Airbus Chief Commercial Officer Christian Scherer says he is “not worried about a slowdown” in aircraft demand in spite of lower airline profitability and the risk of trade wars.
Pratt & Whitney has reduced life limits on PW1500G and PW1900G geared turbofan (GTF) high-pressure compressor (HPC) front hubs after excessive corrosion was discovered during a routine overhaul, and the FAA plans to mandate the change.
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NASA is assessing industry proposals for flight demonstrations of electrified aircraft propulsion with the goal of rapidly maturing the technologies for use in commercial transports that could enter the fleet no later than 2035.
Rolls-Royce is investigating faster ways of replicating in-service conditions on the test bench for the next-generation UltraFan, in the wake of endurance problems with the manufacturer’s Trent 1000 engines.
Fast-growing LCC Wizz Air, unveiling full-year results that showed a rise in profit and passenger numbers, said it may be able to seize on opportunities to gain market share while a tough operating environment hurts its competitors.
Boeing’s chief executive recently said that despite 737 MAX and other issues, his OEM’s overall timeline for a potential new midmarket aircraft (NMA) “has not changed” and Boeing would expect a 2025 entry into service.
As the civil aerospace industry looks increasingly to artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve safety standards, and amid the looming potential for a global pilot shortage, Airbus is stepping up research into autonomous systems and the potential for single-pilot operations.
United Continental Holdings Inc. has indicated plans to extend a loan to Bogota, Colombia-based Avianca Holdings SA, after the two companies agreed on a leadership reshuffle that involved a loss of voting rights for Avianca’s largest shareholder.
Sustainable fuel specialist SkyNRG is to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant in northeast Netherlands, supported by Dutch carrier KLM, which has committed to purchase 750,000 tonnes of the fuel over a 10-year period.
A group of 73 U.S. House Democratic lawmakers signed a letter to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian calling on the Atlanta-based carrier to “immediately cease all efforts” to dissuade its ramp agents and flight attendants from joining the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Independent aviation training provider BAA Training of Lithuania is expanding its facilities in Europe and Asia with the acquisition of six new full-flight simulators (FFS), representing a preliminary investment of €60 million ($67 million).
Mitsubishi Aircraft has reiterated the importance of the larger version of its MRJ regional jet, following a news report that the company would shift its focus to a smaller version.
Collins Aerospace executives are confident they can increase the capacity of their commercial engine nacelle operations here to meet future demands without growing their footprint or workforce, now that they have achieved delivery of the 1,000th nacelle for the A320neo program out of Foley.
UK-based regional aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman is planning to establish a regional airline in Malta as part of a wider agreement to develop its presence in the country.
