2026

Kuala Lumpur,29th July 2026: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has responded to the European Commission’s 17 July 2026 proposal regarding the review of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). While welcoming targeted provisions, the association has strongly cautioned against unilateral expansions that conflict with established global frameworks. In a statement, AAPA said that they welcome the Commission’s decision to maintain the ‘stop the clock’ on applying EU ETS to the full length of international flights, and the additional support proposed for sustainable aviation fuels. However, we share the concerns raised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which noted that a unilateral expansion of the EU ETS for aviation would be inconsistent with the objective of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the only global market-based measure applying to CO2 emissions from international aviation, and risks duplicative measures. CORSIA was approved by ICAO Member States in 2016. AAPA believes that a unilateral, regional extension of EU ETS risks setting a precedent for fragmented, extraterritorial climate measures that could undermine this multilateral framework over time. The association mentioned that they encourage the European Parliament, Council and Commission, as this proposal is negotiated in the months ahead, to reaffirm their support for CORSIA and the integrity of the global, consensus-based approach it represents. Further, they will continue to monitor this proposal as it moves through the EU legislative process and engage constructively with European institutions and ICAO on behalf of our member airlines.”

Mumbai, 21st July 2026 Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline will be shifting all its flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, to Terminal 2 (T2) of the airport, effective, August 1, 2026. The move is aimed at enhancing customer convenience and ensuring a seamless travel experience. Customers are encouraged to check-in online through www.akasaair.com or mobile app before arriving at the airport. Akasa Air is also proactively communicating the terminal change through multiple customer touchpoints to ensure passengers are well informed ahead of their journey.

High-speed onboard connectivity is moving from a premium extra towards an expected part of the private aviation experience, particularly as passengers grow used to being always connected. The shift is being accelerated by technologies such as Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, which provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity. In aviation, it is increasingly being used to improve the onboard internet experience for passengers who want to work, communicate, stream content or join live meetings during flights.

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National,  22nd, July 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today announced the addition of Jaipur to its expanding domestic network. Effective 11th October 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Jaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing connectivity across key leisure, cultural and economic centres in India. Bookings for the flights are now open on Akasa Air’s website at www.akasaair.com, the Android and iOS apps, and through multiple leading OTAs. Jaipur is a vibrant gateway to Rajasthan, where rich cultural heritage converges with a rapidly evolving economic landscape. As one of India’s leading tourism destinations and an emerging centre for commerce, education and entrepreneurship, the city continues to witness strong demand for both business and leisure travel. The introduction of daily direct services to Mumbai and Bengaluru strengthens connectivity between Jaipur and two of India’s foremost commercial and technology hubs, enabling seamless travel for customers while supporting tourism, trade, investment and regional economic growth. With Udaipur flights connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru starting October 15, the new routes provide further convenient access to Akasa Air’s growing network, offering greater choice and connectivity across the country. Commenting on the launch, Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “The launch of services to Jaipur marks another milestone in the continued expansion of our domestic network. Rajasthan is an important market for Akasa Air, and with Jaipur becoming our second destination in the state, we are pleased to offer customers more travel options and greater connectivity. The addition of daily flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru reflects our commitment to linking key economic and tourism centres while delivering the dependable, warm and seamless experience that our customers value. We look forward to welcoming customers on board as they travel to and from the Pink City.” The addition of Jaipur aligns with Akasa Air’s strategy to build a robust domestic network by connecting metro cities to high-potential regional destinations. The new services will provide customers with more travel choices while supporting economic development and tourism across Rajasthan. Flight schedule Flt. Number From Departure Time* To Arrival Time* Operating Days Type of service Commences 11th October 2026 QP 1153 Mumbai 0910hrs Jaipur 1110hrs Daily Non-stop QP 1154 Jaipur 1200hrs Mumbai 1355hrs Non-stop QP 1529 Bengaluru 0820hrs Jaipur 1050hrs Non-stop QP 1530 Jaipur 1130hrs Bengaluru 1400hrs Non-stop Akasa Experience Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalisation that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW – 21 July 2026 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker’s SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer. GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined the agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons. “We’ve built an excellent business relationship with MBDA as part of the integration of the Brimstone missile onto the UK’s Protector,” said Mr. Alexander. “So, working with MBDA to enable SPEAR on our broader MQ-9B line, and our Gambit CCA, feels like a very natural extension of our partnership.” Protector RG Mk1 is the version of MQ-9B in operation for the UK Royal Air Force. “The consolidation of MBDA’s relationship with GA-ASI is a testament to the strength of our long history of cooperation, most recently with Brimstone and Protector,” said Mr. Allam. “Remotely piloted aircraft and autonomous/collaborative platforms, such as MQ-9B and Gambit, are revolutionizing modern air combat. Integrating the innovative capability of SPEAR multiplies the effect these platforms provide into decisive operational advantage.” SPEAR is MBDA’s miniature cruise missile, a next-generation air-launched surface attack weapon that provides a low collateral damage precision effect, with a high load out for persistence. SPEAR reaches beyond the horizon to ensure that the launch aircraft remains safely away from hostile air defenses, but with an engagement capability across a broad threat set. GA-ASI’s long range, high endurance MQ-9B platform is in operation or on order by close to a dozen nations, including the UK, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, and Poland. The Gambit CCA is an uncrewed combat aircraft optimized for attack roles such as electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) and stand-off precision strike, making it a versatile option for evolving security needs. GA-ASI and MBDA company leaders believe that the combination of these ready aircraft with the latest weapons will yield a highly relevant and quick-to-field new capability for global militaries.

