Hindustan Aeronautics plans to return to production of commercial aircraft for the first time since 1988, building the all-Russian SJ-100 for Indian customers.

Executives at Volaris believe the number of aircraft on ground (AOG) stemming from issues related to Pratt GTF engines should resolve by the end of 2027.

Flown by NASA X-59 lead pilot Nils Larson, the much-anticipated first flight of the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft began at 8:14 a.m. PDT Oct. 28.

Yakovlev flew the second prototype of the so-called import-substituted MC-21-310 narrowbody airliner from its facility in Irkutsk, Russia, on Oct. 28.

Riyadh Air signed its first aircraft lease agreement with global aircraft lessor AviLease on Oct. 27 for a Boeing 787-9.

SalamAir has signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with Mach Aerospace International.

FTAI Aviation has no plans to enter the new-generation engine maintenance market in the next few years.

Air China Cargo announced its intent to sign a purchase agreement with Airbus for six A350F freighters, becoming the variant's first customer in mainland China.