ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Thailand’s Board of Investment approved two Thai Airways International aircraft-lease projects on July 8, 2026, totaling THB 14.3 billion (USD 429.2 million). The package covers eight Boeing 787s: five used 787-8s and three new 787-9s.
ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
By ch-aviation: AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) changed its name to AirAsia Group effective July 2, 2026, after shareholders approved the proposal at its annual general meeting on June 25.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: JetBlue has launched its launched its largest-ever flight schedule at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), with 8 new destinations and 6 further connections later this year.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: Delta Air Lines has posted a Q2 2026 net profit of $1.6 billion, reaffirming its outlook and profit guidance for the remainder of the year.
FL360aero
• France aims
By FL360aero: Shocking incident on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Munich, as a window on the aircraft was damaged due to engine debris.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: No survivors after twin-engined aircraft came down near San Andros airport. Bahamian authorities have suspended the air operator’s certificate of regional carrier Flamingo Air after a fatal Cessna 402 accident.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Proposed deal includes the carrier's first Boeing 787s alongside additional Airbus A350-1000s Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to place a split widebody order for 15 Boeing 787-10s and nine Airbus A350-1000s , according to industry sources cited by Reuters.
AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
By AeroTime: US-developer Electra has secured approval from the FAA for a critical stage of commercializing its hybrid-electric ultra short-takeoff and landing aircraft.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Bloomberg
• David Carnevali, Leen Al-Rashdan
Bloomberg
• Jack Farchy, Will Kubzansky, Yongchang Chin
Bloomberg
• Diakaridia Dembele, Katarina Hoije
