ATR is intensifying its campaign to re‑enter the US regional airline market with a new package of proposed upgrades for the ATR 72‑600, including a forward passenger door, a three‑class cabin, and several FAA‑specific compliance modifications. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make turboprops more attractive to American carriers that have traditionally favoured regional jets. The manufacturer is currently market‑testing the concept, presenting the configuration to

Airbus has completed one of the most ambitious endurance trials in modern aviation, flying Qantas’ first A350‑1000ULR for 24 hours and 23 minutes non‑stop from Melbourne to Toulouse. The test, part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise, marks a decisive step toward launching ultra‑long‑haul routes that will connect Australia directly to London and New York. The aircraft, test‑registered F‑WULR and named Vega, departed Melbourne at 17:27 on 27 July 2026, routing eastward across the Pacif

Etihad Airways has accelerated its African growth strategy with three partnership agreements signed across the continent in July, creating a network of immediate onward connections ahead of the airline’s new African routes launching later this year. The month began in Southern Africa, where Etihad concluded an interline agreement with Fastjet Zimbabwe. Fastjet’s regional reach will support Etihad’s upcoming flights to Harare, giving guests access to additional destinations ac