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Vietnam Airlines and Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding for five additional A350-900s during a Hanoi-Paris state visit, aircraft the airline says will support long-haul growth once Long Thanh International Airport opens in December.
President Trump said Bombardier's business jets should be barred from US sales unless the Canadian planemaker manufactures on American soil, a Labor Day threat that landed as Canada's counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of US goods took effect and drew pushback from a Republican senator.
The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive for Dassault Falcon 6X, 7X, 900EX and 2000EX business jets after passenger seats slid on their tracks without anyone touching them, traced to ring brakes that were out of adjustment.
Delta increased how many SkyMiles members earn on Aeroméxico, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM tickets issued from September 10, 2026, with business-fare earning on Aeroméxico rising from 150% to 200% of distance flown.
Delta Air Lines is dropping five routes out of Las Vegas and New York this winter, pulling capacity from Harry Reid International by roughly 7% as the airport's passenger numbers keep sliding.
Dallas's city council authorized interim financing for Love Field's $2.54 billion terminal overhaul and a $1.62 billion DFW budget that includes buying the on-campus Hyatt Regency for up to $193.65 million.
The 831 pilots who unionized under ALPA a year ago say Porter still won't "engage in real bargaining," pushing Canada's fastest-growing carrier toward a federally mediated first contract fight.
A new independent study finds Geneva Airport generated CHF 3.3 billion in added value and supported nearly 22,000 jobs in 2024, with more than a third of that impact spilling into France and the rest of Switzerland.
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for 680 U.S.-registered Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300/350/3500) jets after reports of pitch upset when the autopilot disconnects while holding significant nose-up or nose-down elevator force.
EVA Air will raise excess and overweight baggage fees on international flights by $20 to $90 per piece from September 29, 2026, citing fuel prices and operating costs, while offering a 10% discount for prepayment.
Boeing has named Sean Black, the former Spirit AeroSystems engineering chief who led its reacquired Wichita site, to a new vice president role designing the production system for whatever aircraft eventually replaces the 737 MAX.
Air India's Maharaja Club and IHG One Rewards now let members earn and convert points across each other's programs, with a 3x points promotion running through the end of 2026.