Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

India rebukes aviation safety regulator for conflict-of-interest lapses

India has reprimanded its aviation safety watchdog after government documents reviewed by Reuters showed officials used their influence to help family members obtain jobs in the sector and failed to disclose such placements on a timely basis. The action also cites delays in properly revealing those appointments.

2026-07-21T23:24:14.942399-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus  
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AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

New Airbus Strategy Includes A220/A350 Stretch

By AirInsight: Airbus’ strategy update to double Adjusted EBIT to €10 billion in 2029 assumes the launch of the stretched versions of the A220 and A350. No launch decision has been made, but top management gave the clearest indication so far that the A220-500 and A350-1000 will be coming sooner rather than later.

2026-07-21T23:24:02.240383-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters • Julie Zhu

Cathay Pacific flags stronger first-half profit on travel, cargo demand

By Reuters: Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific ‌Airways said on Wednesday its first half profit may jump as much as 76% from a year earlier, boosted by strong passenger and cargo demand, improved performance from low-cost carrier HK Express and higher contributions from associates.

2026-07-21T21:42:27.447784-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo plans for aerostructures JV advance but deadline slips to year-end

By FlightGlobal: Negotiations with potential partner have been slowed by conflict in the Middle East. Italian aerospace champion Leonardo’s plan to establish a new aerostructures joint venture continues to progress but the Middle East conflict has pushed back final sign-off until year-end.

2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00
Airports   M&A  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Moscow airports structure consolidates further as Vnukovo takes stake in Domodedovo owner

By FlightGlobal: Sheremetyevo airport subsidiary acquired Domodedovo during auction earlier this year. Further consolidation in the Moscow airport system is emerging with the management firm of Vnukovo airport becoming a shareholder in the new owner of Domodedovo airport – itself a subsidiary of Sheremetyevo airport.

2026-07-22T00:08:16.393383-07:00