Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Yakovlev MC-21-310 logs ~2,000nm range in operational configuration test flights

Yakovlev’s MC-21-310 has demonstrated a range of about 2,000nm (3,800km) during test flights using a payload that simulates a full passenger complement. The programme is described as supporting an initial delivery configuration and real-life operating conditions.

2026-06-23T11:40:29.073499-07:00
ATC   Helicopter   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Helicopter collision risk higher after D.C. airspace changes, Coast Guard leaders say

By The Air Current: Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration’s changes to Washington, D.C.’s congested airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, saying the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident between helicopters.

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00
MRO   PaxEx   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines expands narrowbody retrofit program with more premium seats

By Air Data News: Airbus A319 and A320 fleets are receiving cabin upgrades as carriers seek to maximize American Airlines has taken another step in its fleet retrofit program that will add more premium seats to the Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, and also includes updating cabin interiors and onboard amenities.

Also: Breitflyte, skygofly.com and aeroxplorer.com
2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00
Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

EASA orders inspections of 16 Airbus A380s after wing cracks discovered

By Air Data News: Most affected aircraft are operated by Emirates, with five requiring checks before their European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were found in structural components inside the wing.

Also: aeroxplorer.com
2026-06-23T05:32:31.997938-07:00