Airbus faces an operational standstill as employees across its Spanish facilities launch an indefinite strike following a decisive rejection of management’s latest terms, signaling deepening tensions within one of Europe’s largest aerospace workforces.
A serious ground incident at Montreal-Trudeau Airport has resulted in a ground handler sustaining critical injuries during the pushback of a French bee Airbus A350-900, registered F-HREY, bound for Paris-Orly as flight BF5761.
Milestone Aviation has finalized the sale of three Airbus H225 helicopters to Austria-based Kitz-Air, boosting the operator’s heavy-lift and aerial firefighting capability in both Europe and South America.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) is showing strong momentum in 2026, reporting significant profit growth and deepening its reach into global markets, raising industry attention as the global leasing environment continues to evolve.
LATAM Airlines Group is advancing its aggressive fleet renewal with a landmark US$505 million financing deal, including its largest sustainability-linked tranche to date, as it gears up to add 11 new-generation jets amid volatile markets and persistently high fuel costs.
The first fully assembled Airbus A350F, featuring a striking parcel‑styled livery that doubles as playful marketing jab and serious industry statement.
SMBC Aviation Capital has released its highly anticipated Plane Insights Q3 2026 Publication, offering fresh perspectives on global fleet trends, leasing developments, and strategic shifts among airlines and lessors as the industry adapts to evolving challenges.
Air New Zealand is set to become the first international airline to operate scheduled service at Australia’s new Western Sydney International Airport, launching passenger flights from Auckland as soon as the airport opens in 2026.
SMBC Aviation Capital has placed a landmark order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking one of the largest single commitments by a lessor this year and signaling continued confidence in next-generation narrowbodies.
Air Canada and Airbus are taking a significant step to decarbonize Canadian aviation through a new partnership aimed at scaling up domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The initiative signals major momentum in the sector’s goal to reduce lifecycle emissions.
