Air Transport

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Graham Warwick
This year’s highlights from Le Bourget include a massive airplane order and the looming AAM shakeout.
Paris Air Show

By Aaron Karp
Airports Council International cautions that slow GDP growth “implies a continued challenging environment for the aviation sector" in its new industry outlook.
Airports & Networks

By Michael Bruno
Spirit AeroSystems union workers may strike, saying the Tier 1 supplier's last offer "is unacceptable," with industry experts warning action could be painful.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein
CEO Klaus Roewe is “not worried at all” about the company’s ability to achieve type certification by 2025.
Paris Air Show

By Christine Boynton
FedEx Express will continue taking aircraft out of service in the coming fiscal year as it responds to decreased demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci spoke with Aviation Daily after a speech he gave to the Aero Club of Washington, DC on June 21.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The move to restart supplier shipments could suggest confidence in the 777-9’s certification progress, which has faced several hurdles in the past two years.
Paris Air Show

By David Casey
Economic factors and resource considerations are driving a shift in the regional jet market, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP Darren Hulst.
On Location

By Linda Blachly
Air Lease Corp. (ALC) is expanding its Boeing 787 portfolio with an order for two more 787-9s in a deal announced at the Paris Air Show.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The company sees growing potential for VR in improving training in the industry, with the possibility of offering a more immersive experience at a lower cost.
Paris Air Show

By Guy Norris
Spanish engine manufacturer ITP Aero has revealed plans to study all-electric propulsion technology for the urban and regional air mobility markets.
Advanced Air Mobility

By David Casey
Optimizing flight trajectories and air traffic management practices could contribute to a 10% CO2 reduction per flight.
On Location

By Jens Flottau
Airbus plans to increase output to 14 aircraft per month from a nominal six aircraft monthly, a level of production it has not reached yet this year.
Paris Air Show

By Karen Walker
Each Paris Air Show has its signature and, on the commercial air transport side, Paris ’23 was where India made its mark.
On Location

By Linda Blachly
Airbus has filled more than 7,000 positions, more than half of its target to recruit 13,000 employees, in 2023, the company announced at the Paris Air Show.
On Location

By Linda Blachly
GE Aerospace will be fulfilling orders for 37 CF34-8E engines for Republic Airways’ fleet of Embraer E170/175 regional jets.
On Location

By Alan Dron
Prospective customers for the new Deutsche Aircraft D328eco have been very clear about what they want from the aircraft, according to CEO and MD Dave Jackson.
On Location

By David Casey
Irish lessor Avolon signed an MOU at the Paris Air Show for 20 Airbus A330neos amid a resurgence of demand for the widebody.
On Location

By David Casey
Akasa Air is India’s third carrier to firm an aircraft order at the Paris Air Show, following the blockbuster deals announced by IndiGo and Air India.
On Location

By Adrian Schofield
The council's major theme will be the development of a local SAF industry, including issues such as production, refining, transport, and logistics.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Garuda Indonesia signed an agreement with GE Aerospace at the Paris Air Show to restore and overhaul the airline’s fleet of CFM56-7B and GE90-115B engines.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The head of Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance sees supply chain problems affecting the broader industry lasting until 2025.
Paris Air Show

By David Casey
Boeing kicked off the third day of the Paris Air Show by confirming that Luxair will become the European launch customer of the yet-to-be certified 737 MAX 7.
On Location

By Victoria Moores
Avolon CEO Andy Cronin wants OEMs to prioritize making existing aircraft programs more durable, rather than chasing further efficiency and environmental gains.
On Location

By Graham Warwick
Embraer and GKN Aerospace have announced they will explore the potential for a hydrogen-powered flight demonstrator.
Paris Air Show