Aircraft Aircraft Planes Planes AirBaltic to Shrink A220 Fleet Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The carrier previously planned to expand its fleet to around 100 jets. Read More » Planes FAA Orders Inspections of Hundreds of 737 MAX Aircraft Friday, August 7, 2026 Planes Seventh 777X Completes First Flight Thursday, August 6, 2026 Planes FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 Monday, August 3, 2026 Planes Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 Completes Final Test Flight Friday, July 31, 2026 Airbus Report: Air India A320 Briefly Lost Flight Controls The aircraft suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people. Delta Takes On Alaska With Restored Asia Route The airline is returning to a market it last served in 2020. Airbus Tests A350-1000ULR With First Flight to Australia Qantas will use the ultra-long-range type to connect the east coast of Australia with London, New York, and other far-off destinations. SMBC Orders 100 A320-Family Aircraft The Dublin-based lessor will take delivery of dozens of A321neo and A320neo jets. BermudAir Orders 10 A220s The carrier said the aircraft will support new connections across North America and the Caribbean. Livery of the Week: Lufthansa’s First Airbus A350-1000 The special centennial design features an oversized white crane against dark blue. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines Order 55 Airbus Aircraft The jets will be delivered between 2029 and 2032. Boeing Hawaiian to Replace Retiring 717s With Alaska’s 737s The -800s will be used for inter-island flying. Boeing Lands New 787, 737 Orders at Farnborough The company signed deals with AerCap, Uganda Airlines, and Luxair. Boeing Books 100-Aircraft Order from SMBC The leasing and financing firm will take delivery of 60 737-10s and 40 737-8s. Philippine Airlines Signs Deal for Up to 20 787 Dreamliners The agreement sets the stage for PAL’s first order from Boeing in almost 20 years. 737 Cargo Aircraft Vanishes Over Arabian Sea Search and rescue operations are now underway, officials said. Report: Philippine Airlines to Place First Order With Boeing Since 2007 The carrier is considering a mix of 787s and A350s. American Weighs Its Next Widebody Fleet Move The carrier says it is “actively engaging” with Airbus and Boeing. Embraer LATAM Shows Off First Embraer E195-E2 Deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter, officials said. Embraer Reports Increased Deliveries in Q1 The manufacturer handed off 10 commercial aircraft and 29 executive jets. Mesa Posts $14M Q3 Loss as Republic Merger Nears ‘Finish Line’ Carrier says shareholder approval clears the way for a Nov. 25 closing. NTSB: CommuteAir Crew Continued Landing Despite Two Go-Around Calls Fifty-three people escaped injury when the United Express flight overran the runway in Virginia. Embraer Starts Work on MRO Center in Texas The facility is expected to open in 2027. Air Botswana to Sell Three Aircraft The airplanes were not in service and had become a drain on state resources, officials said. 50th Aircraft Joins JSX’s Fleet New jet features a special livery.