Published on 20th July 2026 Landmark deal includes creation of MRO capabilities for IndiGo’s growing fleet FARNBOROUGH – 20 July 2026 IndiGo, India’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers, today announced it has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with CFM International for an order of 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. This will be the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International. The MoU also includes CFM’s extensive support in establishing IndiGo’s upcoming engine MRO facility (maintenance, repair and overhaul) and support IndiGo’s rapidly growing fleet through long term material services agreement, including supply of spare parts, ensuring high dispatch reliability, predictable costs, and world-class support as the airline further scales its operations. On this occasion, Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer Designate, IndiGo said, “As IndiGo embarks on its next phase of growth towards becoming a truly global airline, we are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with CFM International for the engines powering future deliveries of our Airbus A320/321neo Family aircraft fleet. CFM has been a trusted partner in our growth journey since 2016, supporting a fleet that now exceeds 375 A320/321 Family aircraft. The LEAP engine’s industry-leading proven reliability makes it the ideal choice to support our scale, operational resilience and sustainability ambitions. This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient travel across an ever-expanding network in India and around the world.” IndiGo has been a valued CFM customer for 10 years. In 2016, the airline operated a sub-fleet of Airbus A320ceo Family aircraft powered by CFM56-5B engines. In 2019, IndiGo deepened its relationship with CFM, ordering LEAP-1A engines for their newest fleet of Airbus A320/321neo Family aircraft. “IndiGo has trusted CFM to support its performance for a decade now, and we’re honored to renew that trust with today’s agreement. LEAP engines are delivering up to twice the time on wing in hot and harsh operating environments than when they entered service, while continuing to provide fuel efficiency and reliability,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GE Aerospace. “As we continue to strengthen the program to best serve our customers, GE Aerospace is also proud to build on more than 40 years of support for India’s aviation sector. With a strong installed base, manufacturing in Pune, a broad local supplier network, and advanced engineering in Bengaluru, we remain committed to supporting IndiGo’s growth and expanding our presence in India.” CFM has a long-standing footprint on the Indian subcontinent, as India is CFM’s third-largest market, with five Indian carriers operating more than 400 LEAP-powered aircraft and 2,000 engines on order. “This historic milestone reflects the long-standing partnership between IndiGo and CFM. It underscores the trust that airlines place in the performance and value delivered by the LEAP engine”, said Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran. “As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, India is of strategic importance to Safran. Through our continued investments in the country, particularly in LEAP engine production and MRO capabilities, we are strengthening our long-term commitment to supporting IndiGo’s remarkable growth and to contributing to the development of Indian aerospace industry.” Last year, Safran inaugurated its largest MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) center for the LEAP engine. The 45,000-square-meter facility will ramp up to a capacity of 300 LEAP shop visits a year and boast a next-generation test bench. With more than 10,000 engines delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history. CFM continues to upgrade the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit to extend time on wing and a reverse bleed system (RBS) to lower airline maintenance burden. The company is focused on delivering high engine availability through exceptional MRO performance and competitive cost of ownership, with the benefits of aftermarket competition through its open MRO ecosystem.

Farnborough, United Kingdom (July 20, 2026) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today announced that Widerøe, Scandinavia’s largest regional airline, has signed an agreement to implement De Havilland Canada’s new Dash 8-400 A-Check Escalation Program across its fleet of 17 aircraft. Under the agreement, Widerøe will become the first Dash 8-400 operator to adopt the new maintenance program, which extends the interval between scheduled A-Checks from 800 to 1,200 flight hours. By reducing the number of routine maintenance inspections required, the program allows aircraft to spend more time in service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and airworthiness. Implementation of the program is now underway and is expected to be completed over the next 12 months. The longer maintenance interval will help Widerøe reduce aircraft downtime, increase fleet availability, and lower the labour and material costs associated with scheduled maintenance. “We’re continually looking for ways to help our customers improve fleet performance,” said Rob Mobilio, Chief Commercial Officer for De Havilland Canada. “This new program will reduce maintenance costs and allow operators to spend less time in the hangar and more time in the air, while maintaining the high safety and reliability standards the Dash 8 is known for. We’re pleased that Widerøe is leading the way as our launch customer.” De Havilland Canada’s confidence in the program builds on its longstanding relationship with Widerøe. In 2021, the two companies successfully introduced similar maintenance interval extensions for Widerøe’s Dash 8-100, -200 and -300 aircraft, increasing the time between both A-Checks and C-Checks while maintaining the same high standards of safety and reliability. “We’re pleased to continue working with De Havilland Canada to improve the efficiency of our Dash 8 fleet,” said Werner Skaue, Director of Aircraft Trading for Widerøe. “Extending the time between scheduled maintenance will help us keep more aircraft in service while continuing to deliver the safe, reliable operation our passengers expect.” The agreement reflects De Havilland Canada’s ongoing commitment to developing practical maintenance solutions that help operators improve fleet availability, reduce operating costs, and maximize the value of their Dash 8 aircraft.

FARNBOROUGH, England – July 20, 2026 CFM International and BOC Aviation Limited have finalized a firm order for up to 200 LEAP-1A and 100 LEAP-1B engines to power Airbus A320neo family and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that BOC Aviation had previously ordered. CFM engines have powered part of BOC Aviation’s fleet since 1998. The Singapore-based leasing company placed its first order for LEAP-1A engines in 2013 and, today, these engines power more than 240 aircraft in BOC Aviation’s portfolio. “This is our largest ever engine transaction and it will propel our growth from this decade into the next,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. “The significant emissions reductions and lower fuel-burn characteristics of the CFM LEAP engine family align with our commitment to building one of the most environmentally friendly fleets of any major lessor.” “We are honored to be such an integral part of BOC Aviation’s long-term strategy, both in terms of fleet growth as well as achieving its important sustainability goals,” said Gaël Méheust president and CEO of CFM International. “We value the deep relationship our two companies share and are committed to delivering the product attributes and support that BOC Aviation and its customers have come to rely on from CFM.” With more than 10,000 engines delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history. CFM continues to upgrade the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit to extend time on wing and a reverse bleed system (RBS) to lower airline maintenance burden. The company is focused on delivering high engine availability through exceptional MRO performance and competitive cost of ownership, with the benefits of aftermarket competition through its open MRO ecosystem.