Aviation News: 2026-11-04
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-11-04.
- FlightGlobal · 10:52 UTC
Air Mauritius lifts full-year profit to €79m but warns of fuel headwinds
Carrier’s shareholders’ equity turns positive for the first time since the pandemic.Air Mauritius has reported a net profit of €78.6 million ($85.5 million) for the year to March 2026, helpe...
- FlightGlobal · 10:31 UTC
Avolon opts to take Max 10 for all 140 737s in latest Boeing order
Lessor unveiled agreement for 250 single-aisle and widebody jets in October. All 140 Boeing 737 Max jets ordered by lessor Avolon will be the Max 10 variant, the largest version of the twinj...
- Simple Flying · 10:15 UTC
How Breeze Airways Makes Money On Routes With Just 10 Passengers Per Day Each Way
By focusing on city pairs largely ignored by other airlines, Breeze's network serves markets with limited competition and relatively stable demand.
- FlightGlobal · 10:08 UTC
ITA Airways sees operating profit stay steady in third quarter
Italian carrier’s operating profit running ahead of last year over first nine months, but exchange rate fluctuations impacting its net performance. ITA Airways posted an operating prof...
- Simple Flying · 10:07 UTC
ITA Airways Plots Malpensa U-Turn To Fly Milan-Lima Route Before Emirates Can
It has been almost three years since ITA Airways operated scheduled long-haul flights from Milan Malpensa.
- AeroTime Hub · 10:04 UTC
US Air Force divests three A-29 Super Tucanos after test pilot school trial
The US Air Force has divested the three A-29C Super Tucano turboprops assigned to its Test Pilot School… The post US Air Force divests three A-29 Super Tucanos after test pilot school...
- Simple Flying · 09:54 UTC
Dozens Of Boeing 787s Face Checks Over Fuel Tanks That Could Ignite When Hit By Lightning
The FAA's directive covers 60 US-registered jets, with an unknown number of foreign-registered aircraft potentially affected.
- AeroTime Hub · 09:19 UTC
Boeing confirms triple-digit Avolon order is for MAX 10 jets
Boeing has confirmed that a triple-digit order announced last month from lessor Avolon is for 737 MAX 10… The post Boeing confirms triple-digit Avolon order is for MAX 10 jets appeared...
- Simple Flying · 09:18 UTC
Fresh Off FAA Approval, Boeing Lands 140-Jet 737 MAX 10 Order From Major Lessor
Lessors are betting big on the largest MAX variant this year.
- FlightGlobal · 09:06 UTC
Korea’s Hanwha opens new complex to build Nuri space launcher and own vehicle
Aerospace firm preparing to produce domestically-developed rocket from end of decade. South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has formally inaugurated a space launch vehicle manufacturing facilit...
- Simple Flying · 08:30 UTC
Why It Took Years For Boeing To Finally Get The Orders For The 787-10 It Always Wanted
The slow start for what became one of Boeing's best-selling jets today.
- AeroTime Hub · 07:47 UTC
France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to test technology for M51.4 missile
France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), launched a SyLEx sounding rocket during the night… The post France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to te...
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
How Perth Easily Became Australia's Gateway To Europe
Perth's unique geography set it up right for becoming the main gateway connecting Australia to the world
- FlightGlobal · 04:49 UTC
Aircraft deliveries lift KAI to big third quarter
Maturing fixed-wing combat aircraft programmes are a boost for revenues. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) saw impressive third quarter revenue growth on the back of aircraft deliveries. For...
- FlightGlobal · 00:45 UTC
US transportation inspector probes FAA regulation of helicopter tour industry
DOT’s inspector general notes a “loophole’ allowing aerial photography flights to operate under less-stringent regulations. Concerns about lax oversight have prompted the U...
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
WestJet Vs. Porter Airlines: Which Carrier Is More Premium In 2026?
The Canadian airline market is highly competitive in 2026, with Porter Airlines and WestJet offering some of the best premium products.