Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 in Baghdad. The US airframer says that the 787-8 widebody is the first of 10 Dreamliners the Middle Eastern carrier has ordered to grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations. Fleet data indicates that the 10 comprise nine 787-8s and one 787-9. Iraqi Airways has also, Boeing notes, ordered a total of six 737 Max 8s and 10 Max 10s. Fleet data indicates that four of the 737-8 narrowbodies are already in service with the carrier. Boeing says Iraqi Airways serves more than 50 destinations from Baghdad. Fleets data shows that, in addition to its Max jets and 787, the airline's 42-strong fleet includes 16 737NGs, six Mitsubishi Aircraft CRJ900s, five A320-family jets, four stored Airbus A220s, two 747s, two 767s, one 777 and one A330. It has one A220 on order.

London Gatwick Airport plans to press ahead with a planning application to bring its emergency northern runway into regular use for departures – a move which could increase passenger numbers by 60%. The UK airport asserts that "this low-impact plan will improve resilience, reduce delays, and provide a significant boost to the regional economy by supporting trade, tourism and new jobs". It estimates that the plan would create around 630 new construction jobs across the region and 1,400 nationally at the peak. Gatwick consulted on plans to bring the northern runway into use back in 2021. It said then that repositioning its centreline by 12m would allow it to be used by departing aircraft while meeting international safety standards and raise passenger capacity to around 75 million by 2038. In 2019, Gatwick had a throughput of 46 million passengers.

Embraer and GKN Aerospace have formed a partnership to accelerate the development of hydrogen technologies in aviation. Both companies are aiming to leverage their resources to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology and will "also explore the potential for a hydrogen flight demonstrator", GKN states. “Collaboration is key to exploring innovative solutions and accelerating disruptive technologies. That’s why we are excited to work together with GKN Aerospace to enable the application of disruptive technologies in a shared vision for a greener future,” says Embraer's global head of innovation ecosystems Daniel Moczydlower. GKN Aerospace's flagship hydrogen exploration programme, H2Gear, is focused on developing a liquid hydrogen propulsion system specifically designed for sub-regional aircraft. “Hydrogen-powered aviation represents a tangible and compelling solution for achieving zero-emissions flight," says GKN Aerospace's chief technology officer Russ Dunn. "Advancing this pioneering technology to the next level necessitates unparalleled collaboration within the industry, as exemplified by our partnership with Embraer as well as combining expertise of aerospace ecosystems in our countries and support across governments." Embraer has been actively partnering with airlines, manufacturers and technology partners to pursue sustainable aviation technology pathways. Under its Energia initiative, it is seeking to develop hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell-powered regional aircraft. GKN, meanwhile, has been collaborating in hydrogen programs across the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK.