Air Transport

By Alan Dron
The company has signed an MOU with Zhuhai Xiangyi Aviation Technology.
On Location

By Linda Blachly
The program is exploring ways to support the aviation industry's bid to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050.
On Location

By Graham Warwick
In 2011, a team led by L-3 Communications demonstrated electric taxiing at Frankfurt Airport with a Lufthansa Airbus A320.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey, Alan Dron
News in brief from the Farnborough Airshow.
Farnborough Airshow

By Chen Chuanren
China’s major carriers have warned investors that first half (H1) losses will widen, primarily due to rising fuel costs and pandemic lockdowns in major hubs like Shanghai.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
The manufacturer continues to see signs of returning demand for long-haul aircraft.
Farnborough Airshow

By Alan Dron
DHC has launched three cargo conversion options for the Dash 8-400.
On Location

By Guy Norris
The 130-aircraft order is a major vote-of-confidence in the future of the yet-to-be-certified stretch-MAX model.
Farnborough Airshow

It’s a positive start at the Farnborough International Airshow, which started today, as Boeing forecasts a demand for 41,000 new aircraft by 2041.
Air Transport

Emirates chief Sir Tim Clark and IATA director General Willie Walsh have criticised airport operators including Heathrow for failing to adequately prepare for the sharp post-pandemic uptick in demand for air travel.
Airports & Networks

L3Harris Technologies has been selected as the pilot training provider for new Bangladeshi airline, Air Astra.
Maintenance & Training

Saudi Arabia’s newly established aviation financing and leasing company AviaLease was formally launched on the sidelines of the Farnborough Airshow with its first leasing deal being done with Saudi carrier Flynas.
Aerospace

By James Pozzi
The recent establishment of a second 737-800 freighter conversion line at Boeing's MRO facility at London Gatwick signals its strategy of providing flexibility in search of capacity.
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey
Offshore vertical-lift specialist Bristow could acquire up to 50 Lilium Jets after signing a "non-binding memorandum of understanding."
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
More than 2,000 hours of development and certification testing have been completed so far.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
The Raytheon companies are developing a hybrid-electric technology demonstrator program.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Liquid hydrogen ground tests will begin later this year.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Test flights using Vertical's VX4 are planned for spring 2024.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Rolls sees 2030 as the likely timing for service entry,
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
The application will allow Joby’s U.S.-based certification to be concurrently validated by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, accelerating access to the British market.
Farnborough Airshow

By Adrian Schofield
Airbus A380s have been a rare sight in Asia-Pacific skies over the past few years, but the recent surge in international demand has seen more carriers bringing A380s out of storage.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Bangladeshi startup Air Astra has selected L3Harris Technologies as its pilot training provider.
On Location

By Victoria Moores
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal is optimistic about the order pipeline.
On Location

By Alan Dron
Raízen will help Embraer reach its target of having SAF blends representing 100% of its fuel consumption within Brazil by the end of the decade.
On Location

By Guy Norris
Boeing Commercial Airplanes head Stan Deal hinted of more orders for the stretched variant at the air show.
Farnborough Airshow