Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
For some technology features and design philosophy, new two-seaters developed in Europe may be the precursors of future commercial aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau
EASA plans to release an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring Airbus A350 operators to perform one-time inspections of their aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russian LCC Smartavia has become the first privately owned airline to order the MC-21-310 narrowbody airliner.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has bought a portfolio of 23 aircraft, including 17 from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
HAECO has announced a long-term partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on Leap engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Ferneyhough, Daniel Williams
As the number of in-service aircraft in the global regional aircraft fleet falls, one segment is set to overtake another.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Victoria Moores
After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.
Window Seat Podcast

By Kevin Michaels
Winding down BGS would simplify the organization, raise cash and signal that Boeing is returning to its roots of aircraft development and manufacturing.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s government-backed leasing company GTLK has committed to ordering 238 airliners from state-owned airframer United Aircraft Corporation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is planning to build a new plant in southwest Europe that will focus on MRO for individual components of aircraft and engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet has partnered with blended wing body (BWB) aircraft developer JetZero, joining Alaska Airlines as part of a planned 12-airline customer focus group.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Wizz Air will base its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft at Milan Malpensa Airport from June 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific confirms it is on track to complete the unscheduled replacement of engine fuel lines in 15 of its Airbus A350s by Sept. 7.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
An Aug. 30 notice of settlement filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut did not detail the settlement terms.
Supply Chain

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at Lufthansa Group and its carriers Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Kurt Hofmann
The new cabin configuration on Swiss International Air Lines' A330-300 fleet has shifted the center of gravity onboard after first-class suites were upgraded.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet plans to second 20 of its Airbus A320 pilots to Virgin Atlantic for three years, offering them an opportunity to gain experience on A350 widebodies.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Brisbane's transport plan foresees UAM offering faster travel options to regional spots such as Gold Coast and direct access to the city center from major hubs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Feedstocks grown in Southeast Asia can potentially fulfill around 12% of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2050, according to a new study.
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
Cathay Pacific has begun replacing problematic engine components on 15 of its Airbus A350s following unscheduled inspections triggered by a flight turnback.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines’ first Comac C919 aircraft will debut between Guangzhou and Shanghai.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
A malfunctioning angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor played a central role in the crash of a Gazpromavia SSJ100 regional jet on July 12, an investigation shows.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has initiated an inspection of all 48 of its Airbus A350s after a problem with an engine component was discovered, resulting in cancelations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Aura Aero is closing in on certifying an aerobatic two-seater and working to raise the required equity to develop its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
As suppliers struggle to follow the production ramps devised by Airbus, Safran and others, frustration is mounting over diminishing margins.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain