Monday, October 12, 2026

Delta to launch first transatlantic route from Austin to Paris

Carrier also announces service to San Diego from Austin, Texas.  Delta Air Lines plans to launch a daily nonstop flight from Austin, Texas, to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in March 2027. The Atlanta-based carrier also plans to launch daily service to San Diego in April. The Paris leg marks Delta’s first transatlantic route from…

Gol appoints new chief executive and president

Abra Group has major international ambitions for Gol. Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aereas has appointed a new chief executive and president. Andre Fehlauer will take over as chief executive officer effective September 2026, succeeding Celso Ferrer. Albert Perez will add president to his current role of chief operating officer. Fehlauer previously served as chief executive of Livelo,…

India formally launches competition for new military transport

Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Airbus are all expected to compete for the Medium Transport Aircraft tender.  India has formally launched an effort to procure a new military transport, which could see New Delhi buy at least 60 aircraft. The Indian Ministry of Defence released a request for proposal on 12 August for the Medium Transport…

GE’s new Black Hawk engine achieves preliminary flight rating
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GE’s new Black Hawk engine achieves preliminary flight rating

GE Aerospace designed the T901 Improved Turbine Engine to replace the T700 turboshaft powering both the UH-60M and AH-64E helicopters. The US Army has granted a preliminary flight rating (PFR) to the GE Aerospace T901 turboshaft engine as testing and evaluation continue on the new rotorcraft powerplant. The T901 was developed under the Improved Turbine…

Comac’s C919 completes first international flight

The C919 currently only operates domestic flights in Mainland China. Comac’s C919 has operated its first international flight, with Air China deploying the narrowbody on flights to Ulaanbaatar. On 12 August, the Air China C919 (registered B-919Y) operated flight CA723 from Beijing to the Mongolian capital. Air China operates three flights a day between Beijing…

Northrop Grumman unveils new engineering site for sixth-generation aircraft
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Northrop Grumman unveils new engineering site for sixth-generation aircraft

The defence contractor is vying to build the US Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter.  Northrop Grumman has opened a new factory in Florida aimed at supporting the design and production of a sixth-generation aircraft. The defence manufacturer’s 27,870sq m (300,000sq ft) engineering facility is situated within Northrop’s broader hub in Melbourne, Florida. It will house…

Air Canada swings to a loss as it looks to recapture fuel costs

Air Canada slips into the red but tops investor expectations for the second quarter.  Air Canada reported a $215 million operating loss for the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by increased fuel prices and one-time labour costs. The Montreal-based carrier reinstated its financial guidance for the year, albeit at lower levels than previously forecast.…