Using experiments and digital simulations, Siemens’ eAircraft said it has proved the feasibility of a high power-density superconducting generator that could be used in a hybrid-electric propulsion system for future short-haul commercial aircraft.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was forced to suspend departure flights for a second successive day Aug 13 after pro-democracy protesters continued to disrupt operations.
Hanover, Germany-based TUI Group has seen a negative financial impact by the global Boeing 737 MAX grounding as well as delayed bookings for the leisuure conglomerate’s fiscal 2019 third quarter (Q3).
Drone delivery system developer Flytrex and jet charter and management company Causey Aviation said they have received FAA approval to begin food deliveries by drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
When Airbus launched the A320neo line, it was hoping to continue the success for some years. But volume and added complexity has had production consequences.
In his first remarks as FAA administrator, Steve Dickson pledged to not allow the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter commercial service until he is “completely assured that it is safe to do so.”
Belgian regional startup Air Antwerp, which is co-owned by Irish regional CityJet and Dutch flag carrier KLM, has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and will launch Fokker 50 flights to London City Airport Sept. 9.
Air Canada increased its bid for Air Transat, garnering support from the acquisition target’s largest shareholder and enhancing the changes that the tie-up will be approved later this month.
Monitoring data indicates that 70%-75% of European Union (EU)-registered large aircraft will comply with Europe’s automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipage deadline of June 2020, according to the agency charged with coordinating the effort.
Leisure travel specialist Thomas Cook Group is seeking an additional £150 million ($180 million) capital injection for liquidity through the winter low season, as talks on a previously announced £750 million recapitalization continue.
Russian engine manufacturer Aviadvigatel is pushing its PD-35 as the preferred engine choice for the Craic CR929 widebody airliner, despite an existing agreement for a jointly developed turbofan for the Russo-Chinese aircraft.
Cathay Pacific operations have been severely affected by the civil unrest sweeping Hong Kong, as a protest gathering closed Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and new staff requirements were issued by Chinese authorities.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last year, broadly unchanged from August's performance. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and load factor climbed 0.4 percentage point to 81.9%, which was a record for any September.
An extended run of delivery delays with the most popular narrowbodies is forcing more than flight cancellations and fleet-strategy changes: airlines also are paying more for some leased narrowbody lift, Air Lease Corp. (ALC) executives acknowledge.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Aug. 9 issued a final decision awarding four U.S. carriers a total of 12 new daily services to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
Nearly a quarter of Ryanair’s Irish pilots are planning to give the LCC notice of strike action in the next few days in pursuit of a pay and working conditions claim.
Now in its third and final year, Europe’s Parsifal project is updating the conceptual design for a joined-wing airliner that has the wingspan of an Airbus A320 but a passenger capacity approaching that of an A330, offering the potential to increase the capacity of congested airports.
London’s Gatwick Airport has published the latest iteration of its Capital Investment Program (CIP), which envisions spending £1.11 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next five years.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Hong-Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways to report to mainland authorities the identities of all crew members working flights to or from mainland China.
