Performance is improving across Safran's supply chain, after a period of widespread issues with delivery punctuality and quality, group executives say.

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight but has had to delay the introduction of its new economy-class bunk product.

Swearingen’s SJ30-2 makes a comeback as SyberJet’s stretched SJ36 and upgraded SJ34.

Rolls-Royce’s ambitions to re-enter the single-aisle propulsion business with a version of the UltraFan have received a major boost with confirmation of a jointly funded $3.3 billion R&D program with the UK government.

Ukraine has started to target Russia’s aircraft manufacturing facilities with drones.

Safran Landing Systems has built demonstrators for structural landing gear parts made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in a bid to reduce weight.

Electra has landed its EL2 hybrid-electric blown-lift demonstrator on Manhattan’s Downtown Skyport.

If airlines do not accelerate capacity growth again, the passenger narrowbody market is at risk of oversupply.