Wednesday, October 14, 2026

ATR and 787 output helps Leonardo trim losses at aerostructures unit

Increased component production edges unit closer to break-even. Leonardo reduced losses at its aerostructures business in the first half of 2026 thanks to increased manufacturing rates on two key programmes and ongoing restructuring activities. The company’s aerostructure revenue increased 44% year on year in the first six months of 2026 to €481 million ($553 million),…

SPEEA union leaders endorse Boeing contract proposals

The new agreements would replace current deals set to expire in October. Leaders at a key Boeing labour union have endorsed two company-proposed, four-year employment contracts and are expressing optimism about the state of negotiations. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), which represents some 17,000 Boeing workers on the US West Coast,…

Who will pay for the FAA’s $7bn altimeter mandate?

Cellular providers will fund the modifications with hefty rebates.  Details have emerged about a programme to reimburse US operators for the cost of modifying radio altimeters to comply with a rule intended to prevent interference from 5G cellular signals. Recently released US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents outline a rebate…

WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike

Potential labour action comes amid height of summer travel season.  Flight attendants for Canada’s WestJet are threatening to strike as soon as 2 August in what could be a major disruption during the height of the summer travel season. The employees’ chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says it remains “too far…

Boeing completes 737 Max 10 certification flight testing

Company expects to achieve the Max 10’s certification this year.  Boeing has completed its final planned 737 Max 10 certification flight test, a milestone the airframer says puts it on track to meet its goal of achieving the type’s regulatory approval before year-end. “With flight testing complete, the programme now shifts to closing the remaining…

Inquiry probes BA A320’s air-data reference incident and degraded flight law

French investigators reveal crew received stall warnings during approach to London Heathrow. Investigators have disclosed that a British Airways Airbus A320 issued stall warnings and experienced degraded flight-control law during an approach to London Heathrow. The incident occurred during approach to London Heathrow on 6 July, according to French investigation authority BEA, citing preliminary information…

Republic raises 2026 guidance after Mesa merger

The US second-largest regional carrier says aircraft utilisation should increase as maintenance programmes combine. Republic Airways raised its financial outlook for 2026 as it works to incorporate rival Mesa Airlines, which it acquired last year. The second-largest regional US carrier reported net income of $31.2 million for the period ending 30 June on revenue of…

Allegiant Air to add first premium seats

Budget carrier follows other low-cost competitors in adding perks. Allegiant Air will add complimentary soft drink service for all passengers and first-class seating for the first time as low-cost carriers increasingly add perks they’ve historically eschewed. Refreshments will be served from 1 August, while eight “Allegiant First” seats will enter service on select routes from…

Frontier shrinks fleet amid widening losses

Budget carrier says it returned 24 Airbus A320neos in the second quarter, earlier than originally planned. Frontier Airlines has shrunk its fleet by 18 aircraft as it works to rightsize capacity and overcome widening losses spurred by fuel costs across the industry. The low-cost carrier returned 24 leased Airbus A320neos in the second quarter, earlier…