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U.S. authorities are attempting to seize a Boeing 747-300M freighter operated by a Venezuelan cargo airline, on the grounds that it breaches sanctions against Iran.

Supply side constraints, together with growing inflationary pressures, are likely to be continuing hurdles facing airlines as they progress toward pre-pandemic levels of activity, lessor DAE said.

Rolls-Royce remains confident that a steady uptick in flying hours across its civil-engine portfolio will translate into year-over-year growth in total shop visits, the company said.

IATA has taken a further swipe at major European airports’ problems in handling resurgent passenger growth.

After emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings on Dec. 31, 2021, Philippine Airlines has posted its first half-year net profit since 2016.

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Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.

Second quarter financial results indicate an uptick for MRO services despite the sluggish environment of Europe’s airline industry.

Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.

The U.S. startup wants to offer scheduled flights before the end of 2022.

The Panama-based airline deployed nearly 97% of its pre-pandemic capacity in the second quarter.

A consortium led by Apollo Global Management has forged an agreement to purchase air freight specialist Atlas Air Worldwide.

Canada Jetlines has delayed its planned start date until Aug. 29 as it works to obtain final regulatory approvals.

Kuwait’s National Aviation Services (NAS) and UK-based John Menzies PLC will be combined and operated as Menzies Aviation.

The engine-maker reported a net loss for the first half of 2022.

Korean Air’s continuing recovery in passenger demand and capacity helped the carrier achieve a healthy profit for the second quarter.

The airlines most affected by the latest ban are Russia’s two largest private carriers—S7 Airlines and Ural Airlines.

Better numbers—at long last—for European legacy carriers should be cause for cheer, but with scenes of airport chaos still dominating the headlines, celebration seems premature.

Lufthansa had hoped to operate 85% of its equivalent pre-pandemic capacity this summer.

Ras Al Khaimah is set to become the fourth emirate to be served by the Indian LCC.

Eighteen designated airways are currently affected by the war games, which have seen multiple ballistic missiles fired across the Taiwan Strait.

For now, urban air mobility is focused on small two-four-passenger air taxis. But a UK study suggests that larger, 30-50-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft could be competitive with existing modes of public transportation while reducing emissions and congestion.

The expected restart of Boeing 787 deliveries means attention will soon shift to how quickly the stored backlog will move and new aircraft will roll out.

American Airlines has invested in zero-emission propulsion developer ZeroAvia and signed a memorandum of understanding covering a possible order for 100 hydrogen-electric engines to retrofit CRJ regional jets.

Airbus has canceled the remaining 19 A350 aircraft on order to Qatar Airways, the latest step in an ongoing dispute between the two companies.