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The Aviation Institute of Maintenance has partnered with carriers to better prepare mechanics as industry labor demand grows.

Lufthansa plans to add more Airbus A380 flights to the U.S. this winter. The carrier operates the superjumbo jet in a handful of markets from its Munich hub.

EgyptAir and AerCap have announced a deepened strategic partnership to advance EgyptAir’s fleet modernization and expansion.

CNN reported that the Black Hawk crew “did not proceed directly to the Pentagon” and instead “took a scenic route around,” per the FAA. 

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 767 model aircraft to address corrosion damage.

Engine issues, production backlogs, and labor and parts shortages have airlines and aircraft lessors scrambling to maintain operational readiness.

United is advancing its carbon reduction strategy by investing in JetZero’s aircraft, which could lower fuel consumption.

A total of 174 A380s remain in active service, per Cirium’s data, with Emirates being the largest operator at 108 superjumbo jets.

Facing what CEO Ed Bastian calls “broad economic uncertainty,” Delta plans to retire some aircraft earlier than planned.

Ethiopian Airlines has ventured into the premium aviation market with the acquisition of its first Boeing aircraft dedicated to VIP travel.