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In the third quarter of this year, there have been fascinating, if early, signs of improvement in the civil aircraft supply chain.

The terms of TAP Air Portugal’s privatization were published in September, stirring significant interest among Europe’s largest airline groups.

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.

Established space companies are looking to open a new chapter to retain relevancy.

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

Voyager Technologies expects to complete the critical design review (CDR) for the Starlab commercial space station soon.

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.

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.

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

Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

Slower production growth likely means Airbus will push back a larger version of the A220.

The focus is broadening its multirole capability, expanding its ability to carry larger munitions and asymmetric loads, and speeding up weapon integration.

Vietjet announced it has placed firm orders for 100 Airbus A321neos, converting an earlier tentative agreement.

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

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

Airbus has revised downwards its production target for the A220 family, a decision based on the poor recent sales performance of the aircraft.

Airbus is reminding crew members of the basics for good use and noting imperfections in training for portable breathing equipment (PBE).

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

Airbus is to lead the charge in a sales campaign for the Eurofighter in Portugal.

Airbus is seeking to partner with airlines to push a wide range of potential decarbonization solutions, an executive at the OEM tells Aviation Week.

Aside from a small handful of startups, the boom in advanced air mobility shows signs of going bust.

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German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.

Demand for air travel remains strong and will ensure fleet growth over the next 10 years, but will industry be able to deliver?