Aviation News: 2026-10-28
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-10-28.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
How Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Are Adapting To Assigned Seating
It is not popular with the flight attendants for a number of reasons.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
Alaska Airlines Is Bringing Real Lie-Flat Beds To The Boeing 737 MAX 10!
In this video, we'll explore Alaska's plan to introduce lie-flat suites on the Boeing 737 MAX 10, why a new premium economy cabin could be just as important, and how the changes fit into a m...
- FlightGlobal · 10:26 UTC
Swiss ends wet-lease deal with Air Baltic to focus on Helvetic and in-house flying
Lufthansa Group carrier says easing of engine availability and staffing issues means it can reduce its reliance on third-party aircraft arrangements. Swiss International Air Lines will termi...
- AeroTime Hub · 10:01 UTC
What Airbus and Air France’s new joint venture means for global A350 operators
Airbus and Air France have launched a new joint venture named ‘Alpha Component Solutions’, through a shared ambition… The post What Airbus and Air France’s new joint venture means for...
- AeroTime Hub · 09:56 UTC
Russian nuclear submarine fires Bulava ballistic missile across Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Pacific Fleet’s Project 955A Borei-A nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimo Suvorov had… The post Russian nuclear submarine fires Bu...
- Simple Flying · 09:15 UTC
Why Delta Air Lines Broke A Decade Of Airbus Widebody Loyalty To Give Boeing 1 Order
Delta has finally returned to Boeing after years of Airbus reliance on the widebody side.
- FlightGlobal · 09:13 UTC
Air Mauritius to reassess remaining A350 orders as part of strategic review
Indian Ocean carrier outlines fleet considerations as it seeks long-term sustainable operation. Air Mauritius is rethinking its remaining Airbus A350 orders, while seeking smaller aircraft t...
- Simple Flying · 08:58 UTC
Three Atlas Air Boeing 747s Sport Giant Mustaches On Their Noses For Movember
The carrier is aiming to raise thousands of dollars this Movember.
- FlightGlobal · 08:18 UTC
Airbus finalises A350 component venture with Air France-KLM Group
Equally-owned entity offering maintenance services to worldwide twinjet fleet. Airbus has finalised its joint venture with Air France-KLM Group for A350 component support, more than three ye...
- FlightGlobal · 08:17 UTC
Japanese airports see China flights dwindle while Southeast Asia and India grow
Japan-China flight frequencies in the week of 25-31 October are down 49% year on year. Flights between Mainland China and Japan are expected to decline sharply in the current Northern Winter...
- AeroTime Hub · 07:37 UTC
US Air Force puts Lockheed Martin’s troubled hypersonic ARRW into production
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce and field the AGM-183A… The post US Air Force puts Lockheed Martin’s troubled hypersonic ARRW into produ...
- Simple Flying · 07:13 UTC
Boeing Admits It Will Miss 500-Jet 737 MAX Delivery Target As It Can’t Build Enough Wings
Boeing’s wing production problems also threaten its next planned production increase.
- Simple Flying · 07:00 UTC
4K Screens, Free WiFI, & Self-Service Snacks: How The World's Best Economy Seat Continues To Stand Out
The SkyTeam member is leading the pack when it comes to economy class.
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
7 Marathon Routes From Australia's International Gateways In 2026
Australia is one of the most geographically isolated places on Earth, so how long does it take to get to place like London or Los Angeles?
- AeroTime Hub · 03:22 UTC
US warns $3.4 billion Airbus loan threatens aircraft trade truce
The US has warned that European financing for Airbus could threaten its aircraft trade truce with the European… The post US warns $3.4 billion Airbus loan threatens aircraft trade truc...
- AeroTime Hub · 02:52 UTC
JetBlue defends its finances as creditors hire restructuring advisers
JetBlue is trying to reassure investors it can turn its business around after a group of creditors hired… The post JetBlue defends its finances as creditors hire restructuring advisers...
- FlightGlobal · 01:40 UTC
Boeing still needs FAA approval for more 777-9 flight tests: CEO
The FAA has said it will not certificate the 777-9 until approving a redesigned engine seal. Boeing confirms it does not yet have approvals needed to complete large portions of the 777-9R...