BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

American inaugurates A321XLR transatlantic ops with first JFK–Edinburgh flight

On March 8, 2026 American Airlines operated its first international Airbus A321XLR flight, launching JFK–Edinburgh summer service. The carrier is shifting more transatlantic flying to the long‑range single‑aisle—adding Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lisbon rotations—while trimming select long‑haul winter services and keeping XLRs on transcontinental routes.

caasint.comEddie Saunders

Bridges Air Cargo launches Europe’s first commercial Embraer E‑Freighter service

By caasint.com: The first Embraer E-Freighter has successfully entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo.

2026-03-09T05:18:17.767191-07:00
IATA

IATA 2025 Annual Safety Report: Industry Records Solid Safety Performance

By IATA: IATA released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance.

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Airbus Helicopters unveils ACH140 VIP cabin as light‑twin targets 2030 service entry

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters has unveiled the cabin of the ACH140 - the VIP variant of the new light-twin - as it prepares for service entry in the segment in 2030.

2026-03-09T07:08:41.763398-07:00