Aerospace

The war in Ukraine has seen an increase in interest in Thales’ air defence systems, the company said at the show.
Aerospace

Air Cairo will seek to acquire second-hand Airbus A320s to expand its fleet in the short term, as it prepares to receive the last of a batch of A320neos.
Aerospace

Aero Vodochody Aerospace recently handed over the first six L-39NG jets to its first customer, the Vietnamese Air Force.
Aerospace

Egypt’s State-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) announced in January 2023 that an agreement had been reached for the local production of the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 lead-in fighter trainer and FA-50 light attack aircraft.
Aerospace

Elena Baxendale
Recognizing outstanding achievements in the aviation industry, the prestigious Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards are now open for nominations.
Aerospace

By Robert Wall
The Indian government has approved the purchase of 240 locally assembled Al-31FP engines from Hindustan Aeronautics to power its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
C-130J as a hydrogen demonstrator; fuel cells for European regional project; ductile composites for LH2 tanks.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
China’s AG600 seaplane has entered the Type Inspection Approval (TIA) phase, completing airspeed calibration test flight on Aug. 30, AVIC has announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Boeing will participate as a silver sponsor at the Egypt International Airshow 2024, held September 3-5 at El Alamein International Airport.
Aerospace

The next batch of Dassault Rafales will start being delivered in 2026, which will bring with them several niche capabilities.
Aerospace

Egypt is aggressively pursuing ambitious expansion plans for its airport infrastructure and airlines.
Air Transport

Chapman Freeborn, the provider in aircraft charter solutions, is poised to engage with key partners during the Egypt International Airshow 2024.
Aerospace

By Anuradha Deenapanray
The government of the Gabonese Republic has acquired a 56% majority shareholding in the private airline Afrijet - via its new holding company Fly Air Gabon – so it becomes. in effect, the Central African country’s national airline.
Aerospace

Bell will attend the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at World Defense Show 2024 in Jordan from 2 to 5 September.
Aerospace

The Hurjet will make its first international appearance at the Egyptian International Airshow this week.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Aura Aero is closing in on certifying an aerobatic two-seater and working to raise the required equity to develop its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Cycle life determines the economics of using batteries for applications including electric aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
As suppliers struggle to follow the production ramps devised by Airbus, Safran and others, frustration is mounting over diminishing margins.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Funds raised will also be used to accelerate commercialization of the RX1E-A two-seat electric light sport aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

Red Sea Global (RSG), The Red Sea and AMAALA, have secured its second operating license for a water aerodrome from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
Korean Air has begun fueling a scheduled flight with a 1% SAF blend from its base at Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Parts-supply specialist Heico is seeing some customers cut back on purchasing, but broader aftermarket demand remains strong amid continued new-equipment delivery struggles.
Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
The Seattle union is favored to win contract negotiations with Boeing, but reaching an agreement could be dicey.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
Uncertainties about the spacecraft’s thruster performance remain after a failure during the first ISS docking attempt.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
The Moon rocket’s new upper stage and mobile launcher are billions over budget.
Budget, Policy & Operations