WAI Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications

Members can apply for up to three awards before the Sept. 1 deadline.

China Used 20 Airbus Jets for a C919 Concession

In March, AirInsight identified the CAAC as the mechanism behind Airbus’s China delivery freeze. This week, Reuters and Bloomberg confirmed

Copenhagen Airport sets new May passenger record with 3.1 million travellers

Copenhagen Airport welcomed 3.1 million passengers in May, a 7% increase compared with the same month last year and the highest May traffic figure in the airport’s history. According to Copenhagen Airport, strong demand for travel continues despite higher fuel prices, with several days in May matching the busiest periods of last summer. Growth was […]

Riyadh Air Takes Delivery Of First Two 787s

Riyadh Air has officially taken delivery of its first two, factory-new Boeing 787-9s on June 4. With these aircraft, the

The Quiet Reason Airlines Are Shrinking Economy Cabins On Busy Routes
The Quiet Reason Airlines Are Shrinking Economy Cabins On Busy Routes

With premium cabin revenue now outpacing economy sales for the first time, airlines are jumping at the chance to shrink economy cabins.

18-Hour Nonstop Flights: United Airlines' 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Updated]
18-Hour Nonstop Flights: United Airlines' 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Updated]

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FAA investigates incident involving JetBlue flight near Fort Lauderdale

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a JetBlue aircraft and a smaller plane near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on 1 June. JetBlue flight B6 1256 (Airbus A321neo registered N2086J), arriving from Guayaquil, was approaching the airport when its crew reported that a nearby light aircraft appeared to be turning toward […]

European Cargo enters administration, 178 jobs lost

UK freight carrier European Cargo has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 178 jobs and bringing an abrupt halt to the airline’s recent expansion plans. The Bournemouth-based airline, which operates cargo services from Bournemouth International Airport, confirmed that joint administrators from Teneo have been appointed to manage the company’s affairs. The airline has ceased […]

Contour Adds Two New Seasonal Routes

Service will start in July.

Ryanair May traffic grows 6% to 20.7 million passengers

Ryanair reported strong traffic growth in May 2026, carrying 20.7 million guests across its network, a 6% increase compared with 19.6 million passengers in May 2025. The airline maintained a robust load factor of 95%, unchanged from the same month last year, highlighting continued strong demand despite the increase in capacity. During the month, Ryanair […]