One Bad Contract Could Trigger a Costly Dispute — Zafer Armutlu on Aviation’s Legal Minefield
Zafer Armutlu discusses the legal challenges facing aviation, from sanctions and aircraft leasing to arbitration and counterfeit aerospace parts.
October 17, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Lufthansa to debut Airbus A350-1000 on Tokyo route
Lufthansa will introduce its first Airbus A350-1000 in December 2026, with Munich-Tokyo Haneda flights featuring the airline’s Allegris cabin.
October 17, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Sun PhuQuoc Airways adds Ahmedabad to its network
Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch five weekly flights between Phu Quoc and Ahmedabad from 2 December 2026, marking its entry into the Indian market.
October 17, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Boeing 737 MAX 10 edges closer to FAA certification
Boeing’s long-delayed 737 MAX 10 moves closer to FAA certification following a key safety review, with approval potentially expected next week.
October 17, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Turkish Airlines to acquire over 300 LEAP-1B engines
Turkish Airlines has signed an MoU with CFM International for over 300 LEAP-1B engines and services to support a new engine MRO facility in Türkiye.
October 16, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
JAL, ANA announce higher fuel surcharges from November
JAL and ANA will raise international fuel surcharges on tickets purchased in Japan from 1 November to 31 December 2026, reflecting higher fuel prices.
October 16, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
ACG places order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Aviation Capital Group adds 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to its orderbook, with deliveries scheduled from 2032 to 2035.
October 16, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Air India adds Osaka as its second Japan destination
Air India will launch four weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka from 2 February 2027, expanding its Japan network with Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
October 15, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern sign codeshare agreement
Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement as China Southern launches a twice-weekly service to Addis Ababa.
October 15, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
flydubai Cargo starts weekly flights to Almaty
flydubai Cargo has launched a weekly Dubai–Almaty freighter service operated by SolitAir, expanding cargo links between the UAE and Kazakhstan.
October 15, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
