Air Transport

CFM International partners GE Aerospace and Safran have completed the conceptual design review for the next-generation RISE open fan propulsion system.

As the world grapples with climate change and travel rebounds globally following the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry is at an inflection point.

The Turkish agreement is one of two mega-orders Airbus has been expecting for Dubai; the other one, with Emirates for A350s, is still hanging in the balance.

Aviation in the Middle East and Türkiye is one of the most dynamic and important sectors of the economy. From a global perspective, airlines in this part of the world are leaders when it comes to innovation, advancements, and technology.

As the latest technology goes on display at this week’s Dubai Airshow, the official daily; SHOW BUSINESS outlines the challenges the industry faces.

The Emirates Group today placed huge orders for Emirates Airline and sister carrier flyDubai for Boeing's 777X and 787 widebodies.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas demonstrates the new livery digitally on a tablet computer in front of an aircraft displaying the original colour scheme.

Royal Jordanian Airlines has ordered four 787-9s and re-instated a previously cancelled order for another two.

SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki pressed the red button and signed for up to 90 Max aircraft at the show today with Boeing president Stan Deal.

The largest African aviation group, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has outlined an ambitious growth strategy dubbed “Vision 2035”. One of the five pillars of the growth roadmap is its fleet.

Beneficiaries include forest conservation projects in Indonesia and China and a wind power project in India.

Emirates has placed a firm order with Boeing for a further 90 777X, including for the smaller 777-8 variant, while flydubai has ordered its first 787s.

Cathay Pacific is very confident it will achieve its target of operating 70% of its pre-pandemic capacity by the end of this year.

SunExpress has kicked off the orders at Dubai Airshow, placing an order with Boeing for up to 90 737 MAX-family aircraft.

A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.

UAE-based engine maintenance provider Sanad has publicly unveiled its Leap Engine MRO Center in Abu Dhabi.

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.

Rolls-Royce has recorded the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan after running the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust.

Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.

Saab is exploring whether that technology combined with its Integrated Air Traffic Suite products could also support major international gateways.

It’s rare that a start-up passenger carrier hits key performance targets in its first year. Alan Peaford finds the secret to FitsAir’s success.

Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft commercial and training aircraft during the Dubai Airshow – which opens tomorrow.

ANA Aviation Services has recently been appointed as the GSA for Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus, in the UAE from February 2023.

IndiGo has announced extension of its codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas.

Boeing forecasts wide-body aircraft will comprise 45% of deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20 years.