L3Harris to Retrofit Qatari 747-8 Jumbo for Air Force One
The U.S. government has tapped L3Harris Technologies to carry out modifications on a pre-owned Qatari Boeing 747-8 that could be… Read More »
US Congressman Urges Ryanair to Shun COMAC Jets
US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has written to Ryanair’s Chief Executive Michael O’Leary, warning against any future purchase of Chinese-made COMAC… Read More »
EASA Says C919 European Certification Unlikely Before 2028
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has confirmed that the COMAC C919 is unlikely to be certified for use… Read More »
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flies One Billion Passengers
Boeing confirmed on April 30, 2025, that its 787 Dreamliner fleet has carried more than one billion passengers since entering… Read More »
ACG Buys 20 New-Technology Jets from Avolon
US-based Aviation Capital Group signed a definitive agreement on April 29 with Dublin’s Avolon to acquire 20 aircraft currently leased… Read More »
China Reportedly Exempts Jet Engines, Parts from Tariffs
China has reportedly lifted proposed tariffs on certain aircraft components, including jet engines, nacelles, and landing gear, amid ongoing trade… Read More »
Airbus A380 Marks 20 Years of Innovation
On April 27, 2025, Airbus celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first flight of its A380 superjumbo, the world’s largest… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines Secures Financing for 50 New Aircraft with Vietcombank
Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietcombank to secure financing for the purchase of 50 narrowbody… Read More »
NASA and Boeing Refocus on Thin-Wing Tech
NASA and Boeing have announced a strategic pause in the development of the X-66 flight demonstrator to concentrate on advancing… Read More »
COMAC Considers Airbus Route to Avoid Tariffs on LEAP Engines
China is exploring a strategy to bypass tariffs on U.S. imports by routing CFM International LEAP engines for the COMAC… Read More »
flyadeal Orders 10 Airbus A330-900neo Aircraft
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has confirmed an order for 10 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first widebody fleet addition…. Read More »
Air India Eyes Acquisition of Undelivered Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
Air India is reportedly in talks with Boeing to acquire several undelivered Boeing 737 Max aircraft initially intended for Chinese… Read More »
US Class Action Targets Jeju Air Crash, FAA Engine Oversight
A leading U.S. law firm has initiated legal steps that could lead to multimillion-dollar litigation over the December 29, 2024,… Read More »
Join us at the Yale Club of NY for a Wings Club Luncheon with Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO, Airbus North America
Please join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025At the Yale Club of New York for ourAviation Leader Series Luncheon Our… Read More »
United Airlines CEO Says Tariffs Won’t Stall Aircraft Orders
United Airlines does not expect recent US tariffs to derail its aircraft deliveries, CEO Scott Kirby said during the carrier’s April 16, 2025,… Read More »
China Southern Cancels Sale of 10 Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has unexpectedly halted the auction of ten Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners and two GEnx‑1B70/P2 engines that the carrier… Read More »
Embraer E2 Jets Obtain Type Certification in Mongolia
Embraer has secured type certification from the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority for its E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 regional jets, marking a… Read More »
LOTAMS Named Europe’s First Embraer E2 Service Center
Embraer has officially designated LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS) as the first European Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for its… Read More »
Etihad Welcomes Sixth A350‑1000 to Expand Global Reach
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350‑1000, marking the sixth addition of this model to its fleet,… Read More »
Delta Refuses Tariff Payments on Future Airbus Deliveries
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will not pay tariffs on future aircraft deliveries and is prepared to defer orders… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Taps Safran for 777-9 Upgrades
Ethiopian Airlines has taken a major step in enhancing its inflight experience by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with French… Read More »
Historic Farewell: Alaska Retires Pioneering 737-900
Alaska Airlines has officially retired its first-ever Boeing 737-900 after 24 years of service, marking the end of an era… Read More »