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By Karen Walker
Dec. 17 in the US is Wright Brothers Day, which commemorates the first successful powered flights by Wilbur and Orville on that day in 1903.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
The Delta and El Al codeshare agreement gives more connecting options to passengers flying between the U.S. and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air China is to become the third airline to offer flights between Beijing and Istanbul.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines is taking steps to open a new route to Abu Dhabi by signing a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Airways.
Airports & Networks

The national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel totaled $7.06 in December, down 6 cents compared to November’s national average.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Maintenance specialist is adding capacity to accommodate higher Rolls-Royce engine shop visit volumes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A look at how StandardAero is growing its new in-house mechanic training program ahead of its planned Leap introduction in 2024.
Workforce & Training

By Aaron Karp
Iberia will resume flights between Madrid–Barajas Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport in October 2024, restarting a route not served by the airline since 2020.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines will introduce its first nonstop service linking Singapore and London Gatwick from June 2024 onboard Airbus A350-900 equipment.
Airports & Networks

By Michael Bruno
Chief operating officers are returning to prominence across aerospace and defense companies as the industry labors to recover from the COVID-19 disruption.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Swaati Ketkar
Air India has received approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation to carry out line maintenance on Airbus A350 and A320 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Rob Hall
Wet lease operator KlasJet is planning ACMI fleet and regional expansion, but new aircraft delivery and engine issues may be roadblocks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Maintenance demand for the Airbus A330 is expected to peak over the next two years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Delta Air Lines is growing its offering at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and adding two smaller-market Texas airports to its network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
JetBlue Airways and Air Canada are the latest international carriers to announce plans to serve the newly inaugurated Tulum International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
After launching its first Asia-Pacific route earlier this year, WestJet will add a second to the region in May.
Airports & Networks

By Byron Callan
Three sources of U.S. budget indeterminacy will spawn other uncertainties that defense contractors will have to assess.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bill Carey
Embraer's Legacy 450 has since been eclipsed in numbers by its newer derivative, the Praetor 500.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
American Airlines has announced more than $50 million in new funding to upgrade facilities and grow workforce at its Tulsa MRO base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Virgin Atlantic indicates it will use Airbus A330-900neo and A350-1000 aircraft on both the LHR-JFK and LHR-BOS routes during the 2024 summer season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
New connections will be offered by Iberia to Cagliari, Ljubljana, Palermo and Tirana.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
A potential mandatory cut in addition to ongoing continuing resolutions have military officials blasting congressional inaction on Pentagon plans.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Recovery to pre-pandemic engine production levels is in sight for some, as other manufacturers battle durability and supply chain challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Supply chain and aftermarket challenges are prompting some airlines to consider alternative solutions for aircraft branding and liveries.
Supply Chain