Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
While some nagging issues persist, Airbus' Christian Scherer reports “encouraging signs of overall performance improvement” in its supply chains.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Japan Airlines has ambitions to utilize its dedicated domestic-service fleet for international routes to meet capacity demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
A close look at the potential effects that tariffs —which could take effect April 2, according to President Trump—could have on the supply chain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
As part of CFM's RISE engine demonstration program, wind tunnel tests of a smaller-scale open fan have been found to substantiate computational analysis.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus is leading a new European research project to study how the composition of a sustainable aviation fuel influences the formation of contrails.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Qantas plans to retain key one-stop international services even after the launch of its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights in 2027, the airline says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
During a two-day “Airbus Summit” held in Toulouse, the manufacturer unveiled initial concepts of what a future single-aisle aircraft could look like.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
As sustainability takes center stage in 2025, Airbus is testing a new book-and-claim system, while IATA will manage its own SAF registry through a new entity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An engine control software fix to address in-aircraft smoke risks following major 737 MAX CFM Leap 1B engine failures should be available in 2026, Boeing says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis journeys to the Asia-Pacific region to explore the emissions of four carriers: Air China, Lion Air, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Renewable fuel producer Neste noticed more demand for SAF after EU mandates were introduced but believes the legislation's stepped approach is suboptimal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
XEOS has inaugurated its facility in Poland for CFM International Leap engine maintenance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has told suppliers to its C919 narrowbody program to prepare for a rate increase from the initial 50 aircraft target to 75, as it works to fulfill its current backlog.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
The brand and livery update underline the carrier’s global expansion plans following its absorption of Asiana Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
FedEx announced the acquisition of 10 ATR 72-600Fs, which are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released in February.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Aviation Group has announced more firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft including its first for the larger 737-10 variant.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne, Guy Norris
As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
With only weeks to go until the aviation community meets in Atlanta for MRO Americas 2025, this week's #FlightFriday looks at a carrier causing a stir: Southwest Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
The global average jet fuel price fell 1.5% last week to $86.69/bbl, compared to $87.99/bbl the previous week.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
HAECO has entered a new agreement with MSC Air Cargo to provide the air freight company line maintenance at Hong Kong airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
The mindset is changing on what it means to make air travel accessible.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The recommended rules mark a first for ICAO, which—except for the long-retired Concorde—has not previously set noise standards for supersonic aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Airbus’ decision to postpone development of a hydrogen-powered airliner may have slowed chances for adoption, but it should not impede continuing research.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Lisi Group CEO Emmanuel Viellard reportedly says his aerospace fastener company is ready and able to backfill supply of the critical parts after the SPS fire.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
The aviation industry should continue to prepare for the introduction of hydrogen-powered aircraft in the future, ACI Europe President Armando Brunini said.
Aircraft & Propulsion