Under the Extra Performance Wing (X-Wing) project, Airbus is studying what could become a major aerodynamic improvement on a next-generation narrowbody.
RTX ’s Pratt & Whitney business unit will deliver enough PW1000G engines for Airbus to meet its full-year delivery goal, RTX President Chris Calio said.
Steven Udvar-Házy, famous for creating aircraft leasing, has made important moves at the right time twice. In selling ALC, he may have the timing right again.
Engine OEMs and suppliers face tough choices due to strong demand for new and existing engines material, which can make choosing a favorite an unenviable task.
Some suppliers are taking action to ensure they have capacity for the air transport ramp-up, as many ask: When will production increases come and at what rate?
A French aviation safety agency investigation reveals shortcomings in Airbus’ upgraded radio and audio system as EASA requires retrofits and interim procedures.
At some point very soon, the Airbus A320 will have become the most successful narrowbody program ever in terms of deliveries, surpassing the Boeing 737.
BOC Aviation says Airbus and Boeing delivery delays have stabilized though lingering supply chain issues are expected to persist through the end of the decade.
X721, a Dubai-based startup created by former Airbus and Arianespace engineers, is developing a high-altitude platform station relying on a tethered rotor.
