Aircraft & Propulsion

Four A320neos, formerly operated by Go First and currently owned by parts trading specialist AerFin, have been dismantled and recycled by Tarmac Aerosave.

Following a deal earlier in the week with Aercap to reject 27 Neos, Spirit is also seeking to reject 87 A320ceo and neo-family aircraft from a multitude of other lessors.

As Iberia nears a year of operation with the A321XLR, COO Ramiro Sequeira tells Aviation Week about the airline's experience operating the aircraft so far.

A long-time important customer of Embraer's in Brazil has arguably provided LATAM a blueprint for using the E195-E2: launch operator Azul.

Lufthansa targets saving millions from digitizing technical operations and carving out certain engineering and maintenance functions from Lufthansa Technik.

TAAG Angola Airlines has received its second Boeing 787-9, as it proceeds with its extensive re-fleeting program.

Labor contracts prohibit many U.S. airlines from refreshing their regional jets with the latest technology. Does this open the door for a novel hybrid-electric venture—and perhaps even a turboprop comeback?

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark is “pushing hard” for Airbus and Boeing to develop further stretches of the 777X and the A350.

Australian heat exchanger specialist Conflux Technology is supporting Airbus in the development of hydrogen electric propulsion systems.

As it proceeds through its latest Chapter 11 restructuring, Spirit Airlines unveils new financing agreements and plans to reject over two dozen aircraft leases.

Boeing says it remains focused on nearer term recovery efforts and will only commit to the launch of a new product “when the time is right.”

Dublin-headquartered Magma Aviation, which has just introduced its fourth Boeing 747, is looking to triple its fleet by 2030.

As the Airbus A321LR approaches seven years in service, analysis of A321LR flight hours and cycles utilization data shows different approaches among operators.

A large Moroccan delegation was present at this year's Paris Air Show at Le Bourget to promote the kingdom’s industrial ecosystem and boost the attractiveness of its aerospace sector.

Etihad Airways is planning to use its new Airbus A321LRs to bring widebody standards to narrowbody routes, according to a senior executive.

With a refreshed format and a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and next-generation technology, this year’s Dubai Airshow is raising the bar.

The latest consolidation in the aircraft leasing market has seen Dubai Aerospace Enterprise move up to the number three slot globally. But that ranking is largely irrelevant, CEO Firoz Tarapore told Alan Dron.

Carbon Analysis returns to the Middle East with emissions reductions for Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways all but completely stalled moving into 2025.

Air Austral announced it will retire its fleet of Airbus A220-300s after persistent technical problems with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G GTF engines.

Lufthansa presented a strategic plan Sept. 29 detailing how it aims to achieve better profit margins in its core airline unit.

Britten-Norman is working to complete its first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years by March, paving the way for a production ramp-up of the small regional airliner.

Tokyo is investing in green aviation tech to help the country gain market share.

Boeing will be granted delegated authority to issue airworthiness certificates for new 737s and 787s on Sept. 29 following a “thorough” FAA review.

LTH is expected to handle flights from Europe, India, Middle East and North America and expand to Northeast Asia in 2027.

The depth of the chill sent through hydrogen aircraft research by Airbus’ move to delay its zero-emissions aircraft program by 5-10 years has become evident.