Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 09, 2019
Air France CEO Anne Rigail is considering possible replacements for the French carrier’s Airbus A380s, before turning her attention to a Boeing 777 successor and the remainder of the airline’s medium-haul renewal.
Sep 07, 2019
Final loads testing on Boeing’s delayed 777-9 has been suspended while investigations continue into the failure of a cargo door during pressurization evaluations on the static test airframe at Everett, Washington, Sept 5.
Sep 06, 2019
Air Canada continues to reveal little about its plans for Air Transat beyond keeping the leisure airline’s brand and Montreal headquarters, but a senior executive said that getting its aircraft flying more often will be a near-term focus.
Sep 06, 2019
Saudi LCC flyadeal expects to make an engine decision for its order of Airbus A320neos within the next two months, the airline’s CEO said Sept. 6.
Sep 06, 2019
Airbus is expanding the scope of work of the A320-family assembly line in Tianjin, China, adding more equipping of fuselages.
Apr 19, 2024
Ascend Airways intends to start operations imminently but finds its growth plans crimped by a lack of available aircraft in the marketplace.
Apr 19, 2024
Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.
Apr 19, 2024
The consortium of six aviation companies aims to accelerate the use of recyclable materials, especially carbon fiber and aluminum, from decommissioned aircraft.
Apr 19, 2024
A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.
Apr 19, 2024
In preparation for Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific, this week’s Flight Friday looks at the utilization of the top five engine manufacturers with Asia-Pacific carriers
Apr 19, 2024
Progress on 787 quality problems is challenged by whistleblower claims of long-term fleet safety risks.
Apr 19, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 18, 2024
Archer Aviation has opened a new regulatory affairs office in Washington as it looks to ramp up lobbying efforts ahead of expected entry-into-service in 2025.