Air India order update: 190 Boeing 737 MAX, 30 787 aircraft
Air India is apparently continuing its negotiations with Boeing, as well as Airbus, as the newly-privatized airline looks to revamp… Read More »
How extended-range operations changed the Boeing 767
The Boeing 767 became a success story and paved the way for the forthcoming twin-engine aircraft, the 777, 787 and… Read More »
Oriental Air Bridge receives first ATR 42-600
Japanese regional airline, Oriental Air Bridge (ORC), has taken delivery of an ATR 42-600. Configured with a 48-seat cabin and… Read More »
Lufthansa certifies its Boeing 777 Sharkskin modification
Lufthansa Technik has received an STC for its AeroSHARK technology designed to reduce aircraft surface friction. Lufthansa Technik has announced… Read More »
Air India big order includes 190 Boeing MAX, 30 787s
Air India is close to a deal to order more than 200 Boeing jets including 190 narrowbody 737 MAX and… Read More »
ASL partners with Reliable Robotics to explore pilotless freighters
Aircraft operator ASL Aviation Holdings is exploring the possible use of autonomous freighter aircraft in partnership with Reliable Robotics. The… Read More »
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 receive Canadian certification
Transport Canada (TC) granted type certificates to the Embraer E190-E2 and the E195-E2, opening up the possibility for Canadian airlines… Read More »
Rossiya Airlines to furlough 100 pilots due to spare parts shortage
Rossiya Airlines, the subsidiary air carrier of Russia’s Aeroflot Group, is reportedly planning to furlough a third of its pilots… Read More »
Embraer receives E190-E2 and E195-E2 Type Certification in Canada
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have received Type Certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), with the delivery of the first… Read More »
Boom’s Overture supersonic jet will use quiet, low-emission engines
Being supersonic involves a lot more than a cool-looking aircraft. You need engines that can push the jet past Mach… Read More »
Embraer postpones the development of a large turboprop aircraft until 2023
Embraer has postponed a decision on whether to proceed with development of a large turboprop aircraft until at least next… Read More »
Joby’s eVTOL air taxi clears second of four FAA System Reviews
Joby, the developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) planes designed for use in nearing air taxi services, says… Read More »
Court approves Hong Kong Airlines’ $6 billion debt restructuring
Hong Kong’s High Court approved Hong Kong Airlines Ltd.’s HK$49 billion ($6.3 billion) debt restructuring plan, boosting the carrier’s chance… Read More »
Deutsche Aircraft secures major investment in D328eco programme
Deutsche Aircraft has announced a major investment in its D328eco programme. OHB and AFK’s joint company DAH Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH has… Read More »
Magnetic Engines and GE Aerospace partner to provide repairs for CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines
Magnetic Engines has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to support its customers with on-wing repairs for CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B… Read More »
Georgian Airlines adds third freighter
Recently-launched Georgian Airlines has added a third freighter to its fleet as it looks to capitalise on cargo volumes travelling… Read More »
NASA’s retired 747SP SOFIA makes final flight to Pima Air & Space Museum
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft has been retired to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson,… Read More »
13 hours without refueling: Airbus A321XLR conducts longest-ever test flight
Airbus’ A321XLR [extra long range, ed.-] jet, the manufacturer’s longest-range single-aisle aircraft, has performed a more than 13-hour test flight… Read More »
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 »
Air New Zealand names four partners ahead of first zero emissions flight
Air New Zealand has named four partners it will work with on its mission to conduct its first zero emissions… 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 »
How aircraft cabin safety has been improved over time and lessons learned
How aircraft cabin safety has been improved over time, and how many lessons have been learned and implemented. Accident data… Read More »
AARP Backs bill to improve airplane evacuation plans for travelers with disabilities
More than 25 million Americans live with disabilities or mobility issues that could impact whether they can take a commercial… Read More »
Air India to invest US$400m in cabin refurbishments
Air India has announced plans to refurbish its entire legacy widebody fleet, comprising 27 Boeing B787-8 and 13 B777 aircraft,… Read More »