Air Transport

Embraer and GKN Aerospace have announced they will explore the potential for a hydrogen-powered flight demonstrator.

CAE has achieved a significant milestone in plans to convert its fleet of basic trainer light aircraft to electric power.

Mexico-based ultra-LCC Volaris will take 25 more Airbus A321neos, citing a previously undisclosed purchase agreement signed eight months ago.

Safran Helicopters will develop a 600-kW turbogenerator for Electra.aero’s prototype nine-passenger hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Airbus' Alberto Gutierrez also told Aviation Week at the Paris Air Show that the OEM is considering a consolidated bidding process on behalf of suppliers.

Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has set its sights high for industry-wide growth and development ahead of its 2024 edition.

Ethiopian Airlines won ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ at the SKYTRAX 2023 awards taking place during the Paris Airshow.

India's Akasa Air today ordered four additional 737-8 jets at the Paris Air Show.

IATA is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa

Oman Air has won the ‘Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ award at Skytrax 2023 which is taking place during the Paris Airshow.

Dubai International (DXB) is expected to welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3.

Gulf Air’s strategic plan to become a ‘boutique airline’ is firmly under way. The carrier’s chief executive, Waleed Al Alawi, talks about the changes that have seen it collect a ‘world-best’ award.

Lessor Avolon has signed an agreement to place an order for 20 further Airbus A330-900s and is swapping 50 A320neo orders for the larger A321neo version.

Canada’s WestJet Group will shut down recently acquired Sunwing Airlines and incorporate its 18 Boeing 737s into WestJet mainline operations next year.

The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.

Speaking at Paris Air Show, Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke unveiled details about a previously-unreported next-generation VoloCity air taxi.

The Paris Air Show returns to the industry's calendar after a four-year break. ATW editors discuss the key themes of the show and the latest orders.