Ameriflight leases 15 Saab freighters from Jetstream
US Part 135 Cargo airline Ameriflight will lease 15 Saab 340B(F) converted cargo aircraft from lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital. The… Read More »
ATR paves way for next generation of its best-selling aircraft
ATR today announced its plans for the next generation of its best-selling family of regional aircraft by 2030, the ATR… Read More »
StandardAero acquires EB Airfoils to continue expansion of component repair capabilities
StandardAero has signed an agreement to acquire EB Airfoils, a leading fan blade, compressor blade and vane maintenance, repair and… Read More »
Ryanair opens first heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport
Ryanair has opened its first aircraft heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport, delivering an investment of €10 million… Read More »
Fatal Chinese plane crash was deliberate, reports suggest
A fatal China Eastern Airlines plane crash may have been caused intentionally, according to US media reports. Investigators have so… Read More »
US officials report that Chinese 737-800 crash caused by intentional act
The China Eastern Airlines plane crash that killed 132 people is believed to have been caused by an intentional act,… Read More »
Can Boeing begin to repair its battered reputation with one Starliner launch?
Can Boeing begin to repair its battered reputation with one rocket launch? Its Starliner capsule now sits atop an Atlas… Read More »
World’s largest aircraft owner AerCap lost 113 planes to Russia due to sanctions
AerCap Holdings, the aircraft leasing giant that is the world’s largest owner of jets, lost 113 planes when Russia seized… Read More »
China Southern will take delivery of only 78 Boeing MAX jets instead of 181
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has significantly changed its plans for deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that were supposed to… Read More »
Emirates Airline posts $1.1 billion loss
Dubai’s Emirates Airline narrowed its losses to $1.1 billion in the year to March, even as soaring jet fuel… Read More »
Lufthansa Technik reports ‘very high demand’ for Special Aircraft Services
Lufthansa Technik reports that its Special Aircraft Services unit is experiencing continued high demand for technical services for VIP, government… Read More »
Pexco Aerospace working to bring AirShield to market
Pexco Aerospace has acquired manufacturing rights to develop Teague’s AirShield cabin airflow system from concept to production-readiness. Teague, the Seattle-based… Read More »
2022 was the strongest Q1 for aircraft orders since 2014
The first quarter of 2022 has seen a very strong start to the year and continuation of recovery in market… Read More »
A new path forward for the aviation industry
The inaugural Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia saw global aviation leaders discuss how to set the course for… Read More »
Want to join Embraer? 1,000 job vacancies have opened up
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, has announced the opening of 1,000 job vacancies in Brazil. The roles have a focus on the… Read More »
Hartzell Propeller appoints new VP of Engineering and Flight Safety
Hartzell Propeller, the leading aircraft propeller manufacturer, has implemented an engineering leadership transition. Vice President of Engineering and Flight Safety… Read More »
Ryanair CEO says “Boeing management is running around like headless chickens”
“Boeing management is running around like headless chickens,” Ryanair CEO says in earnings-call tirade. Michael O’Leary rips Boeing for delivery… Read More »
The Russian aviation industry is cannibalizing aircraft for parts to keep its fleet operational
Just like during the days of the USSR, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in international sanctions that have… Read More »
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies launches Octax Hybrid
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has launched Octax Hybrid, the latest addition to the company’s signature line of Octax high-speed data connectors…. Read More »
United Airlines says FAA has cleared 52 Boeing 777s to fly again after they were grounded for engine failure
United’s 52 Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777s have been grounded since an engine failure in February 2021. The airline plans… Read More »
Legal filing alleges Southwest Airlines proposed a ploy to deceive FAA on Boeing 737 Max
A legal filing in a Texas court shows Southwest exerted considerable influence on Boeing during the original certification of the… Read More »
All Boeing jets require an extensive FAA certification process
All Boeing models of an aircraft require an extensive certification process. Every new airplane that Boeing develops undergoes lab, ground,… Read More »
SMBC Aviation Capital buys smaller rival Goshawk Aviation for $6.7 billion
SMBC Aviation Capital agreed on Monday May 16 to buy smaller rival Goshawk Aviation for an enterprise value of $6.7… Read More »
EgyptAir continues cargo expansion with Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter
EgyptAir has signed a deal with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) for the conversion of an Boeing 737-800 aircraft into… Read More »
Evidence of nosedive suggests Boeing not at fault in China Eastern 737-800 crash
Boeing BA +6.72% shares rose on news that the tragic crash of a 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines CEA… Read More »
Airbus overtakes Boeing in net jet orders and plans to add 1,000 jobs in U.S.
Airbus pulled ahead of Boeing for the first time this year in terms of net new jet orders in Apr…. Read More »