Aircraft & Propulsion

Jetliner manufacturing is bedeviled by shortages of skilled labor and microchips as well as reduced parts-manufacturing capacity.

American and United airlines have bet on startups promising aviation fuels with low to negative carbon intensity.

Deliveries from Boeing’s 737 MAX stored inventory slowed in the last two months, providing early evidence that supports Boeing’s latest projections of deliveries from the parked backlog lasting into 2023, an Aviation Week Fleet Discovery analysis shows.

The two companies will work together on choosing the optimum routes and altitudes for Etihad aircraft to fly at with the aim of inhibiting contrails—a phenomenon that significantly contributes to global warming.

Sixty companies in the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition have committed to accelerate the supply and use of sustainable

CMA CGM's A350Fs are the second commitment for the type following Air Lease Corporation’s order for seven A350Fs at the Dubai Airshow.

The very latest in a series of critical market reports from AWIN’s Data and Analytics teams delving into key metrics on COVID-19 and its impact on the global commercial market.

Rolls-Royce claims it has broken the world speed record for an electric-powered aircraft­—555.9 kph (345.4 mph)—with its £6 million ($8.1 million) Spirit of Innovation.

Airbus and Boeing unveil new freighter product development moves as cargo market continues to surge.

Boeing has expanded its proposed nacelle changes for Pratt & Whitney-powered 777s to include thrust reverser modifications, the company told the FAA in a regulatory filing.

Aerospace and defense supplier Arch Precision Components is continuing its roll up of manufacturing assets with the Nov. 17 announcement that it has acquired premier sheet metal fabricator Metalcraft Technologies.

As the industry manages through diverging near-term trends and challenges, these lessors and other players are positioning for growth.

Data from five parameters will verify improved MAX AOA sensor system.

Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of the X-59 Low Boom Supersonic Demonstrator and is preparing to ship the experimental aircraft to Fort Worth for structural testing.

Swiss-based aircraft manufacturing supplier Montana Aerospace raised almost $164 million in a stock sale, the company announced Nov. 17, with proceeds going toward the acquisition of Belgium-based Asco Group.

Emirates SkyCargo plans to induct two Boeing 777Fs into its fleet in 2022 and have Israel Aerospace Industries convert four of the airline’s passenger 777-300ERs into freighters between 2023 and 2024.

Singapore Airlines is optimistic it can begin commercial operation of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by year-end, as it awaits regulatory approvals from destination countries.

The 72-aircraft order represents Boeing's biggest deal so far at Dubai Airshow 2021.

Speaking at Dubai Airshow, CFM International President Gael Meheust says the benefits of the RISE programs could improve current-generation engines.

The Brazilian OEM issued its 20-year commercial market outlook Nov. 15 at the Dubai Airshow, saying those new aircraft sales could be worth $650 billion.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark is not convinced that making the 777-8 any larger—so that it becomes closer in size to the 777-9—makes sense.

The MC-21-310 has made its international debut at Dubai Airshow, showing off its Russian-made PD-14 turbofan engines.

Latin American on-demand charter booking platform Flapper has agreed to purchase 20 electric engines from MagniX to convert Cessna Caravans to zero-emissions propulsion.

Zero-emissions propulsion startup Universal Hydrogen has expanded its customer base with a letter of intent from Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor ACIA Aero Leasing to convert up to 30 turboprops.

Dubai Airshow sees Air Lease Corporation become the first customer for the A350F.