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Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Hainan Airline Group has signed a framework agreement on behalf of subsidiary Urumqi Air with Comac for the Xinjiang-based carrier to add C919s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The French aerospace industry’s lobby group GIFAS is trying to help its members overcome unprecedented difficulties in hiring.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Alan Dron
Lessor Avolon will take 40 Boeing 737 MAXs from the OEM toward the end of this decade, in a switch from its recent method of acquiring the type.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
We look at the latest generation engines CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF against the well-established "legacy" engines CFM56 and IAE V2500.
MRO

By Lori Ranson
Indigo Partners is warning that aircraft supply chain issues could be prolonged as far out as 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing expects several months of 737 production-line and delivery disruptions while repairs to non-conforming parts on nearly 200 737 MAXs are made.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The move comes after Airbus had missed its 2022 delivery targets for the A320neo program by a significant margin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Boeing is sticking with its full-year and long-term guidance for narrowbody production and corporate financials but warns the ride will be bumpy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The new EU rules require jet fuel supplied at EU airports to blend sustainable aviation fuels with kerosene in increasing amounts from 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann, David Casey
Eurowings plans to take advantage of the Airbus A321neo’s extended range of 4,000 nm and broaden its network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Engine unit and aftermarket sales have been brisk, particularly to China, where commercial air traffic has grown since Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
General Electric's first-quarter 2023 financial results blew past many analyst expectations and underscored its coming focus on aerospace engine services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
While the short-term economic situation is uncertain, conversion specialists say long-term trends justify full orderbooks.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The pork cycle economic theory may have parallels with today’s air cargo market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC), which develops the 8-ton powerplant, confirmed the certification schedule to Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have agreed to merge to create an integrated producer of zero-emission aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Graham Warwick
U.S. Air Force future tanker interest and commercial midmarket demand combine to provide a long-awaited potential launch window for a blended wing body concept.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Parts supplied by Spirit AeroSystems must be inspected and repaired on many 737 MAXs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Two massive projects to produce billions of gal. of renewable transportation fuels have been announced in Brazil and Spain.
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
Boeing is not alone in muddling through rate increases and production pushes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
MTU Aero Engines has acquired German electric motor developer eMoSys to expand its activity in electric powertrains.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at the North American market through the lens of aircraft classes.
MRO Americas