Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
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.
Oct 22, 2019
Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) has completed the transition of its widebody fleet from Airbus A340s to Boeing 787-9s, and the carrier anticipates significant operational benefits from the switch.
Oct 22, 2019
Electric aircraft developer Ampaire is studying the feasibility of modifying the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter to hybrid-electric propulsion under a NASA contract.
Jan 30, 2026
Global air passenger demand as measured in revenue passenger kilometers “moderated” in 2025 as the post-pandemic surge in travel slowed, IATA said.
Jan 30, 2026
Whether Boeing’s reset endures will depend on its willingness to protect dissent and accept short-term pain in service of long-term credibility.
Jan 30, 2026
Rolls-Royce has produced the first new-build Trent 1000XE incorporating a second phase of durability improvements.
Jan 30, 2026
As the 2026 Singapore Airshow nears, Flight Friday looks at Asia-Pacific flight cycles in 2025, and how they compare to equivalent months in 2019 and 2024.
Jan 30, 2026
The U.S. president takes aim at Canadian aircraft.
Jan 29, 2026
Royal Air Maroc is leasing 13 Boeing 737-8s to boost global connectivity, aiming for fleet expansion to 200 aircraft and 32 million passengers by 2037.
Jan 29, 2026
ATR is targeting India's regional aviation growth, highlighting turboprops' efficiency for short routes, with 420 new routes and 210 aircraft needed by 2044.
Jan 29, 2026
Discover Airlines is investing in its largest cabin upgrade, standardizing its A330 fleet and enhancing passenger comfort with retrofits by 2028.