The airline generated net new captains each month during the first quarter, executives said, describing the attrition rate as roughly halved year-over-year.

The first flight of the new import-substituted version of Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody airliner will take place by June 30, according to the CEO of Yakovlev.

Bombardier, Embraer, and Gulfstream have shown new aircraft can be developed at reasonable prices.

U.S. startup Regent has revealed two deals with the government of Abu Dhabi to explore launching electric seaglider services in the emirate in the coming years.

Lufthansa is preparing for a busy summer 2024 season and remaining flexible during ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

In 2024, CFM's original plan was a 20%-25% growth of Leap production, but that uptick has been revised downward, to 10%-15%—mostly affecting Leap 1B production.

The new targets, confirmed April 25, include a review mechanism to help manage prices and minimize the impact on ticket prices for passengers.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.