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flyadeal tops Middle East on-time rankings for May
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal achieved the highest punctuality rate among all Middle East airlines...


Industry fury as EU mandates free cabin bags...
In a move that has sparked anger across the European aviation community, European Union negotiators...


Regulation and overheads drive European regional consolidation
The European regional aviation sector is facing a potential wave of market consolidation, primarily driven...


Vueling launches integrated holidays booking platform
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has launched an integrated travel booking platform, Vueling Holidays, to allow...


General Atomics reveals the Do228 NXT
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) formally rolled out the Do228 NXT twin-turboprop at its...


In the crosshairs – what will the easyJet...
With a Takeover Code deadline of 26 June, the clock is ticking on one of...


Air Astana launches Astana–Guangzhou route
Air Astana, Kazakhstan's national carrier, launched a direct twice-weekly Astana-Guangzhou route on June 2, 2026,...


Azorra delivers first ATR42-600 to JSX
Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra has delivered the first of two ATR 42-600 aircraft on lease...


Maeve Aerospace enters bankruptcy as funding fails
Dutch hybrid-electric aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace (Maeve) has entered bankruptcy and liquidation after failing to...


easyJet in play as Castlelake confirms £3bn takeover...
US alternative investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is considering a possible takeover of low-cost...


Jet fuel price spike hits LCCs as Hormuz...
The jet fuel price spike is exposing a deep structural vulnerability among low-cost carriers and...


Deutsche Aircraft expands D328 multi-role fleet concept
Deutsche Aircraft Group is expanding its civilian-certified Dornier 328 platform ahead of the ILA Berlin...
