Wall Street JournalBojan Pancevski

Putin inner circle flies Western-made Bombardier Global 7500 from Vnukovo despite sanctions

A Bombardier Global 7500 based at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport—worth about $75 million—has been highlighted as part of the travel support for Russia’s political elite, underscoring continued reliance on Western-built business jets even after the 2022 sanctions era.

2026-06-05T20:13:49.740473-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Southwest 737 Diverts to Austin After Right-Engine Reports; Crews Inspect Suspected Metal Debris

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 diverted back to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday after the pilots reported problems with the right-hand engine of the 21-year-old aircraft.

2026-06-05T15:43:49.635223-07:00
The Air CurrentJulie Johnsson

Boeing CEO confirms TAC report it is studying hiking 737 production to 70-jet monthly rate

By The Air Current: Boeing is studying raising production of its cash-cow 737 family to a 70-jet monthly rate, although it hasn’t yet made any firm plans to do so, CEO Kelly Ortberg said Friday, confirming a report by The Air Current.

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2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Azorra orders 15 more E195-E2 jets as Embraer surpasses 500 E2 sales

By Air Data News: lessor expands commitment to 54 aircraft and remains one of the largest customers for the E2 U.S.-based aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 jets , increasing its total commitment to the E2 family and pushing the program beyond 500 aircraft sold.

2026-06-05T05:02:23.932599-07:00
One Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig

Qatar Airways Resuming Philadelphia Flights, After Cutting Route In 2023

By One Mile at a Time: Qatar Airways plans to resume flights between Doha (DOH) and Philadelphia (PHL), after cutting the route in 2023. Here's what we know so far.

2026-06-05T08:42:44.827259-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

PD-8 engine variants explored as Russian regulator grants certification

By FlightGlobal: Baseline powerplant to be installed on SJ-100 as replacement for Superjet's SaM146. United Aircraft’s development of the Yakovlev SJ-100 has advanced after federal regulator Rosaviatsia formally certified its Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant.

2026-06-05T11:29:44.874000-07:00
Flying MagazineJack Daleo

Airbus’ A350-1000ULR Goes Airborne

By Flying Magazine: Airbus in 2022 agreed to deliver a dozen ultra-long-range variants to Australia’s Qantas Airways.

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00