How Pilots Retain Their Type Ratings
Type ratings are a crucial aspect of a pilot’s career, granting them the legal authorization to operate large aircraft. Whether… Read More »
Boeing CEO Frustrated by Slow Progress in Resolving Supply Chain Issues
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun expressed frustration over the slow progress in resolving supply chain issues, despite the rebound in airlines’… Read More »
Jazeera Airways to Retrofit 11 A320/321s with Expliseat TiSeat E2s
Kuwaiti low-fare airline Jazeera Airways has selected Expliseat’s TiSeat E2 seating for the retrofit of Jazeera’s nine A320 aircraft, including… Read More »
Discover the Fastest Private Jets in the World
In the never-ending quest for speed and efficiency, humans constantly seek ways to accomplish tasks quicker and smarter. This pursuit… Read More »
Safran Delivers Inaugural A320neo Propulsion Systems Manufactured in China
Safran Nacelles has delivered the first LEAP 1-A propulsion systems, namely engines and nacelles, to Airbus from its new site… Read More »
Is Boeing CEO’s Perspective on Chinese C919 Narrowbody Jet Competition Naïveté or Realism?
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun addressed the recent maiden commercial flight of China’s C919 narrowbody jet, downplaying speculation about its impact… Read More »
Analysts and Airbus Clash Over Airbus A220-500 Launch at Paris Air Show
There seems to be a disagreement between analysts and Airbus regarding the potential launch of the Airbus A220-500, a stretched… Read More »
Boeing Acknowledges Lengthy Certification Process for 737-7 Max
A Boeing executive said that the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7 is taking “a considerable amount of time” due… Read More »
Boeing Excludes Acquisition of Tier 1 Supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing has ruled out the purchase of Spirit AeroSystems, one its Tier 1 Suppliers. “I am not going to sugarcoat… Read More »
Boeing Acquires eVTOL Developer Wisk Aero as Full Subsidiary
The CEO of eVTOL developer Wisk Aero has confirmed that the Californian startup has become a fully owned subsidiary of… Read More »
Kontron and ThinKom collaborate for Ka-band SATCOM antenna platform
Kontron and ThinKom have collaboeated to demonstrate and make readily available a new Ka-band SATCOM solution to the avionics market…. Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer Plans to Double its Revenue in the Next Two Years
Embraer has announced its upcoming period of growth, with plans to more than double its revenue in the next two… Read More »
Airbus Delivers First Non-US Customer A320 from Alabama Facility
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris has become the first non-United States airline to take delivery of an aircraft, an Airbus A320neo,… Read More »
Airbus Introduces Visionary Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ for the Future
Airbus presented its ideas for what it calls the “Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+” during a virtual press conference on May… Read More »
Boeing Boosts 787 Dreamliner Production Rate to Four per Month
Boeing has announced an increase in production for its widebody 787 Dreamliner, with the rate rising from three to four… Read More »
China Eastern Airlines Launches C919 Inaugural Flight
China Eastern Airlines, the inaugural customer of China’s domestically-produced narrow-body aircraft C919, is set to commence its first commercial flight… Read More »
EASA’s Initiative to Address Potential Fuel Tank Ignition on Airbus A320 Aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that looks into a potential ignition source in… Read More »
Boeing Plans to Sell Over 150 737 Max Jets to Riyadh Air
According to a report from Bloomberg News on May 28, Boeing is currently in talks to finalize a deal that… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Set to Order Boeing 777-8F for Cargo Fleet Renewal
According to industry sources on May 29, Cathay Pacific is reportedly planning a significant renewal of its cargo fleet and… Read More »
EBACE 2023 Executive Jet Show Puts Sustainability in the Spotlight
From May 23 – 25, 2023. the exhibition area next to Geneva airport became the setting for the largest annual… Read More »
FAA Directive Addresses Accidental Emergency Slide Deployments on Boeing 737s
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD), attempting to tackle accidental Boeing… Read More »
Iraqi Air Force Looks to Rebuild Fleet with Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets
The Iraqi Air Force is looking to rebuild and modernize its fleet of fighter jets, the country’s Commander-in-Chief of the… Read More »
EBACE 2023 Concludes with a Focus on Sustainability, Innovation, and New Aircraft
This year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) featured plenty of game-changing technologies, new aircraft announcements, exciting market opportunities… Read More »
MONTE Teams Up with Cycladic Regional Airline to Explore Retrofitting Zero-Emission Fleet
MONTE, an airline financier dedicated to low- and zero-emission aircraft, has partnered with Greek regional airline Cycladic to explore options… Read More »
Futuristic Cargo Aircraft Developer Partners with ZeroAvia for Kona Engine Supply
The future cargo aircraft developer, Natilus, and zero-emission commercial aviation leader, ZeroAvia, have announced the two pioneering companies are working… Read More »
Airbus Rules Out Launch of Stretched A220-500 Jetliner at Paris Airshow
Airbus may delay the launch of the A220-500 until 2024 or 2025. Airbus has confirmed that it will not be… Read More »