Top 10 Largest Commercial Aircraft in 2025
The fleet of the world’s largest passenger planes is shrinking. The early 2020s pandemic allowed airlines to retire older, less… Read More »
Boeing 747: Last Flights and Airlines in 2025
Since its debut in 1970, the Boeing 747 has become an aviation legend, with over 1,500 units built. For decades,… Read More »
Kenya Airways Donates 737 Fuselage to Inspire Future Aviators
In a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates both aviation heritage and education, Kenya Airways has donated the fuselage of a retired… Read More »
MPC Air Expands Fleet with First Citation XLS+ in Serbia
MPC Air has expanded its fleet with the addition of its first Citation XLS+, enhancing its capacity to serve business… Read More »
India Fly Safe Aviation Retires Global 6000, Ceases Ops
India Fly Safe Aviation, based at Delhi International, has officially ceased its Bombardier Business Aircraft operations following the retirement of… Read More »
Nigerian Court Approves Repossession of Arik Air’s CRJ1000
Nigeria’s Federal High Court has ruled in favor of Export Development Canada (EDC), granting the right to repossess and dismantle… Read More »
Boeing Shares Fall After South Korea Orders 737-800 Inspections
Boeing shares fell by more than 2% on Monday after South Korea ordered an inspection of all 737-800 planes operated… Read More »
Sun-Air Retires Challenger 650 and Transfers Aircraft to JoinJet
Sun-Air (EZ, Billund), a Danish regional carrier, has retired its sole Bombardier Challenger 650 from service, marking the end of… Read More »
Silver Airways Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Silver Airways, a US regional carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a strategy to secure… Read More »
Air Nunavut Adds First Falcon 900EX to Fleet
Air Nunavut (BFF, Iqaluit) has expanded its fleet with the addition of its first Falcon 900EX, a notable milestone for… Read More »
Catreus Removes Global 7500 from UK Fleet
Catreus AOC (VCG, London Gatwick) has retired its only Bombardier Global 7500, according to ch-aviation research. The 1.5-year-old aircraft, registered… Read More »
Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Rejects Takeoff After Tire Burst
An Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner had to reject its takeoff at Melbourne Airport (MEL) on January 5, 2025, after… Read More »
Nigeria Revives National Carrier Plans Under New Aviation Leadership
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the newly appointed permanent secretary of the Ministry of Aviation,… Read More »
Genel Havacilik Resumes Gulfstream Operations with GIV-SP and G450
Genel Havacilik (Istanbul Atatürk) has resumed Gulfstream Aerospace operations, adding its first GIV-SP and reintroducing a G450 into its fleet,… Read More »
Saurya Airlines Awaits AOC Reissue After Crash Suspension
Saurya Airlines (Kathmandu) is preparing to resume operations following a six-month suspension of its air operator’s certificate (AOC) after a… Read More »
Drone Strikes Firefighting Aircraft in Los Angeles
A critical firefighting aircraft in Los Angeles has been grounded after being struck by a civilian drone, severely impacting ongoing… Read More »
Airbus Delivers 766 Planes in 2024, Doubling Boeing’s Output
Airbus had a commendable 2024, delivering 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers worldwide, despite narrowly missing its delivery target. Christian… Read More »
Fiji Airways Expands Domestic Fleet
Fiji Airways has significantly strengthened its domestic network by adding two new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet. The arrival… Read More »
Unlock Elite Airline Strategies with Air52 Aviation Consultants!
Imagine you’re at the helm of a major airline and facing one of the most critical strategic decisions: should you… Read More »
airBaltic Unveils 50th A220 Special Livery
airBaltic has unveiled a uniquely designed livery for its 50th Airbus A220-300, celebrating the carrier’s continued commitment to innovation and… Read More »
Abelo Transforms Turboprop Order Amid ATR STOL Shift
Leasing firm Abelo, headquartered in Dublin and specializing in turboprop leasing, has made a significant strategic move in response to… Read More »
Delta Celebrates 100 Years with Future Tech
Delta Air Lines is marking its 100th anniversary in spectacular fashion as it unveils a host of technology-driven innovations to… Read More »
Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. Air Travel
A massive winter storm wreaked havoc across the Southern United States on Friday, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays… Read More »
Lufthansa Closes Minority Stake Acquisition in ITA Airways
In a significant move that marks a new chapter in European aviation, Lufthansa Group is set to acquire a 41%… Read More »
FliteAccess Retires Sole Citation Jet 2 from Fleet
FliteAccess, based at Louisville Bowman Field, has officially retired its only Citation Jet 2 from its Part 135-certified fleet in… Read More »
Foundation Aviation Trims Fleet, Retires Three Jets
Foundation Aviation, based in Long Beach, has significantly downsized its Part 135-certified fleet by retiring three aircraft types in December… Read More »