Zero-emissions propulsion startup Universal Hydrogen has expanded its customer base with a letter of intent from Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor ACIA Aero Leasing to convert up to 30 turboprops.
The Thai Prime Minister is reportedly “pleased” by the results of passenger traffic coming into Thailand, two weeks after the kingdom opened its doors to the world.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has confirmed its partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and government-linked investment company Temasek to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program at Singapore Changi Airport by 2022.
Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, is going all-in to develop a complete system to support electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air service, through new partnerships.
By Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Karen Walker
As the Dubai Airshow is seeing a resuscitation of giant orders, our commercial aviation experts are discussing the development of new freighters and regional aircraft upgrades against a backdrop of ramping-up production.
The deal will keep up with the exponential growth of demand for education and training of the aviation workforce in the KSA, with the help of its exclusive financial advisor, Alrajhi Financial Solutions.
XO Jets is pushing hard to expand its business outside of the US, with new executive vice president, Youssef Mouallem, building a formidable team at its Middle East headquarters in Dubai.
Saudi Arabian Airlines is preparing for a major wide-body aircraft order next year as it revises its fleet plan to match traffic and product expectations with the kingdom’s ambitious ‘vision 2030’ strategy.
The deal, announced Nov. 15 at the Dubai Airshow, will help expand DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet in response to surging demand for cargo capacity.
The GE Aviation CEO also commented on the RISE program and the recently announced decision by General Electric to spin off its other businesses and focus on aerospace.
Canada-based training services provider CAE, which operates the ECFT as a joint venture with Emirates, said the 7000XR series FFS will be installed by the end of 2022.
The revised system will be flight-tested on the 737-10 in 2022 and is likely to be rolled in as a retrofit to the MAX following certification of the stretched derivative which is planned for 2023.
While most of the deliveries will only be a major factor for production from 2025 onwards, the endorsement from the blue-chip customer is highly welcome ammunition in Airbus’ struggle to convince customers and suppliers of its way of thinking.
