Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 11, 2015
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) completed its first flight Nov. 11, taking off from Nagoya Airport and flying for about 90 minutes before returning.
Nov 10, 2015
Airbus said Ethiopian Airlines’ first A350-900 is taking shape on the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.
Nov 10, 2015
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) to establish an authorized service facility (ASF) for Bombardier’s Q Series turboprop regional airliners.
Nov 10, 2015
Low-cost carrier Flydubai plans to keep a small sub-fleet of all-economy aircraft even though its move into offering business class is considered a success, according to CEO Gaith Al Gaith.
Nov 10, 2015
Qatar Airways is not interested in taking a stake in another European airline, but is looking at the option of buying into Royal Air Maroc (RAM) or…
Jul 21, 2023
The move positions Safran for the design of more-electric control systems on the next generation of commercial aircraft.
Jul 21, 2023
The FAA has published an implementation plan for advanced air mobility, part of a proposed public-private initiative called Innovate28 (I28).
Jul 21, 2023
The Boeing 777X looks poised to hit the market at the perfect time, but its long-range variant has been a tough sell with airlines. 
Jul 21, 2023
Eve Air Mobility and its parent company Embraer have announced the selection of the first air taxi manufacturing plant in Brazil, located in the city of Taubate in Sao Paulo state.
Jul 20, 2023
Boeing has completed redesign work and retrofit instructions on 737 Next Generation nacelles to better protect them from broken fan blades.
Jul 20, 2023
Commercial aircraft engine lessor Willis Lease Finance Corp. plans to develop a power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in northeast England. 
Jul 20, 2023
Already chasing a step-change in fuel-burn reduction of between 20-25%, engine-makers face the additional challenge of developing adaptable propulsion systems.
Jul 20, 2023
The UK LCC exceeded its 2019 levels of flying for the first time post-COVID in May and June, albeit now with more aircraft in its all-Airbus fleet.