Boeing to lay off 2,200 workers amid production struggles and strike fallout
Boeing has announced it will lay off 2,199 employees in Washington state starting December 20, 2023, as part of a broader plan to reduce...
Belgian aircraft manufacturer Sonaca Aircraft ceases operations and enters voluntary liquidation
Sonaca Aircraft, a Belgian subsidiary of the aerospace group Sonaca, has announced its voluntary liquidation, marking the end of its operations. The decision, reported...
Air China becomes first customer for COMAC’s C929 widebody jet
At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) announced that Air China is the first customer for its C929...
RECARO and Iberia achieve industry firsts with Airbus A321XLR and R3 seats
RECARO Aircraft Seating and Iberia are celebrating a significant milestone with the launch of the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft and RECARO’s innovative R3 Economy...
Boeing averts civil trial over 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash with settlement
Boeing has reached an out-of-court settlement with the family of Manisha Nukavarapu, a victim of the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max 8 crash....
Avia Solutions Group invests in growth with large Boeing 737 MAX order
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) provider, has made its first direct purchase from Boeing, placing a firm order...
Sweden deepens defence ties with Brazil through Embraer C-390 and Gripen expansion
Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 for military transport, while Brazil expands its fleet of Saab JAS Gripen fighter jets.Sweden has selected the Embraer C-390...
In October 2024, Airbus registered 82 orders and delivered 62 aircraft
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of October 2024 have been published as follows:October 2024 deliveries: 62 deliveries to 37 customers...
Global Medical Response expands air medical fleet with 28 new Airbus helicopters
Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 28 Airbus helicopters—including H125s, H130s, H135s, and H145s—in a significant fleet expansion aimed at enhancing air medical services...
TUI fly Netherlands retires its last Boeing 767, ending era for TUI Group
TUI fly Netherlands has officially retired its last Boeing 767-300ER, marking the end of Boeing 767 operations across the TUI Group. The final passenger...
The Netherlands orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters for special operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M helicopters to enhance the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF)...
Boeing Union approves new contract, ending expensive strike
On November 4, 2024, members of Boeing’s largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, approved a new contract by a 59%...
airBaltic welcomes 49th Airbus A220-300, expanding its all-Airbus fleet
Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has received its 49th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABW, marking its third delivery of the type in 2024. Part...
Ethiopian Airlines receives Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, marking a milestone as the first African carrier to operate this advanced aircraft model....
DAE leases four Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Hainan Airlines for fleet modernisation and growth
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, set to be delivered between late 2025...
Airbus secures historic contract to deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to Royal Canadian Air Force
Airbus Helicopters has signed a groundbreaking contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian defence joint venture, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19...
TransNusa launches historic direct route from Manado, Indonesia, to Guangzhou with China-made ARJ21 aircraft
TransNusa has inaugurated a groundbreaking direct flight route between Manado, Indonesia, and Guangzhou, China, using the ARJ21 aircraft—marking the first time a China-made aircraft...
Etihad Airways reintroduces Airbus A380 to Paris, enhancing travel experience
Etihad Airways has celebrated the grand return of its Airbus A380 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, reinforcing connections between Abu Dhabi and the...
Pentagon audit finds US Air Force overpaid Boeing by 8,000% for C-17 parts, impacting readiness
A Pentagon audit revealed that the US Air Force drastically overpaid for spare parts for Boeing's C-17 transport aircraft, with bathroom soap dispensers costing...
Progress in Boeing union strike talks as supply chain impact grows
Talks have resumed between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751 on Day 47 of the union's strike,...