Aircraft & Propulsion

Boeing says it is progressing on its 737-7 and 737-10 certification efforts.

After a challenging 2022, ATR last year saw improving demand and production rates, the company reported on Feb 15.

The Thai order—for which the flag-carrier says deliveries will begin in 2027—has been listed by Boeing as an undisclosed customer since December.

Amid discouraging outlook for turboprops, ATR is back in the black and working on new versions.

Boeing does not expect to be producing 38 new 737 MAXs per month until at least the second half of 2024, Boeing CFO Brian West said.

Pratt expects the number of grounded A320neos to peak by April 1 as engine removals to check parts with contaminated powder metal (PM) continue to rise.

Boeing confirmed it delivered three 737 MAXs to China last month, re-opening a key market for its narrowbody program amid broader struggles.

2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for the aircraft asset market as global air traffic recovers to pre-pandemic levels amid a limited supply of new jets.

The Justice Department has completed the seizure of a Boeing 747 previously owned by Iran’s Mahan Air.

Lagos-based LCC Green Africa Airways has recorded its first operating profit and is now looking to double its fleet from three to six ATR 72s.

US-Bangla Airlines is planning to expand its network further into the Middle East, following the delivery of its first Airbus A330-300.

While acknowledging they have to improve competitiveness, Daher’s officials insist OEMs must accept price increases.

Decarbonization initiatives are getting underway in Europe, setting the clock ticking toward legally enforced changes.

Norse Atlantic has extended the sublease of three Boeing 787-8s and one 787-9, as the LCC seeks to moderate its capacity.

New, more hands-on production surveillance is likely to emerge from Boeing’s supply chain and quality missteps.

Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

This week's #FlightFriday looks at the recovery of widebody utilization and what that means for the engine OEMs.

The global average jet fuel price rose 2.1% last week to $112.66/bbl, compared to $111.24/bbl the week prior.

U.S. airlines completed the checks in “early January” and found “no missing or loose rudder bolts,” the agency added in a statement.

The commercial aircraft supply chain for Airbus is stabilizing and improving.

Affected airlines are eying wing-to-wing turnaround times (TATs) to help gauge fleet availability in the months ahead.

Aviation players have cheered the news that sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will be included in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

Akasa is looking to enter agreements for about $300 million in structured debt—a change of direction from its previous plans to issue substantial new equity.

Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior VP for global supply chain and fabrication, told a key supplier conference that suppliers and the OEM owe each other transparency.