Aircraft & Propulsion

Recently-appointed ATE CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude discusses supply chain and delivery challenges, and the futuristic EVO project.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Irish aircraft lessor Avolon has finalized an order for 40 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, firming a nonbinding commitment that was first announced in April 2023.
On Location

By David Casey
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is targeting a return to the European market after finalizing a firm order for nine Airbus A350-1000s at the Paris Air Show.
On Location

By David Casey
Air Algérie has followed up an order for seven widebody Airbus aircraft with a deal for eight narrowbodies from Boeing.
On Location

By Ben Goldstein
Eve Air Mobility has announced a series of conditional orders from a lessor and two operators for up to 150 air taxis at Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show

Jens Flottau outlines why the A321XLR's longer range could prove pivotal in the commercial market.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
The PW1100G geared turbofan will power Boeing's high-wing X-66 later this decade, the first Pratt & Whitney engine to power a Boeing narrowbody since the 757.
Paris Air Show

By Graham Warwick
Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.
Paris Air Show

Aviation Week Network Staff
The delivery of the first 19-seat aircraft is planned for July, the second one will follow at the end of 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) continues to attract new commercial customers for its Soviet-legacy Tupolev Tu-214 passenger narrowbody airliner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
In today’s era of supply chain instability, few things are more precious than visibility and control.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Victoria Moores
Italian regional SkyAlps, which currently operates four De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s, plans to grow its fleet to 14 aircraft next year.
On Location

By Jens Flottau
IndiGo's firm order for another 500 A320neos at Paris Air Show 2023 is one of the largest deals in Airbus history.
Paris Air Show

By Guy Norris
The actuators form a crucial element of the initiative under which Airbus aims to validate inflight folding wingtips and other active control technologies.
Paris Air Show

By Tony Osborne
Safran Helicopter Engines has validated the eco-mode hybrid propulsion system destined for Airbus’ Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator.
Paris Air Show

By Graham Warwick
French startup VoltAero sees its clean-sheet Cassio 330 as an ideal way to introduce hybrid-electric propulsion—and eventually hydrogen—to regional aviation.
On Location

By Alan Dron
De Havilland Canada has unveiled a new version of its long-lived DHC-6 Twin Otter, which it calls the Classic 300-G.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
A group of French environmental non-governmental organizations says the Paris Air Show should stop greenwashing and calls for a reduction of air traffic.
Paris Air Show

By Guy Norris
Boeing says it is poised to begin certification of the 777X as soon as the U.S. regulator gives the all-clear to begin testing.
Paris Air Show

By Chen Chuanren
China Airlines' board of directors approved a plan to lease two additional Airbus A350-900s, the first due to be delivered in the 2023 fourth quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal revealed at the Paris Air Show that it started meeting with Tier 1 aviation companies to mitigate supply chain risks.
Paris Air Show

By Jens Flottau
John Slattery’s involvement could help Heart gain further market credibility and secure more orders as well as financing as it continues toward certification.
Paris Air Show

Kenneth P. Quinn
The aviation industry needs its own moonshot to combat climate change.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
A newly developed laser-optical technique for measuring detailed engine thrust and other parameters with unprecedented accuracy will be evaluated in flight.
Paris Air Show

By Victoria Moores
Boeing is closely monitoring CFM's RISE engine program, but will balance potential efficiency gains with the relative risk associated with new technologies.
On Location