Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian Airlines is looking at again extending the operation of its three remaining 767-300ERs as management worries about further delays to 787 deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
Flight Friday looks back at annual utilization split out by aircraft class (narrowbody, widebody, regional Jets and regional turboprops) from 2019 to 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Spirit AeroSystems is making progress in its bid sell its Prestwick, Scotland, facility that supports Airbus programs, Airbus' Commercial CEO said.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
Deeper involvement with suppliers is helping Airbus address supply chain constraints pressuring aircraft production and delivery targets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Airbus delivered a record 123 aircraft in December and said it had booked 826 net orders throughout 2024, factoring in 52 cancellations.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Graham Warwick
Flight testing of a hybrid-electric powertrain on an ATR 72 demonstrator has been included in the third call for proposals for Clean Aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand has reached a sale-leaseback agreement with lessor Avolon for the airline’s first electric aircraft order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Taiwan’s Starlux is broadening its plan to establish a freighter fleet by doubling its existing order for Airbus A350Fs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Canada's Porter Airlines has finalized a sale and leaseback agreement with Munich-based GOAL Aircraft Leasing for two Embraer E195-E2s,
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
AAR Corp’s top executive is not ready to project a surge in availability of much-coveted used serviceable material (USM).
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said it delivered 31 airliners in the fourth quarter of 2024, taking its full year total to 73.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Hungary Airlines received its AOC in December 2024 and is operating one Airbus A330F, which is owned by the Hungarian state.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon designation complies with Section 1260H of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
MRO providers have been among the top beneficiaries of Airbus and Boeing’s production woes, as increased flying of older jets have prompted more shop visits.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines will begin its rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi on regional aircraft, expecting tests to begin in February.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By William Moore
This week, Carbon Analysis revisits some Asian airlines previously analyzed, namely: All Nippon Airways (ANA), China Southern Airlines, IndiGo and Korean Air.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
Typically, Boeing’s January deliveries take a beginning-of-the-year dip following the company's annual December surge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines has introduced daily Comac C919 flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong, marking the aircraft’s first operation outside mainland China.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
A decade after the A350’s debut with Qatar Airways, Airbus aims to replicate its success in the freighter market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Alaska Airlines continues to monitor Boeing’s production and plans to extend its efforts to the 787 line in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Ryanair plans to take delivery of “up to 29” new Boeing 737s in 2025—the latest update on arrivals to its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Emirates has started Airbus A350-900 service between Dubai and Edinburgh, with plans to expand the aircraft's deployment to Kuwait and Bahrain starting Jan. 8.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines has begun regular uptake of sustainable aviation fuel on flights departing its European network points.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
Boeing continues to report steady progress on a long-term quality improvement plan seen as required for ensuring factory stability.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Sustainable aviation fuel is now a necessity for airlines in Europe, but they argue that more needs to be done to increase volumes.
Aircraft & Propulsion