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More than two decades after Boeing launched development of its last clean sheet aircraft, a new survey of airlines, lessors, manufacturers, component suppliers and MRO providers reveals a high degree of interest in a next-generation narrowbody that Embraer has been studying for some time.

Hydrogen-fuel turboprop; cargo uncrewed air vehicle flies on liquid hydrogen; riblet paint on Boeing 787; BAE battery for Airbus hybridization.

Aircraft recycling providers are expanding capacity and their global footprint as industry demand for disassembly grows.

Business aircraft manufacturers delivered 1,139 business jets and turboprops during 2024.

While the performance of Airbus and Boeing in terms of deliveries has been in the spotlight, dramatic falls in order numbers for both OEMs have gone under the radar.

Both Airbus and Boeing continue to grapple with supply chain constraints, though recent signs point to better days ahead.

The French aerospace sector receives public funding for research but makes a strong contribution to the balance of trade, lobbying association GIFAS says.

The next generation of single-aisle airliners will depend on very high bypass propulsion systems with much larger fan diameters than those in service today.

Airbus annual commercial aircraft deliveries between 2014 and 2024.

Delta is expecting roughly 40 aircraft deliveries in the year ahead, with a plan for navigating tariffs should they be imposed.

BAE Systems plans to provide the energy storage system for an Airbus project to demonstrate microhybridization for commercial aircraft.

Spirit AeroSystems is making progress in its bid sell its Prestwick, Scotland, facility that supports Airbus programs, Airbus' Commercial CEO said.

Deeper involvement with suppliers is helping Airbus address supply chain constraints pressuring aircraft production and delivery targets.

Airbus delivered a record 123 aircraft in December and said it had booked 826 net orders throughout 2024, factoring in 52 cancellations.

Supply chain issues have impeded Airbus’ and ATR’s production, leading to delivery delays or difficulties to ramp up in recent years.

Less than a decade ago, Eurofighter partner companies were concerned about the platform’s future. Now production lines are running hot.

Honoring innovators, achievements and leadership, the winners have made impressive contributions in five industry sectors.

The arrival of the first of Virgin Australia’s Embraer E190 E2s in the second half of 2025 will be the latest infusion of small narrowbody jets into the country.

A decade after the A350’s debut with Qatar Airways, Airbus aims to replicate its success in the freighter market.

Forecasts, snapshots and business aircraft to watch.

MRO shops will continue to ensure the global fleet has as much capacity as possible as OEMs struggle to meet production and performance targets.

The question has been raised whether a supply chain that can’t really handle the work for two manufacturers could handle three big ones in the future.

The aircraft achieved a 24-hr. flight from New Mexico’s Spaceport America in October.

Dublin-based Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two Airbus A321XLRs from the Airbus production site in Hamburg.

Market leaders are gradually ramping up production as focus shifts to the manufacture of type-conforming aircraft for use in certification flight testing.