Economy
China's answer to Boeing and Airbus takes off on its first international flight
The Comac C919 aircraft takes off today from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, but experts are skeptical: 'This is essentially a public relations move. It will be generations before China seriously threatens the Western duopoly.'
World
Staff Member Injured in Sydney Incident: Two Planes Nearly Collide on Runway
Jetstar's Airbus A320 and Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 came dangerously close during morning runway operations. Australia's transport safety bureau has launched an investigation, and one cabin crew member was injured.
World
Ukrainian Firefighters Arrive in France
France is battling devastating wildfires that have consumed thousands of hectares, and firefighters from war-torn Ukraine have arrived to help. Meanwhile, Paris is fast-tracking the introduction of the military Airbus A400M for aerial firefighting.
Tourism
Croatia Airlines Posts Record Passenger Numbers but Loss of €50 Million
The national carrier carried 981,482 passengers in the first half of the year, but fleet renewal and rising costs resulted in a loss. Meanwhile, Valamar increased revenues to €158 million.
Croatia
Croatia Airlines takes delivery of tenth Airbus A220, fleet renewal on track
Aircraft 'Velika Gorica' is world's first A220-300 with Star Alliance visual identity, four more deliveries expected by end of 2026
World
Military aircraft A400M fighting fires: capacity of three Canadairs
AI
Airbus and Qantas Set a New Standard: 22-Hour Test Flight Successfully Completed