Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 01, 2015
The fatal crash of Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501 in December 2014 was precipitated by a fault in the aircraft's rudder warning systems, according to a report just released by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC).
Nov 30, 2015
Arabic graffiti has been found on both EasyJet and Vueling aircraft, prompting security checks at both airlines.
Nov 30, 2015
Bahamas flag carrier Bahamasair has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 from an order for two 70-seat ATR 72-600s and three 50-seat ATR 42-600s at the Paris Air Show.
Nov 30, 2015
The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) delivered China’s first domestic built 90-seat ARJ21 regional aircraft to launch customer Chengdu Airlines on Nov. 29.
Nov 25, 2015
Copa Airlines took delivery of the 100th airplane to join its fleet, a Boeing 737-800 decorated with a special decal celebrating the airline achieving this important milestone. The aircraft, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, flew from Seattle to its Panama City home base.
Jul 28, 2023
IAG Cargo and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel have renewed their agreement where K+N will partially fund the acquisition of 1.6 million gallons of SAF this year.
Jul 28, 2023
Any changes to existing designs deemed safety critical are, by definition, major changes, according to FAA's new draft policy.
Jul 28, 2023
Volocopter’s window to certify the VoloCity ahead of the Olympics is tight, but the real challenge is developing a larger version with a stronger business case.
Jul 28, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jul 27, 2023
Russia is developing technology for a hybrid-electric regional airliner, with plans to fly a demonstrator in 2026, news agency Tass says.
Jul 27, 2023
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted options for six Boeing 787-10s held by British Airways into firm orders. 
Jul 27, 2023
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corporation has changed its name to Yakovlev. 
Jul 27, 2023
WestJet has chosen Jetaire’s Invicta product for fuel tank flammability reduction on its Boeing 737 fleet.