20 years ago, NASA saw incremental aircraft improvement would no longer mitigate the environmental impact of projected growth; revolutionary change was needed.
Elbe Flugzeug Werke (EFW) has signed agreement with the Chinese HNA Aviation Group to convert Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters starting next year.
Cathay Pacific has noticed a growing demand for premium economy seats, as passenger demands evolve, expanding the offering on its new Boeing 777-300ER retrofit.
Beta Technologies has completed a piloted test flight with the first electric aircraft rolled off the production line at its factory in Burlington, Vermont.
Lufthansa is considering an engine manufacturer swap for some future Boeing 787 deliveries and follow-ups as it grapples with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 issues.
Spirit says discussions with bondholders to restructure its debt have “advanced materially” and are continuing, amid reports of a pending bankruptcy filing.
Financial results for the 2024 third quarter (Q3) reveal net profits for two U.S. LCCs, losses for another two budget carriers and a struggling Spirit Airlines.
The plans are part of the new French government’s proposed 2025 budget and would see a tripling of the so-called Solidarity Tax on Airline Tickets (TSBA).
ATR is ceasing work on the STOL version of the ATR 42-600 to focus on upgrades for the turboprop aimed at lowering operating costs for its airline customers.
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Vietnam Airlines is planning to make a decision on a firm order for 50 narrowbody aircraft next year and is open to considering all manufacturers, the CEO says.
