Boeing 787

Although Canada often takes a backseat to the U.S. in North America’s market, the reality is Canada was dynamic before the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.

Progress on 787 quality problems is challenged by whistleblower claims of long-term fleet safety risks.

Boeing is working to validate recommendations for inspections on 787 forward pressure bulkheads to identify potential problems in the critical subassemblies.

Norse Atlantic Airways’ winter season network will see the introduction of the carrier’s first service to South Africa.

Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed production and halted deliveries for nearly two years are nearly complete.

Boeing does not deserve the benefit of the doubt in any quality vs. expediency debate.

The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.

Air Canada will resume seasonal service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) from October.

Air Canada is launching its Vancouver-Singapore route, as the flag-carrier adds 26% more capacity to Asia-Pacific operations compared to the previous year.

Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

How civil aerospace aftermarket demand is driving its investment in its services network.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Japan Airlines announced deals to significantly boost its Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 fleets and has selected the A321neo as the aircraft to replace its 767s.

Brazil’s largest airlines work their way through consolidation, restructurings.

The first production GE-powered 787, which never entered service, is being scrapped to feed the maturing 787 fleet's spares needs.

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its first route to Australia.

Services was a key revenue driver for the British engine manufacturer last year.

The LEO constellation is driving down satellite internet costs.

Air Peace has finalized plans to launch a new long-haul route between Lagos and London Gatwick, using a Boeing 787-9 wet leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.

Both engine manufacturers have made significant announcements at the Singapore Airshow.

Taking technologies from demonstrator programs like UltraFan, Rolls-Royce aims to significantly improve the durability of its latest Trent widebody engines.

Across a vast region, widebodies give Asian LCCs range and versatility.

Japan’s Zipair expects to receive more Boeing 787s in 2025 to continue its network growth, while also considering fleet options for its next expansion phase.