Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
E-fuel SAF is widely favored as a longer-term path to decarbonizing aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The deal would see SAF delivered to Amsterdam Schiphol, allowing LOT to access carbon reduction benefits without directly using the fuel on its own flights.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
A Comac C919 is participating in a five-day exhibition flight to Hong Kong, marking the airliner’s first time flying outside of mainland China.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
SAS Link has completed deployment of its planned fleet of 10 Embraer E195 E1s, with the arrival of the last (of four) aircraft from lessor Azorra.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Graham Warwick
Ampaire is claiming a world record for hybrid-electric aircraft endurance after completing a nonstop 12-hr. flight with its Electric EEL propulsion testbed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network staff
UAC reportedly plans to improve the Soviet-legacy Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody passenger airliner to meet requirements from air operators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, Joe Anselmo
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
Maeve Aerospace has revealed plans for an 80-seat hybrid-electric turboprop offering 40% lower fuel burn in cruise than the aircraft it is replacing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Thai Airways reportedly is close to finalizing a deal with Boeing for 80 787-family aircraft as part of the flag carrier’s fleet renewal program.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Italian regional Sky Alps says it will double its fleet to 14 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s during 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has taken another significant step in its fleet-renewal efforts with an order for six Airbus A350F freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Ben Goldstein
Lilium and Lufthansa plan to explore a strategic partnership that may see the carrier integrate the Lilium Jet eVTOL into its fleet.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
A serious incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 at Paris Orly was caused by inadequate action by both pilots, says France’s accident investigation bureau BEA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Safran may take the Italian government to court after Rome blocked its purchase of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control systems business from RTX.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
“We certainly haven’t discounted” using the Alia for passenger flights, Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran tells Aviation Daily.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Listen is as IATA's Marie Owens Thomsen shares new airline forecasts and breaks down the challenges of alternative fuel production.
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