As many as 875 commercial aircraft orders and commitments could be announced at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, according to a market intelligence company. In a webinar, Dr Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist & Chief Data Officer from IBA Insight highlighted data from its platform and delivered an analysis of predicted commercial aircraft order activity at […]
The United Kingdom only has around four dozen trained F-35B fighter jet pilots and around 150 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet pilots. Losing even a handful of these hard-to-replace pilots to commercial airlines is painful. They are targeted by British airlines, with Virgin Atlantic directly targeting them in its recruitment ads in 2024. As the Royal […]
There are now four days to go until the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 kicks off on Monday, July 20. Ahead of this year’s exciting event, Simple Flying’s Managing Editor Tom Boon had the chance to sit down with Joe Muir, the Aerospace Commercial Director at Farnborough International. In our interview, Muir highlighted various interesting operational […]
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Aer Lingus recently revealed that widespread cuts to the airline’s network might materialize. It was suggested that this could easily affect the airline’s fast-growing US operations. Now three routes will end: Dublin Airport (DUB) to Denver International Airport (DEN), Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), serving Las Vegas, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
On June 25, 2026, a Boeing MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator was lashed to the deck of USS Nimitz as the carrier took part in FLEETEX 25 alongside 25 allied warships in the Atlantic. The aircraft was Boeing’s T1 test demonstrator, displayed without its Cobhamaerial refueling pod. According to the Defense News, aerial refueling can consume more […]
As the global aviation community gathers at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2026, 20 to 24 July), the commercial aerospace sector arrives with an operational paradox at its centre. The combined Airbus and Boeing backlog stands at around 16,000 aircraft, giving both manufacturers demand visibility to the end of the decade, according to RBC Capital Markets. […]
Aircraft delivery delays across the commercial aerospace and defence sector are worsening as supply chain constraints outpace labour, capital and engineering shortfalls, according to new analysis from Bain & Company, with 87% of programmes studied citing supplier bottlenecks as a core obstacle to meeting order backlogs. Bain’s review of 15 aerospace programmes in the US […]
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is set to expand its aircraft leasing business through the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. The lessor has signed a definitive agreement for the 25 aviation assets in a transaction that WLFC said would grow its portfolio and customer base. WLFC also plans to use its […]
By most measures, Canadian right back Alistair Johnston had a relatively successful 2026 FIFA World Cup. Indeed, the 27-year-old defender started all five of his country’s games at the tournament, helping them to keep two clean sheets before eventually being knocked out in the round of 16 by Morocco. However, his travel plans after the […]
In June 2026, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom confirmed that his airline has issued formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to Boeing and Airbus for a new widebody order. This was unexpected, as American Airlines has increasingly been focused on its domestic network while keeping the long-haul routes to a minimum. What’s more, the order is […]