Airways NOTAM June 1-7

A weekly review of commercial flight

News: Top Five Headlines

Seven years on: Boeing 777X Certification Delay Pushes Toward 2027

FAA signals point to 777X certification slipping into 2027, adding pressure to Boeing’s delayed widebody program.

European Cargo Enters Administration, Halts A340 Flights

European Cargo has entered administration after its A340-600 freighter operation stopped flying in May.

Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance

Philippine Airlines will become oneworld’s 16th member, adding 31 unique destinations across the Philippines.

Air Canada 777, 787 Jets to Receive Golden Hearted Treatment

From 2029, Air Canada’s fleet of Boeing 777 and 787 jets will be retrofitted with the new Golden Hearted cabins.

Farnborough International Airshow 2026 Reveals First Aircraft Lineup

Farnborough 2026’s first aircraft list includes the F-35A Demo Team, A350-1000, C-390, Global 8000, and VA-1X.

Opinion

In Photos: First Look at Air Canada’s Airbus A321XLR at YVR

Airways gets a first look at Air Canada’s A321XLR, the airline’s first long-range narrowbody with lie-flat seats.

This Week in History

6/01/1981: First Flight of the Prototype Short 360

This is the story of the 36-seat Short 360, from its maiden flight to its recent operations.

Analysis

Engineering the World’s Longest-Range Passenger Aircraft

The A350-1000ULR, developed for Qantas’s Project Sunrise, is designed to connect cities such as Sydney and London Heathrow nonstop

Media

The Airways July 2026 Issue is here

The July 2026 cover of Airways features a fitting final frame. Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, after a US$500M government bailout collapsed and soaring jet fuel costs made survival impossible. This iconic yellow Airbus — once a symbol of budget travel — now represents the end of an era. Preview this issue on Airways Digital or purchase the print edition.

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