Aircraft & Propulsion

ITA Airways plans to add one new long-haul aircraft per year starting in 2026, gradually replacing older aircraft with next-generation models.

Boom has begun manufacturing parts for the initial test core of the Overture’s Symphony supersonic engine at its Denver facility.

Strengthening commercial aircraft production and delivery numbers in recent months are signs that Boeing’s recovery is gaining pace.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines have completed a U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) review of their Blue Sky partnership.

LATAM Airlines Group is hinting it could be in the market for smaller aircraft offerings from Airbus and Embraer.

Diversified aerospace supplier Woodward posted increased sales and net income growth in its fiscal third quarter, driven by demand for its aftermarket services.

Swiss International Air Lines outlined its first Airbus A350-900 route while presenting the first and business-class seats for its “Swiss Senses” cabin concept.

The European Commission has approved state aid for a Danish measure aimed at reducing domestic aviation emissions by boosting SAF use for domestic flights.

Swiss’ new A350-900s will be delivered with the new Swiss Senses cabin installed; the cabin concept will be gradually extended to its A330-300s and 777-300ERs.

Despite gains, the path to aviation net zero looks uncertain.

Vietnam Airlines is looking to dry lease an Airbus A321F as it prepares to launch dedicated freighter operations.

Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’s narrowbody have slipped into next year.

Satellite images of China’s vast wind-tunnel complex suggest the existence of a nearly complete cryogenic facility able to test large transonic transport aircraft while NASA is preparing to mothball several sites because of budget issues.

Etihad is planning to open a slew of routes using its new Airbus A321LRs over the coming years, opening services that would not be viable without the aircraft.

Delaying delivery of E175s as a result of potentially increased tariffs on Brazilian goods imported to the U.S will negatively impact efficiency at SkyWest.

The first Airbus A321XLR delivered to American Airlines has yet to enter service, as it awaits the supply of seats.

The EU and U.S. have agreed to return to zero tariffs on aircraft and components in a move that will come as a relief to a European aerospace industry that had been planning for the worst.

Analysis of Airbus A330neo flight hours and cycles utilization data for the first six months of 2025 reveals differing operational trends among the airlines that fly the aircraft the most.

The FAA has issued its long-awaited MOSAIC rule, capping a multi-year effort to revamp its outdated Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations.

SkyWest is prepared to be flexible in its delivery schedule as it is unwilling to pay the proposed 50% surcharge on new Embraer aircraft.

Ethiopian Airlines has opened three new maintenance facilities in Addis Ababa.

As the CFM56 and V2500 families matured, their reliability allowed operators to lease fewer spare engines to cover for scheduled and unforeseen maintenance.

GKN Aerospace is ramping up production of electric wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the Airbus A220.

ATR is aiming to establish a foothold in China in 2026 as it offers the ATR 42-600 to address the country's vast and varied operating environment.

Taiwan's Uni Air has finalized a purchase agreement for 19 ATR 72-600 turboprops, firming up a commitment announced June 10.