Latecoere is readying to offer composite-material aerostructures to Airbus, targeting reduced weight at affordable costs on the airframer’s NGSA.

In conjunction with Aviation Week’s upcoming Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Europe event, Flight Friday looks at engine flight hours utilization on the Boeing 787 fleet.

Operators want to introduce newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft into service to offset rising fuel costs—how many aircraft are manufacturers rolling out?

The Bournemouth Airport-based airline operated a fleet of 10 A340-600 freighters on long-haul routes, making use of the aircraft's 7,900 nm (14,630 km) range.

Global Airlines plans to move its A380 into an MRO facility for its 12-year check “by the end of this year” as the UK startup inches toward commercial operations.

Saab supplies composite-material ailerons for the Airbus A320 family, and overwing doors for the A321.

Regarding SAF, some airline executives say high costs, limited supply and scalability concerns have tempered expectations.

Airline executives issued a stark message to engine OEMs during a panel discussion, demanding they not deliver products until they're technologically ready.