Bombardier to acquire Mitsubishi aerostructures operation in Canada Mississauga facility employs about 750 people and manufactures structures for Global and Challenger business jets By Ricardo Meier Bombardier has agreed to acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace (MHICA) in Mississauga, Ontario, from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , taking over a longtime supplier of aerostructures for its business jets. The transaction includes...Read More

Qantas’ A380s set for an early retirement — again By Sebastian Polito While presenting its financial results for August 2026, Qantas announced plans to accelerate the retirement of its iconic Airbus A380-800s, part of its fleet since September 2008. The original withdrawal plan for the A380s was set to be completed in 2032, but it will be brought forward by...Read More

Airlines face widebody jet shortage amid delays Aircraft manufacturers cannot meet surging airline demand for widebody jets. Boeing’s 777X program delays worsen the imbalance. Airlines may wait years before supply catches up with global route expansion needs. Boeing’s prolonged 777X certification and production delays have tightened an already strained widebody market. Airlines expanding long-haul networks across Asia, Middle East, and...Read More

Thousands of flights disrupted as travel chaos deepens after Iran hits airports By Federico Maccioni Global air travel faced severe disruption on Sunday, as ongoing air strikes forced the closure of major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub. This marks one of the most significant aviation shocks in recent memory. Key transit hubs such as Dubai...Read More

Delta grows Airbus widebody fleet with new order Delta’s newest order includes 31 additional widebody aircraft — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — set to begin delivering in 2029. Delta will add 31 additional next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft to its fleet, an investment that will fuel international growth and accelerate fleet renewal in the years to come. The announcement combines...Read More

Air India steps up jet orders with Boeing and Airbus upgrades Boeing and Air India have announced that the airline has ordered 30 additional fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, taking its Boeing order book to nearly 200 aircraft across both single-aisle and wide-body families. The expanded deal includes an incremental purchase of 20 737-8 jets finalised this month, while an order for...Read More