Ethiopian Airlines is ready to place an order for a “double-digit” number of Embraer E2s or Airbus A220s, but not until the types’ engine issues are resolved.
Uganda Airlines is seeking to lease two A320neos next year as long OEM lead times mean the aircraft it wants to order will not come until the end of the decade.
Shortages are still the overall driving trend this year, as it was last year, against a backdrop of strong consumer demand for commercial aviation services.
20 years ago, NASA saw incremental aircraft improvement would no longer mitigate the environmental impact of projected growth; revolutionary change was needed.
Elbe Flugzeug Werke (EFW) has signed agreement with the Chinese HNA Aviation Group to convert Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters starting next year.
Cathay Pacific has noticed a growing demand for premium economy seats, as passenger demands evolve, expanding the offering on its new Boeing 777-300ER retrofit.
Beta Technologies has completed a piloted test flight with the first electric aircraft rolled off the production line at its factory in Burlington, Vermont.
Lufthansa is considering an engine manufacturer swap for some future Boeing 787 deliveries and follow-ups as it grapples with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 issues.
ATR is ceasing work on the STOL version of the ATR 42-600 to focus on upgrades for the turboprop aimed at lowering operating costs for its airline customers.
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
