Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The arrival of the Airbus A321XLR and other new aircraft types is opening up new possibilities for budget airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As consumer demand for premium experiences shows no signs of slowing, U.S. airlines continue to capitalize on those appetites.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
In this week's Flight Friday, we turn our attention to the Airbus A330 family. Between 2019 and 2024, the A330 fleet witnessed a substantial reduction.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
Safran is planning on further refinements in CFM Leap engine production to reduce manufacturing costs while ramping up assembly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
EASA has certified a new variant of Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB-84, which the manufacturer says will give improved performance and durability.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Lilium insists things are business as usual while the German insolvency process plays out, as it continues to pursue customer deals.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Staff
As of November 2024, 12% of the in-service fleet is classed as being in either parked or parked/reserve status.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney’s upgraded Advantage derivative of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engine is on track for certification in early 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Such progress will enable Airbus, Daher and Safran to make decisions about their decarbonization projects.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
BOC Aviation has entered into a lease transaction with TUI Airways involving 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft powered by CFM Leap 1B engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Joby Aviation has ticked two more boxes on its journey toward launching commercial electric air taxi service in the U.S.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Air taxis could greatly reduce journeys to and from airports. Will they take off?
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Some pilots are concerned about a Boeing 737 MAX engine safety device, but regulators say the risk does not warrant immediate action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Neptune Aviation Services has announced plans to develop an A319 air tanker modification program to augment and eventually replace its firefighting BAe 146s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Dust ingestion is driving engine manufacturers to develop new solutions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
A scientific paper reveals how dust plumes near the world’s busiest airports can affect aircraft and offers a possible solution.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Aviation leaders shared strategies for reducing emissions at the IMPACT Aviation Stocktake Forum in London.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
U.S.-based maintenance providers are well-positioned to continue supporting UK-registered aircraft following a crucial end-of-year deadline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
She sees potential for airlines to benefit from 20% margins by investing in fuel production, especially as fuel represents around 30% of an airline’s cost base.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
U.S. majors are bullish about winter season international flying but cautious on domestic outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
If airframers are not interested in the open-fan architecture of RISE, technology components could still be used in a ducted-fan engine, Safran's CTO says.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Construction of the Hydrogen Technocampus research and technology center at Toulouse Francazal airport has been approved.
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines has taken an important step in its fleet modernization efforts with the delivery of its first Airbus A330neo.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Safran Blades, scheduled for inauguration in Marchin, Belgium, in the second quarter of 2025, will increase Safran's autonomy in producing critical components.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
The findings come via the latest edition of the Voice of Supplier survey led by RBC Capital Markets analyst Ken Herbert.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain