Airbus has released its Smarter Skies concept, which looks at how aircraft will operate to accommodate the expected growth in air travel in 2050 and beyond.
Current and former US FAA officials and members of Congress said the country has made progress toward transitioning to the satellite-based NextGen ATC system, but key challenges remain—including convincing airlines to make necessary investments.
Southwest Airlines (SWA) has purchased up to 268 additional sets of Blended Winglets for its Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 NextGen aircraft from Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), its largest single order.
Emirates Airline (EK) is expecting delivery of its 24th and 25th Airbus A380. Both aircraft should be handed over to the carrier next week. AviancaTaca has taken delivery of its 100 th Airbus aircraft, the 252-seat A330-200.
The CEO of Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Vueling (VY) has given the clearest indication yet that the approaching Bombardier CSeries is a serious contender for the airline's fleet re-equipment program.
The US must invest in research and development (R&D) of technology to take the global lead in aerospace during the second century of flight, according to Boeing EVP Jim Albaugh in a National Aerospace Week address.
The Uruguayan government postponed the fleet auction of liquidated Pluna Lineas Aereas Uruguayas’ (PU) seven Bombardier CRJ900s, which was scheduled for Sept. 12, to Oct. 1.
GE Capital Aviation Services has signed agreements to lease nine Airbus A319 aircraft to Allegiant Air to expand the carrier’s fleet. All nine aircraft are powered with CFM56-5B engines. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in November; the remaining aircraft will be delivered through 2015.
Belavia Belarusian Airlines (B2) will take delivery of its first Embraer E-175 next week. The aircraft is the first of two-aircraft deal announced at the Singapore Air Show in February.
