Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the time-sensitive delivery of a CFM56-7B engine stand to Johannesburg in partnership with EngineStands.com, the global engine stand leasing provider. The shipment, completed at the end of April, involved the transportation of a CFM56-7B engine stand owned by EngineStands.com from
Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declined sharply in April 2026 following six days of strike action that disrupted Lufthansa operations and affected around 500,000 travellers. FRA handled approximately 4.8 million passengers during the month, representing an 11.0% decrease compared with April last year. The downturn was largely attributed to industrial action organised
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed Phase One of a major overhaul of the country’s “Notices to Airmen” (NOTAM) system, a critical aviation safety network that provides pilots with real-time operational and hazard information. The upgrade marks a significant step in modernising a system that has been in operation for decades and has
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has finalised its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group in the United States. The deal closed following shareholder approval and the receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The combination brings together two low-cost carriers with complementary business models, expanding the group’s network to nearly 175
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have
United Airlines will resume daily non-stop flights between its Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport hub and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport from August 11, restoring a key air link between the US and Venezuela after nearly a decade. The carrier previously operated services between the two countries for more than 20 years before suspending flights
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has warned that the collapse of Spirit Airlines may signal broader stress across the low-cost carrier (LCC) sector, with the airline’s financial position deteriorating sharply in the year leading up to its failure. Data from IBA’s Insight aviation intelligence platform found that, in 2025, the airline reported a
Satair, an Airbus services company, has relocated its head office to the “Public” building in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The new headquarters, covering around 7,900 m² has been designed as a modern, collaborative workspace to support the company’s expanding global operations and evolving business requirements. The move reflects Satair’s ambition to reinforce its position as a leading
Textron has announced plans to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defence operations, aiming to sharpen strategic focus and unlock long-term value. The company is exploring several options for the separation, including a potential sale or the creation of an independent, publicly listed entity. The move would result in a streamlined “New
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step towards reducing aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, achieving full take-off power
