Turkish flight simulators now off-limits to Russian pilots
The latest round of international sanctions has significantly impacted upon aircrew training and licensing processes across Russian operators. Now, EASA-approved… Read More »
Chinese regulator meets Boeing to review 737 MAX operation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a meeting with Boeing in Zhoushan, Zhejiang on September 14, 2022, to… Read More »
Boom can’t find a jet engine partner for its Overture supersonic jet
Boom’s supersonic jet is facing a lack of interest from engine suppliers. Manufacturers say supersonic travel is ‘tangential’ and are… Read More »
AJW Group opens new regional support hub in Turkey
AJW Group has announced the opening of AJW Turkey, a new regional support hub and office in Istanbul. The new… Read More »
The Rolls Royce Pearl business jet engine gets EASA certification
The Pearl® 700, the exclusive engine for the brand-new Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.® flagship business jet aircraft Gulfstream G700™ and Gulfstream… Read More »
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 enters service
Bombardier announced on Sept. 20 that its new award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet, destined for the program’s launch customer, Les… Read More »
Boeing and aviation regulator meet about 737 MAX’s return to China
China’s aviation regulator said on Tuesday Sept. 20 it held a meeting with Boeing last week about the return of… Read More »
Boeing selects Spirit AeroSystems to replace KC-135 military tanker’s horizontal stabilizers
Spirit AeroSystems announced Sept. 19 a contract award from The Boeing Company to provide new horizontal stabilizers for U.S. Air… Read More »
Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 wins prestigious design award
Bombardier’s newest business jet, the Challenger 3500 aircraft, has been honoured as the “Grand Winner” in the Industrial Design/Automotive &… Read More »
ST Engineering announces deal for Nok Air Boeing 737-800 Component MRO
ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm has secured a five-year component maintenance-by-the-hour contract to service Nok Air’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. Under the… Read More »
FAA rejects proposal to halve flight-time requirement for pilots as shortage prompts route cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it has rejected a proposal to halve the number of hours required to… Read More »
What ever happened to Elvis Presley’s fleet of private jets?
As a new biopic about Elvis Presley, directed by Baz Lurhmann, hits the silver screen, there’s been a renewed interest… Read More »
Chinese-Russian CR929 faces complete redesign
The consortium between China’s COMAC and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has resumed preliminary design of the CR929 long-range wide-body… Read More »
Boeing to remarket 737 MAX jets ordered by China
Boeing will remarket some 737 MAX aircraft built for Chinse customers but cannot be delivered because the country’s aviation regulator… Read More »
Aalyria launches, promising 100-1,000 times faster connectivity
Aalyria, a newly formed communications network company backed by Silicon Valley investors including the founders of Accel, J2 Ventures, and… Read More »
Enhanced seating comfort for ultra-long-haul flights
15-19 hours non-stop flights are the new normal in many long-haul markets, along with rising airfares. And wellness now occupies… Read More »
True Blue Power brings in 100W USB chargers
True Blue Power has added 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its range of MAX Power USB Chargers (TA360 Series). The… Read More »
Air Canada signs up for 30 ES-30 electric regional aircraft
Air Canada has announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30s, the electric-hybrid regional aircraft being developed by Heart Aerospace in… Read More »
China sanctions Raytheon and Boeing Defense CEOs over arms sale to rival Taiwan
China announced sanctions on Friday Sept. 16 against the CEOs of American defense contractors Raytheon and Boeing Defense over a… Read More »
Wizz Air orders 75 additional A321neo jets
Wizz Air has exercised options to purchase 75 additional A321neo aircraft. The options relate to a previous order for 75… Read More »
General Electric reports Q2 earnings, deliveries affected by supply-chain issues
General Electric is still grappling with supply-chain bottlenecks which have made it tougher to deliver products to customers on time,… Read More »
Boeing is diverting some Chinese 737 Max orders to other customers
Boeing is shopping some jets earmarked for China to other buyers as the planemaker grapples with trade tensions that have… Read More »
Apollo Funds commit up to $1.5 Billion to Embraer Customer Financing Agreement
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an affiliate of Apollo, with respect to commit US $1.5 billion… Read More »
Chorus Aviation appoints Colin Copp as new CEO
Chorus Aviation has announced that Joseph Randall, President and CEO of Chorus Aviation, plans to retire in the first quarter of… Read More »
Gulf Air saves on fuel with Honeywell Forge software
Gulf Air has signed a multiyear renewal of Honeywell Forge software to help increase operational efficiencies and decrease costs associated… Read More »
Etihad Engineering gains IAMA stamp for Airbus A320 and A321 passenger cabin refit
Etihad Engineering has gained its first endorsement from the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (IAMA) after its successful quality audit last… Read More »