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Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Japan Airlines’ (JAL) eVTOL subsidiary, Soracle Corporation, is aiming to begin test flights using Archer Aviation’s Midnight platform over Osaka Bay in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
WSU Tech’s $45 million expansion will support programs for technicians, pilots and other aviation sectors.
Workforce & Training

By Ben Goldstein
Joby's decision to buy Blade Air Mobility’s passenger transport business represents the clearest path to early revenues yet among any of the air taxi upstarts.
Advanced Air Mobility

By William Moore
Two recent announcements by European carriers Vueling and Austrian Airlines indicate efficiency improvements on the horizon.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
The carrier is continuing to focus on a well-timed expansion of its cargo business and has taken delivery of additional 737-800Fs it will operate for Amazon.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways parent ANA Holdings (ANA HD) has completed its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines, making NCA a wholly owned subsidiary.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s stance on mandating ADS-B In has shifted to full-throated support following January’s midair collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Europe’s large MRO providers saw strong maintenance demand in the first half of 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Lessor Azorra plans to acquire several of JetBlue’s outgoing fleet of Embraer E190s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
VietJet is set to begin taking delivery of Airbus A330neos in 2026, which the airline will use for fleet and network growth rather.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas is continuing its fleet renewal efforts as it prepares to take delivery of more Airbus A321XLRs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
The company is looking to avoid hold-ups from third-party repair companies as it seeks to hit 60-day module turnaround time target.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
LCC Peach Aviation has opened its own dedicated crew training center at its hub in Osaka, aiming to enhance training efficiency while reducing time and costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno
Boeing’s new CEO has been on the job for a year. Melius Research analyst Scott Mikus joins Aviation Week editors to discuss how Kelly Ortberg is doing so far.
Check 6

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at a platform that was severely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian will not replace its E195LR fleet with similarly sized new-generation aircraft, deciding instead to simplify its fleet by adding more A320neos.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines LCC subsidiary Firefly plans to shift its Kuala Lumpur jet operations from the secondary Subang Airport to the city’s main hub airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Greater awareness of Scope 3 emissions trading and stronger government support are among the key takeaways from an eight-month pilot program.
Emerging Technologies

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa is expecting to take delivery of as many as 10 Boeing 787-9s by the end of 2025, with interiors certifications nearing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson says that while the carrier will consider ordering its own widebody aircraft, any decision is likely to be a few years away.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Following a difficult first half of the year, major U.S. airlines are describing improvements in demand and continued growth in premium offerings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
The Trump administration has effectively spared Embraer from elevated tariffs imposed on Brazil, softening a major potential headwind for the manufacturer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Airbus plans to boost production of the A330neo widebody after strong order bookings, while warning about challenges in delivering other output hikes.
Aircraft & Propulsion