Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 23, 2019
Weaker demand and program delays have created a perfect storm for Boeing’s widebody business, which continues to see downward pressure on 777 and 787 production rates and a slower-than-planned ramp-up of the 777X.
Oct 23, 2019
GE Aviation has delivered the first flight-compliant GE9X engine to Boeing, marking the restart of preparations for 777-9 flight tests.
Oct 23, 2019
Textron Aviation and Bombardier are celebrating entry into service of two new business jets, while Embraer is cheering Praetor approval.
Oct 22, 2019
In the most visible personnel move yet during the 737 MAX crisis, Boeing named longtime executive Stan Deal to take over its Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) unit, removing Kevin McAllister and turning the reins of the company’s largest business over to a seasoned leader with significant supply-chain and customer-support experience.
Oct 22, 2019
FAA administrator Stephen Dickson said mistakes made during the development of the Boeing 737 MAX highlight the need for a “more integrated approach to human factors” during the aircraft design process.
Dec 01, 2025
Airbus says most of the 6,000 A320-family aircraft requiring an immediate flight controls software update have received the necessary modifications.
Dec 01, 2025
Expliseat has begun to recycle production waste and incorporate it into new seats, before proceeding with materials from end-of-life seats, the CEO says.
Dec 01, 2025
Air Premia may add Airbus widebodies to mitigate 787 delivery delays and is also evaluating a shift toward narrowbodies as it studies a hub-and-spoke model.
Nov 30, 2025
Airbus warns A320 operators that solar radiation could corrupt flight control inputs, prompting EASA to issue an emergency airworthiness directive.
Nov 28, 2025
British cargo airline One Air said it has added a second Boeing 777F to its fleet, three months after the first one joined.
Nov 28, 2025
Aerolineas Argentinas has outlined its first self-financed fleet investment program, sharing plans to bring in Airbus A330neos and more Boeing 737 MAXs.
Nov 28, 2025
ITA Airways has received the first of five new A220s it is leasing from ACG which comes as the carrier prepares a lawsuit against the A220's engine supplier Pratt & Whitney.
Nov 27, 2025
China Airlines has unveiled plans for a $7.8 billion widebody fleet expansion and renewal, adding to its existing order backlog.