Saudi Arabia   North America   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Aviation Week • David Casey

Riyadh Air applies for US operating authority as Saudi carrier readies first international flights

Riyadh Air has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for permission to launch nonstop services to the United States. The move advances the new, 100%-sovereign-wealth-fund-owned carrier’s preparations for international operations ahead of the delivery of its first aircraft.

Also: Dj's Aviation and FlightGlobal
2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00
Routes   Europe   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Singapore Airlines launches Madrid flights as part of Europe ramp-up

By FlightGlobal: Madrid is SIA's 15th European destination. Singapore Airlines is to ramp up its operations to Europe – including launching new flights to Madrid – as it continues to see strong travel demand.

2026-05-07T23:50:13.239237-07:00
MRO   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

CCE Group acquires InTech Aerospace

By Inflight Online: Hivest Capital Partners portfolio company CCE Group, which specialises in cabin and cargo equipment solutions, has acquired cabin repair, refurbishment, fabrication and aftermarket support services company InTech Aerospace.

2026-05-08T00:44:21.813906-07:00