Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 08, 2019
Airbus secured a second firm order for Airbus A330-800s after Uganda Airlines firmed up an earlier MOU for two of the type.
Apr 05, 2019
Boeing announced late April 5 it will slow 737 MAX production from 52 to 42 aircraft a month by mid-April, indicating that the type’s grounding and delivery halt will last longer than initially expected.
Apr 05, 2019
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)—which had planned to take delivery of three Boeing 737 MAX 8s beginning in mid-April—will adjust its summer schedule as deliveries of the type are postponed until the US manufacturer’s flight-control software upgrade is certified and the grounding is lifted.
Apr 04, 2019
Qantas plans to increase capacity on its freighter operations by replacing two leased Boeing 747-400Fs with 747-8Fs.
Jun 18, 2025
As production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) begins to ramp up, the industry faces a tipping point around 2030.
Jun 18, 2025
The NTSB is urging the FAA to ensure flight crews are aware of risks posed by a CFM International Leap-1B safety device that can cause smoke in the cockpit.
Jun 18, 2025
Safran and its U.S. subsidiary can go ahead with a proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business from RTX.
Jun 18, 2025
The A350 family orderbook now stands at more than 1,390 from 60 customers worldwide.
Jun 18, 2025
The airframer will instead focus on upgrading the E175-E1 and selling its E2 variants.
Jun 18, 2025
Airbus and MTU have outlined a three-step roadmap for development of a commercial aviation hydrogen fuel-cell engine announced at the Paris Air Show.
Jun 18, 2025
The partnership is planning a 76- to 100-seat aircraft designed for significant advantages over today’s regional aircraft through increased energy efficiency.
Jun 18, 2025
Starlux Airlines has once again topped up its orderbook for Airbus models, committing to a further 10 A350-1000s as it looks to broaden its network.