ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

Hyundai Group to replace BBJ1 with a BBJ MAX 8

South Korea’s Hyundai Group says it is replacing its BBJ1 with a BBJ MAX 8 business jet. The change signals a new corporate aircraft configuration within the group’s VIP fleet and a shift in platform selection toward the MAX 8 variant.

2026-07-08T18:29:55.222769-07:00
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ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines ordered to correct filings

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has been ordered by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to correct its merger registration statement relating to its planned absorption of Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon), according to notices published on the regulator's electronic disclosure system.

2026-07-08T17:45:32.062525-07:00
ReutersFederico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

By Reuters: Abu Dhabi's ​Etihad Airways is nearing a deal ‌to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected ​as early as this ​month's Farnborough Airshow, industry sources said ⁠on Wednesday.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00
BloombergMathieu Dion

Air Canada Picks SAS Head as Its New CEO

By Bloomberg: Air Canada recruited Anko van der Werff from SAS AB to be its new chief executive officer, choosing an outsider to lead the carrier through a major expansion.

2026-07-08T05:46:01.532053-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Is Delta Air Lines Beginning the 'Enshitification' of International Business Class with New Basic Fares?

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta Air Lines is rolling out what feels like ‘enshitification’ of international Business Class with a new basic fare option that strips away premium check-in and lounge access, slashes the luggage allowance, reduces the amount of miles you’ll earn, and prevents you from selecting a seat until check-in.

2026-07-08T08:13:15.044918-07:00
AINonlineMatt Thurber

Garmin Presents Axis Avionics Suite with Prime Elements for General Aviation

By AINonline: Displays feature built-in GPS navigators, navcoms, and audio panels.

2026-07-08T08:44:46.250376-07:00