Bombardier CRJ

By Jens Flottau
MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and Maeve Aerospace are teaming up for the development of Maeve’s planned M80 80-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
In response to growing MRO demand, MHIRJ is launching new initiatives related to supply chain, workforce and artificial intelligence.
MRO

By Christine Boynton
The airline generated net new captains each month during the first quarter, executives said, describing the attrition rate as roughly halved year-over-year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
SkyWest Airlines has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines for $25 million.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
The last Delta Air Lines-branded Bombardier CRJ200 flight took place on the morning of Dec. 1 between Elko, Nevada, and Salt Lake City.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
This week’s #FlightFriday has a regional jet (sub 100 seats) focus.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Mesa Air Group is focused on maximizing block hours, hiring pilots and reducing its inventory of surplus Bombardier CRJ900s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Over 300 captain or captain-eligible pilots have transferred to Air Canada from Jazz Aviation over the past year, reports the regional airline’s parent Chorus.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
U.S. regional operator SkyWest continues to wait on regulatory approval for commuter authority as part of its upstart charter operation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.
Paris Air Show

By Christine Boynton
Mesa Air Group sees opportunity ahead for underserved rural markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
SkyWest says it is making progress on slowing captain attrition, and projects adding a substantial number of block hours over the next two years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Regional aircraft manufacturers see opportunities in broadening their aftermarket services portfolios beyond their product lines.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
The test of the Software Programmable Open Mission Systems Compliant radio terminal was developed under an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Brussels Airlines has signed a wet-lease agreement with CityJet for the summer season, with two CRJ-900s set to join the carrier’s fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Irish regional wet-lease specialist CityJet is introducing Bombardier CRJ1000s to its fleet, with the first few aircraft scheduled to be placed with Lufthansa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Several airlines have placed orders for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, but how will they be integrated? Early clues are beginning to emerge.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Alex Derber
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries outlined its intentions to focus on MRO support in 2020.
Services & Support

By Henry Canaday
As demand for freighters continues to grow, cargo conversion specialists are offering new options, including for smaller aircraft types.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines both plan to be early adopters of electric aircraft but have contrasting visions for initial operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.
Maintenance & Training

By Chen Chuanren
Mitsubishi Heavy attributed the failure of the SpaceJet to an insufficient initial understanding of the highly complex certification process for airliners.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Garvey
How repurposed regional jets, at bargain prices, are finding new life serving business aviation customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Spain’s Air Nostrum and Irish wet-lease operator CityJet are understood to be reapplying for merger approval from the European Commission.
Airlines & Lessors