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Nigeria’s Air Force will receive 12 ex-French Air Force Alpha Jet trainers as part of its growth in capacity to deal with Islamic extremism.

As 2024 nears its end, the usual rally to meet production targets is in full swing. But orders for customized cabins makes airframers’ work more complex.

Airbus says the bulk of the head-count reduction it disclosed in October will hit its space segment, with over half of the 2,043 positions being eliminated.

Such progress will enable Airbus, Daher and Safran to make decisions about their decarbonization projects.

The Blue Condor project is a research effort to study the impact of hydrogen on contrail formation using a modified glider powered by a hydrogen-fueled turbojet.

Spire Global has named its chief operating officer, Theresa Condor, as CEO and bolstered its executive ranks as the space business aims to move past turmoil.

Under EgyptAir’s latest five-year plan, which runs from 2025 to 2029, the airline is looking to grow its fleet from 65 to 125 aircraft.

Assembly of the first open-fan RISE engine demonstrator is scheduled for next year, and ground trials are expected to begin in 2026.

U.S. majors are bullish about winter season international flying but cautious on domestic outlook.

Airlines in the Americas are becoming more adept at planning around supply chain constraints, with some faring better than others.

ADS Group, GIFAS and BDLI have established the Aero Excellence International association, tasked with improving supply chain performance in Europe and beyond.

The carrier is rapidly rebuilding its fleet as it looks to finish restructuring with an order for 45 Boeing 787s and leases for narrowbody Airbus A321neos.

Ryanair beats its own quarterly record passenger performance during Q3 2024.

Multiple private and public entities across the region have aligned behind the drive to be a leader in advanced air mobility.

The agency has awarded study contracts to restart the journey toward sustainable aviation.

The UAV is based on Silent Arrow’s autonomous GD-2000 cargo glider drone.

Shortages are still the overall driving trend this year, as it was last year, against a backdrop of strong consumer demand for commercial aviation services.

Airbus, trade unions and consultancies explore how to ensure new hires become productive more quickly.

Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2025 Military Aircraft Market Forecast indicates that the Asia-Pacific region will lead the world in open requirements and opportunity over the coming decade.

Three of the modular systems would produce 1.2 megawatts, enough to power a regional aircraft, the Toulouse-based company says.

A new three-runway system is a key factor in orders placed by Cathay Pacific and Greater Bay Airlines.

As the Airbus A321XLR enters revenue service, industry is gauging whether it can live up to its game-changing promises.

Suzhou-based WeFly says the agreement with Ruohang is the largest single eVTOL purchase order so far signed in China.

A growing assortment of startups are exploring smaller-scale hydrogen projects with hopes to scale up over time to eventually meet the needs of the mass market.

Aviation Week’s Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast shows Boeing aircraft will account for 49% of MRO demand during the 2025-34 period, valued at $680 billion.