Boeing still keen to push 737 MAX certification deadline
With the effective date of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA) fast approaching, Boeing is still keen for… Read More »
Germany announced $8 billion deal to purchase 35 Lockheed Martin F-35 jets
German government leaders on Wednesday Dec. 14 announced a deal to buy 35 F-35 fighter jets from the United States,… Read More »
Boeing delivered 48 jets in November and 411 in 2022
Boeing has delivered 411 airplanes in the first 11 months of 2022, including 333 737s and 21 787s. Boeing’s orders… Read More »
Airbus puts an A321XLR on a 13-hour test flight touring Europe
An Airbus A321XLR is currently on a 13-hour test flight touring Europe from the skies. On December 13th, Airbus’ Toulouse… Read More »
Sustainability guidelines are needed, says interiors industry
On 29th November the inaugural Sustainable Design Summit took place, an event that brings together experts from the cruise, hotel… Read More »
Embraer suspends its next-generation turboprop aircraft program
We will not be seeing a new Brazilian turboprop aircraft anytime soon, as Embraer has postponed its decision to launch… Read More »
Airbus will make A321XLR fuselage modifications as requested by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved design requirements for certain Airbus A321XLR aircraft parts addressing safety concerns related to… Read More »
Airbus to modify A321XLR fuselage as per FAA request
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved design requirements for certain Airbus A321XLR aircraft parts addressing safety concerns related to… Read More »
World’s first COMAC C919 jet delivered to China Eastern Airlines
The world’s first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines… Read More »
Finnair’s AirLounge seat wins Best New Business Class award
Finnair has announced it has achieved a double win at this year’s DesignAir Awards. The carrier’s spacious new AirLounge seat,… Read More »
Setback for Boeing in Congress to obtain 737 Max extension safety deadline
Boeing will have to keep lobbying Congress for an extension to a December deadline that imposes standards for cockpit safety… Read More »
The proposed Airbus A220-500 might be a 737 MAX killer
The proposed Airbus A220-500 narrowbody jet and the larger A321 could put the US aircraft giant—which won’t have a new… Read More »
Embraer unveils plans for Hybrid Electric and Hydrogen Electric aircraft
Embraer unveiled two new concepts for hybrid electric and hydrogen electric aircraft Monday, which the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer says is… Read More »
The last Boeing 747 jet leaves Everett factory
The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory. (Photo: Boeing/Paul Weatherman) The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody… Read More »
European Aviation Safety Agency could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get the 737… Read More »
Embraer unveils concepts for hybrid, hydrogen electric aircraft
Embraer unveiled new concepts for hybrid electric and hydrogen electric aircraft as part of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s Energia sustainability… Read More »
Reliable Robotics appoints strategic advisors
Autonomous aircraft firm Reliable Robotics has appointed Captain Lee Moak and Steve Alterman to its advisory board. Moak and Alterman… Read More »
American Airlines’ pilots union is telling members to show up late for their flights
The president of American Airlines’ pilots union is in no uncertain terms telling members that they should show up late… Read More »
Rolls-Royce uses hydrogen produced with wind and tidal power to test jet engine
Plans to reduce the significant environmental effects of aviation took a step forward this week after Rolls-Royce and easyJet said… Read More »
Russia delays PD-35, ambitious turbofan for CR929
The Aviadvigatel PD-35 high-bypass turbofan being developed by Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has been delayed by two years. “Regarding… Read More »
Global aircraft orders rise as recovery continues
Global aircraft orders in October 2022 increased compared to previous months, with the 299 aircraft ordered the most for… Read More »
Natilus partners with Janicki for autonomous aircraft composite manufacturing
US autonomous cargo aircraft developer Natilus has partnered with engineering and manufacturing company Janicki for composite part design and fabrication… Read More »