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BelugaST chalks up a number of firsts on mission to China

A BelugaST delivered two new H175 helicopters to China on August 31, 2024.

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AeroUnion welcomes Airbus A330P2F

Mexican Cargo operator AeroUnion has increased its capacity by 60% after receiving its first Airbus A330-343XP2F (passenger-to-freighter).

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American Airlines returns to Edinburgh and adds four new European routes

American Airlines is expanding its long-haul network in 2025 with new daily services to Europe for the summer season.

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KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has received its first Airbus A321neo as part of its fleet modernisation programme.

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Southampton Airport’s fact-finding fly-in to be more “GA-friendly”

Southampton Airport held a special event for the General Aviation (GA) community on Sunday, September 1, attracting dozens of pilots and aviation enthusiasts from across the UK.

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New life for the BelugaST

As the Airbus BelugaST celebrates 30 years in the skies, Thomas Haynes travels to Toulouse/ Francazal to visit Airbus Beluga Transport, to find out how the airframes have found a new calling carrying cargo for commercial clients

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The intricate process of loading the Airbus BelugaXL

With a BelugaXL making a rare visit to Heathrow today we present a in-depth article on this unusual cargo aircraft that was published in the January 2022 issue of Aviation News...
Mark Broadbent profiles this distinctive airlifter and learns about the intricate process of loading wings onto Airbus’ unique in-house transport jet

Commercial Aviation Quiz

How well do you know your airline codes? Test yourself with our quiz.

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The Qatari Amiri Flight

Babak Taghvaee recounts the history and recent activities of the VIP fleet of the Qatar Amiri Flight

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JetBlue looks to Long Island

As part of the airline’s network overhaul, JetBlue has announced that it will launch flights from Long Island/MacArthur airport in October.

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The Latest Commercial Aviation News All in One Place

Commercial aviation covers a broad range of topics from airlines to airports and manufacturers to operators. This page has everything you need to stay on top of all the latest news from the industry. Whether you’re looking for engineering and manufacturing updates from the likes of Boeing and Airbus or want to see all the latest technological innovations in commercial flight, you’re in the right place. From small private jets from Honda through to 400+ seater commercial long-haul airliners like the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, we’ll cover all the latest news and updates for you. We’ve also split this section out into smaller sections to help you find articles relevant to you. Take a look at our categories below to find what you’re looking for,

Commercial Aviation News

Be the first to read about all the latest commercial aviation news including mergers and acquisitions, as well as new international routes and airlines updating their fleets. Looking for the latest stories on industry giants including Boeing, Airbus and Gulfstream? Then you’re in the right place.

Airport News

For all the latest news on how international and domestic airports around the world are dealing with environmental challenges, changes in traveller habits and passenger volume increases, take a look at our Airport News section

Airport Technology

Take a closer look at how technology is driving change and innovation at airports from the logistics of passenger flow through terminal buildings to safety checks. As an industry spanning the globe, aviation technology moves quickly, with airports often testing and adopting new systems regularly to meet local and international legislations surrounding environmental and security challenges. We have everything you need all in one place.

Aviation Engineering

Read all of our articles on aviation engineering, from the latest Rolls Royce commercial jet engines to new models of aircraft and engineering projects at international airports around the world. From civil and commercial airliners through to military fighter jets, the aviation industry covers a range of technological challenges being overcome with impressive engineering feats.

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