General News
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Japan Airlines to Wash Aircraft
Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the AW3 aircraft washing robot, developed by Swedish company Aerowash, at Tokyo Narita Airport for cleaning aircraft exterior surfaces. Operator training is currently underway, and the system is expected to enter full service by the end of 2026. According to JAL, the AW3 will be the first program-controlled collaborative aircraft washing robot of its kind…
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Two Airlink Embraer Jets Perform Low Flypast Over Cape Town Stadium
South African airline Airlink performed a low flypast with two Embraer aircraft ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks match at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on August 29, 2026. The flypast featured the green-liveried Embraer E190SR, registered ZS-YAE, representing the Springboks, and the black-liveried Embraer E195AR, registered ZS-YDE, representing the All Blacks. Flightradar24 data indicated that the black E195 descended to…
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Cyberattack on UK Airports: Data of 8.7 Million Passengers Compromised
A cyberattack targeting Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports in the UK, has resulted in unauthorized access to the personal data of approximately 8.7 million customers. The breach reportedly involved email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration details and postcodes contained in airport Wi-Fi records as well as parking, lounge and fast-track service…
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How Russian Airlines Are Sourcing Parts for Their Airbus and Boeing Aircraft
According to Cirium data from April 2026, 46 airlines in Russia operate a total of 838 passenger aircraft, 460 of them Airbus and Boeing types. The fact that the number of active Western-built aircraft has remained largely unchanged since 2023 is attributed to supply chains established through third countries to circumvent sanctions. Research published by Bloomberg in May 2026 found…
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US Sanctions Lifted:Fly Baghdad to Resume Flights/First Destination lstanbul
The US Treasury Department removed Iraq-based Fly Baghdad from its sanctions list on 5 August 2026. With the decision now in effect, the airline will once again be able to work with banks, aircraft leasing companies and insurance providers. Fly Baghdad plans to begin operations with a single Boeing 737 on the Baghdad–Istanbul route. The company aims to add Erbil…
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Widebody Leaders:Singapore Airlines in the A350,Emirates in the 777X
Widebody Leaders: Singapore Airlines in the A350, Emirates in the 777X Singapore Airlines operates the world’s largest Airbus A350 fleet with 65 aircraft. It is followed by Qatar Airways with 63, Cathay Pacific with 48, Air France with 43 and Delta Air Lines with 41 aircraft. Turkish Airlines ranks sixth with a fleet of 35 A350s. The figures include active…
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Change in Pegasus Airlines’ Board of Directors
David F. A. Vismans, who had served as an Independent Board Member at Pegasus Airlines since January 2022, stepped down from his position effective August 20, 2026. The company thanked Vismans for his contributions during his tenure. Alejandro Cruz de Llano (Alex Cruz) has been appointed to fill the vacant Board seat for the remainder of the current term. The…
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First A350F’s Special Livery Completed
The first Airbus A350F test aircraft, MSN700, has rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse with its full livery applied. The aircraft’s special design combines two concepts selected from more than 4,000 entries submitted to Airbus’s global livery design competition. The next major milestone for the A350F program will be its maiden flight, which Airbus plans to conduct this…
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Passenger Bus Strikes Gol Aircraft Wing in São Paulo
At São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport in Brazil, a Gol Boeing 737 MAX 8 sustained damage after an apron bus struck its left wingtip during passenger boarding. The aircraft was preparing for flight #G37480 to Asunción, Paraguay. Following the incident, the aircraft was removed from service for technical inspection and maintenance. Gol assigned a replacement Boeing 737 MAX for the service, avoiding…
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NetJets Private Jet Makes Belly Landing After Nose Landing Gear Fails To Deploy
A NetJets-operated Cessna Citation private jet made an emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio after its nose landing gear failed to deploy during its approach. The aircraft had departed from Washington Dulles International Airport. According to reports, the nose landing gear of the aircraft, registered as N803QS and operating as flight #EJA803, failed to extend as the crew prepared…
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