Aircraft & Propulsion

After facing headwinds in 2025, U.S. upstart Avelo appears on firmer footing having secured a capital infusion shortly before handing Embraer a record-breaking E2 order.

Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Starlux needs to increase utilization of its A330-900 fleet to improve efficiencies, according to a senior executive at the Taiwanese airline.

Gol receives its first A330 to launch nonstop Rio-New York flights, marking a new phase of international expansion with long-haul routes.

Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has partnered with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV to build the foundation for a point-to-point regional air mobility ecosystem.

India's DGCA has granted type certification to the Embraer 190, 195 and 195-E2, expanding the range of aircraft the Brazilian manufacturer can sell into one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.

EU airlines and environmental groups await key ETS review that could expand carbon pricing to all departing flights amid decarbonization debate.

The jamming of pitch control on an Air Tahiti-operated ATR 72 has yet to be explained, despite in-depth examination and post-incident testing, France's BEA says.

Kenya Airways has some distance to cover to improve efficiency; newer, more efficient aircraft with a lower overall fuel burn is the only solution.

Brisbane Airport is the first major Australian air hub to upgrade its fuel infrastructure to support a dedicated end-to-end sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.

Air Cote d‘Ivoire is set to expand its narrowbody fleet following the award of a funding package from the West African Development Bank.

Rolls-Royce has completed the concept design review for the UltraFan 30, a geared turbofan derivative of its UltraFan 80 demonstrator aimed at next-generation single-aisle aircraft.

As Rolls-Royce undergoes its transformation the team manufacturing the Trent XWB-84 engines that power the Airbus A350-900 are on a high. The latest variant known as the EP – enhanced performance has completed a year on wing with customers. In this mini-documentary, Alan Peaford goes behind the doors at the UK company to find out the results.

When the next-gen narrowbody programs launch is largely out of the hands of Airbus and Boeing.

U.S. startup Radia is finalizing contracts with key suppliers as it works to raise the funding required to move its WindRunner ultralarge cargo aircraft into certification and production for commercial and military applications.

Rolls-Royce achieves 100% time-on-wing improvement for Trent engines through XWB-84EP and 1000XE upgrade programs.

Arcline acquires Avantus Aerospace in $1.1B deal to expand Novaria's aerospace fastener and parts portfolio amid production ramp-up.

Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.

Ten years after the C Series entered service, editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to assess the success of what is now the A220 and explain why a decision to stretch it or not is such a conundrum for Airbus.

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has leased eight additional Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.

Airbus is promoting the idea of minimum investment and minimum change if it launches a larger A220, but the timing remains unclear.

As Airbus and Boeing develop A320neo and 737 MAX successors, opportunities will open for suppliers to deploy long-developed products.

GE Aerospace is evaluating blade technology from subsidiary Dowty Propellers for application on the Open Fan engine demonstrator currently in development with CFM International joint venture partner Safran.

Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport.

UK regional airline Loganair is exploring the use of hybrid- and hydrogen-electric aircraft on short range regional routes.