Africa   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Ethiopian Airlines in early talks with Airbus on mixed order for A350 widebodies and A220 regional jets

Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering a new Airbus order, with discussions described as still at an early stage and no final decision on scope or size. Reporting cites a potential mix of Airbus A350 widebodies and Airbus A220 regional jets as the focus of talks.

Dj's Aviation • Daniel Fowkes

Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Airbus A350 & A220 Orders

Also: Scramble
2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00
M&A   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Korean Air to fully absorb Asiana Airlines by year-end

By FlightGlobal: The final integration caps off a six-year process that began at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Korean Air has confirmed it will fully integrate compatriot Asiana Airlines into its operations by December, two years after it successfully acquired the carrier.

Also: AeroTime and Airline Economics
2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00
eVTOL   Leadership   Europe  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical seeks new chair as Domhnal Slattery departs

By FlightGlobal: Former Avolon chief ends second stint at UK eVTOL developer. Vertical Aerospace is seeking a new chair following the resignation of incumbent Domhnal Slattery, effective 12 May.

2026-05-13T03:55:07.480044-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Final Ahmedabad crash report looms over Air India turnaround

By Air Data News: Air India is facing growing operational and financial pressure as the airline approaches the first anniversary of the June 2025 crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad, an accident that killed 260 people and whose causes remain officially unresolved, according to a report published by the BBC.

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00