Airways NOTAM Jul 13-19

A weekly review of commercial flight

News

Boeing, Lufthansa, Rolls-Royce to Test 787 Fuel, Noise Technologies

The partners will use a Lufthansa-bound Boeing 787-9 to test a new engine inlet and noise-reducing flight procedures.

Delivery Slots, Not Demand, Will Drive Farnborough’s Order Tally

Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens against tight aircraft supply, weaker airline profits, fuel pressure, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Trip Report: Qantas Airbus A380: Los Angeles LAX to Sydney SYD

Nearly 15 hours over the Pacific. Qantas delivers on punctuality, if not on IFE, despite a Singapore Airlines A380 stand delay.

Cabo Verde Airlines set to launch new South America service

Cabo Verde Airlines is planning to launch flights from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Recife International Airport.

In Photos: Inside Delta TechOps’ World’s Largest Production Engine Test Cell

Atlanta is home to the world’s largest production test cell. Tour with us at Delta TechOps, guided by Duty Manager Mark Folsom.

Opinion

The Slowdown in Aviation Technology Will Soon Come at a Cost

There’s a lack of a clear, clean-sheet lineup for the next decade, and the technological advancements expected to accompany it.

This Week in History

7/17/1980: Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong-London Service

Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong-London service marked the start of the airline’s international expansion.

Analysis

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Recovery Now Depends on MRO Capacity

Pratt & Whitney is expanding repair capacity as airlines continue working through GTF engine removals and grounded aircraft.

Media

Get the August 2026 Issue of Airways

The August 2026 issue of Airways features a Boeing 737 MAX climbing through open skies in United’s current livery — a carrier that began on a mail route in Idaho and grew to connect the world. One hundred years on, the promise remains the same. Preview this issue on Airways Digital or purchase the print edition here.

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