ch-aviationDominik Sipinski

Ukraine’s Maximus Airlines reactivates its Il-76TD cargo fleet

Ukraine’s Maximus Airlines has reactivated an Il-76TD aircraft, signaling a step toward restoring cargo lift capacity after a period of inactivity. The move underscores continued use of legacy heavy-lift platforms for the carrier’s operating needs amid ongoing operating constraints in the region.

2026-06-11T00:03:11.344164-07:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram, David Shepardson

Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

By Reuters: Indian investigators are expected to delay ‌issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an analysis of the plane's engines, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

2026-06-10T18:18:58.577325-07:00
Aviation WeekChristine Boynton

American CEO Eyes Widebody Order, Calls United Merger ‘Non-Starter’

By Aviation Week: American Airlines “did the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines, its CEO told shareholders, before nixing the idea.

Also: Skift and Aviation A2Z
2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00
evaint.comEddie Saunders

Gulfstream delivers 100th G700 and completes 100th G700 speed record

By evaint.com: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its 100th customer delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record for the Gulfstream G700, underscoring the exceptional performance and speed of the aircraft, backed by Gulfstream’s advanced manufacturing excellence and widespread customer demand.

Also: AINonline and AirInsight
2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines is Reportedly Working On a New Economy Product With a Blocked Middle Seat to Reduce Flight Attendant Requirements

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block out the middle seat in a row of three in order to reduce the number of flight attendants that are required to work on its soon-to-debut ‘Coastliner’ Airbus A321neo jets.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00