand the production of defence equipment amid geopolitical
How Rolls-Royce is putting its Trent 1000 troubles behind it
One of two engine choices for the Boeing 787, the Trent 1000 has faced durability challenges as thrust demands have increased across the Dreamliner fleet. However, the manufacturer has been working hard on a series of enhancements that it i
All eyes on EasyJet as airline earnings season kicks off
This week, we discuss EasyJet and look at the ongoing acquisition attempts of the European low-cost operator. Plus, we examine the key issues and themes as airlines prepare to report their financial results. FlightGlobal’s Europe airlines r
Inside Horizon Aircraft’s unique path of a bringing hybrid VTOL to market
Horizon Aircraft CEO Brandon Robinson joins FlightGlobal Focus to explain why he views Horizon's somewhat unique hybrid VTOL strategy as a winner. Unlike rivals pursuing short-range, battery-powered air taxi concepts, Horizon is targeting r
A sit-down with Boeing's head of defence
Steve Parker has been at the helm of Boeing Defense, Space & Security since 2024, first on an interim basis and later as the permanent chief executive officer. A Boeing insider of more than 30 years, Parker stepped into the role at a time o
IATA AGM: Airlines confront costs, engine woes and limits of green ambitions
Airline executives arrived at this year's AGM with a growing list of problems that transcend borders: higher fuel costs tied to Middle East instability, severe engine shortages, aircraft delivery delays and mounting questions about the viab
Boeing nears 777-9 and Max approvals as key Russian programmes clear certification
Boeing appears to be regaining momentum after years of manufacturing and certification setbacks, expecting 737 Max 7 and 10 certifications this year followed soon after by the 777-9's approval. Meanwhile, Russia's import-substitution strate
Sensing victory: why airborne early warning contests are heating up
With Canada having shortlisted Saab's GlobalEye and the US administration seemingly back on board the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail programme, we assess the latest developments in the airborne early warning sector. How might additional nations – and
Executive interview: Chris Raymond, CEO Boeing Global Services
With an annual turnover of almost $21 billion, Boeing Global Services' activities span everything from aircraft maintenance and fleet support for commercial and military customers, to parts and distribution, manufacturing cabin products and
Inside propulsion: Hydrogen trials, Russian engine updates and Leap durability promises
From Rolls-Royce’s hydrogen tests to Russian powerplant developments and GE Aerospace’s push to address Leap engine durability shortcomings, we break down the conventional and unconventional tech shaping aviation propulsion.
Embraer looks to challenge the C-130's dominance in the tactical transport market
The global market for military airlift has long been dominated by just a few options. Lockheed Martin’s C-130 has been a mainstay for decades, now representing 20% of the military cargo fleet worldwide. Airbus captures around 10% of the mar
Spirit collapse, fuel prices cast pall ahead of IATA's annual conference in Rio
As airline executives prepare to gather in Rio for IATA’s Annual General Meeting, soaring fuel prices, worries of fuel shortages and the collapse of Spirit Airlines have intensified concerns about the industry’s position. Carriers globally
From cabin comfort to cost crisis: signals from the show floor
What this spring’s biggest aerospace shows reveal about the future of flight — and how a sudden fuel shock might change the picture.
The US Air Force has graduated its last class of new A-10 pilots
After years of noise about wanting to retire the famous Fairchild Republic A-10 ground attack fighter, the US Air Force now says it has graduated the last class of new pilots assigned to fly the "Warthog". But just weeks later, the Pentagon
Fuel costs overshadow airline earnings season
This week we discuss rising jet fuel prices related to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, and look at how global carriers are responding to the crisis heading into the summer air travel season.
Runways to radio waves: LaGuardia crash highlights failed safety nets, US airlines brace for altimeter replacements
The deadly 22 March collision involving an Air Canada Express CRJ900 exposed holes in overlapping aviation safety networks. Meanwhile, the entire US aerospace industry is coming to terms with a pending requirement to replace all altimeters
