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Hydrogen   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus expects its first hydrogen fuel-cell airliner to seat about 80

Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner says the company’s initial hydrogen fuel-cell airframe is likely to have around 80 seats and use propellers. He described the zero-emission design as “becoming a reality,” offering a clearer indication of the aircraft concept Airbus is pursuing.

2026-10-18T12:04:43.661249-07:00
Europe   Airbus   Boeing 747   Edelweiss   Lufthansa  
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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Lufthansa prepares for final A340-600 flight as 17-year-old aircraft exits fleet

By AeroTime: Lufthansa is scheduled to operate its final A340-600 passenger service on October 18, ending the aircraft type’s nearly 23-year history with the German airline.

2026-10-18T04:19:34.672598-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines

By AeroTime: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for another month, keeping restrictions in place until November 24, 2026. The decision prolongs a disruption that has forced Indian airlines to reroute international flights, increase fuel consumption, and adjust operations for more than a year.

2026-10-18T04:19:34.660868-07:00