Aircraft & Propulsion

Icelandair will phase out its remaining five Boeing 757-200s earlier than planned—by the end of this year instead of fall 2027—based on a high fuel price outlook.

The 2026 edition of the Farnborough Airshow took place July 20-24. New firm orders for the major OEMs total 145 for Boeing, 131 for Airbus and 28 for Embraer.

IndiGo saw a reversal in its financial fortunes as it slipped to a net loss in its latest quarterly report, with higher fares and strong domestic demand not enough to offset soaring fuel costs.

JetZero adds two more airline partners and explores billions in U.S. manufacturing support as engine selection moves into new phase.

Flight tests are to validate performance characteristics of the open fan engine and long, thin wing.

As Boeing prepares for change incorporation on the early-build 777-9 fleet, Emirates says it will refuse to accept the airline’s first 10 airframes.

Heart Aerospace receives FAA approval to begin flight tests of its X1 electric demonstrator, paving the way for hybrid-electric regional airliner development.

Rolls-Royce is investing heavily in a durability upgrade package for its Trent 1000 XE engine aimed at demonstrating the powerplant is a viable option for airlines ordering the Boeing 787.

On July 23, RTX reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2026.

ATR is market testing a forward passenger door and a three-class cabin configuration for the ATR 72-600 along with some U.S.-specific compliance modifications.

JetZero expects to select Z4 engines within a year as blended-wing demonstrator nears first flight.

Despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Wizz Air is adding about 30% capacity.

Pratt & Whitney’s aftermarket sales have driven a 50% rise in second-quarter operating profit for the RTX subsidiary.

Ismail Mokabel, President and Chief Operating Officer, explains why the CRJ series is still relevant, the new CRJ400 and highlights MHIRJ’s most recent European expansion.

Volaris is sticking to plans for a decrease in its contractual fleet during the next two years as grounded aircraft affected by GTF engine issues continue to decline.

Commercial aircraft manufacturers accumulated 304 firm orders on the first four days of this week’s Farnborough Airshow.

The 2026 Farnborough Airshow has been a stage for both airline optimism and evidence that new technologies are maturing, analysts at the show say.

Editors discuss the latest developments in NGSA, aircraft orders and more at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

GE Aerospace’s flying testbeds are “getting beyond the platitudes,” pushing the technology and development edge toward the Open Fan.

UK CAA advances hydrogen aviation through demonstration projects and targets initial commercial operations by 2035.

Alaska plans to replace aging 737-700s with 737-10s while expanding freighter and Hawaii operations.

Scott Hatch, Director of Power Systems, explains how electrical architecture systems and solutions can unlock the potential of aircraft electrification, and develop with the rapidly evolving technology.

A new solution for airlines seeking to convert their aging first-generation Airbus A330s to freighters faster is being offered by a Turkish-UK company.

The aviation industry is still in “the foothills” of what can be done with artificial intelligence (AI), industry chief technology officers (CTI) believe.

Trent XWB Chief Engineer Phil Curnock explains the testing and demonstration phases to upgrade the engine with service entry planned for 2028.