Airbus

By Bill Carey
FAA and EASA issued emergency airworthiness directives requiring operators to replace the center shaft assembly of Airbus Helicopters EC130 light helicopters.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Arbus says it is shipping the fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) to the U.S. to support a future Artemis IV mission despite uncertainty over that endeavor.
Space Exploration

By Jens Flottau
While Airbus delivered 64 A320neo family aircraft in October, well above the monthly average for the year (just under 46), A220 output remained disappointing.
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By Chen Chuanren
A recent agreement between Airbus and China Southern Airlines for inflight connectivity systems points to a likely order for 10 new A350s.
Interiors & Connectivity

By David Casey
Wizz Air has formally revised its Airbus orderbook, confirming a substantial reduction of its A321XLR commitment and a three-year deferral of almost 90 aircraft as the carrier recalibrates fleet and network growth in the face of prolonged engine-related groundings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne, Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Eurofighter and Gripen deals from Turkey, Germany and Ukraine have bolstered Europe’s fighter aircraft industry rebound.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Sash Tusa
In the third quarter of this year, there have been fascinating, if early, signs of improvement in the civil aircraft supply chain.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Victoria Moores
The terms of TAP Air Portugal’s privatization were published in September, stirring significant interest among Europe’s largest airline groups.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Victoria Moores
The Boeing 777-9 is planned to arrive in 2027, seven years after the initial target. Customers are struggling to adapt amid a broader shortage of widebodies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Established space companies are looking to open a new chapter to retain relevancy.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
The UK has launched the first government-supported research projects under a new program to understand the climate contribution of non-CO2 aircraft emissions.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
Voyager Technologies expects to complete the critical design review (CDR) for the Starlab commercial space station soon.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
To avoid the installation of the wrong component or software version in a flight deck, Airbus recommends operators use a new tool as an additional safety net.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
NHIndustries and Norway have reached an out of court settlement over a dispute around Oslo’s decision to take the NH90 helicopter out of service early.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus has delivered China’s first A330neo to Hainan Airlines, marking the debut of the A330-900 in the country’s fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

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Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.
Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
Slower production growth likely means Airbus will push back a larger version of the A220.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The focus is broadening its multirole capability, expanding its ability to carry larger munitions and asymmetric loads, and speeding up weapon integration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Vietjet announced it has placed firm orders for 100 Airbus A321neos, converting an earlier tentative agreement.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
CEO: Airbus is committed to supporting Germany and Spain on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program even if France drops out.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
After more than a decade without a clean-sheet aircraft, many observers believe the legacy aerospace industry has entered a period of stagnation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jens Flottau
Airbus has revised downwards its production target for the A220 family, a decision based on the poor recent sales performance of the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus is reminding crew members of the basics for good use and noting imperfections in training for portable breathing equipment (PBE).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Antoine Fafard
Firm orders for Airbus came to 10 units in September, while Boeing took in a total of 96 new orders.
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