Aircraft & Propulsion

A growing number of reports from academic and nongovernmental organizations indicates that aviation is falling short of its decarbonization targets.

Carbon Analysis considers what effect Lufthansa's forthcoming new long-haul fleet may have on the airline's current operating efficiency.

Bristow Group has completed a six-month, 126-flight operational trial of Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft flying on a cargo route in Norway.

MRO provider Sanad is investing $100 million in its asset management business this year as part of efforts to enhance its aftermarket services.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly does not see a market for a stretch version of the Airbus A220, dubbed the A220-500.

Embraer’s services and support backlog grew by 7% to $4.9 billion in the final quarter of 2025, and it has sustained that momentum into the new year.

The integration of new types of aircraft into Europe’s airspace is the subject of projects launched by the EU SESAR 3 ATM modernization research programs.

Sun Country Airlines expects its two newest cargo aircraft to be operational early in the third quarter, further expanding its flying for Amazon.

Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.

Icelandair’s fleet renewal will result in 90% of its aircraft being new-generation models in 2026, comprising Airbus A321LRs and Boeing 737-8s and -9s.

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered AeroShark riblet films from Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for an additional five Boeing 777s.

Tidal Flight scooped orders and options for up to 10 of its hybrid-electric Polaris amphibian aircraft from Indian seaplane operator Mehair.

Powerplant availability issues were cited as flyadeal’s most pressing operational challenge, CEO Steven Greenway said at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East.

2025 Middle East flight cycles soar, with narrowbody flights up 30% vs. 2019 and widebody utilization showing steady year-on-year growth.

Pratt & Whitney projects strong MRO growth in 2026, driven by GTF and V2500 demand, despite challenges with older engines and parts supply.

DAE expects to spend between $2 to $3 billion on aircraft acquisitions in 2026, as it anticipates continuing strong market conditions.

Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.

The number of E2 jets on the ground due to issues with the PW1900G is now down to five and will soon be zero, according to Embraer Commercial Aviation's CEO.

At Airbus' exhibit of the biggest new commercial freighter, expected to make its first flight later this year, senior editor Guy Norris previews the A350F. It will boast the largest cargo door on the market and will be the first freighter capable of meeting the latest ICAO requirements, Airbus claims.

Listen in as editors sit down at the end of Day Two of the 2026 Singapore Airshow to break down what has—and hasn't—happened in commercial aviation at the event.

TransDigm's purchase of Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation should not be read as a meaningful shift in the company’s parts-offering strategy.

An in-depth look at Embraer’s decision to explore a final assembly line for the E-Jets in India.

LATAM Airlines Group plans to deploy its Embraer E195-E2s from three airports in Brazil when aircraft deliveries start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

A pair of agreements between the Singapore Economic Development Board and U.S. aerospace firms will broaden tech investment in the region.

The FFS, installed at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Center, will be operational this coming fall.