Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters for training and search-and-rescue missions
The Indonesian Air Force has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its military training modernisation programme, with the announcement made during the...
Boeing strike continues as machinists reject “final offer” without ratification vote
Boeing’s latest "best and final offer" to 33,000 striking machinists has been rejected by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), District...
Boeing completes first flight of UK’s E-7 Wedgetail, advancing RAF’s airborne early warning capabilities
On September 20, 2024, Boeing successfully completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail, marking a major milestone in the Royal Air Force’s...
TAAG Angola Airlines receives first Airbus A220, marking fleet expansion and new livery
On September 19, TAAG Angola Airlines received its first Airbus A220-300 (registered D2-TAA) in Montreal, Canada, as part of a lease agreement for 15...
SMBC Aviation Capital to lease 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft to United Airlines
SMBC Aviation Capital has signed definitive lease agreements with United Airlines for 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deliveries, starting in 2026, will come from...
Embraer showcases E195-E2 aircraft in Belgrade
On September 17, 2024, Embraer presented its latest aircraft, the E195-E2, at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport, offering a demonstration to Air Serbia officials, the...
KLM operates first Airbus A321neo commercial flight, boosting sustainability efforts
KLM celebrated the first official flight of its brand-new Airbus A321neo today, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal strategy.The aircraft took off...
33,000 Boeing workers begin strike over rejected contract
Approximately 33,000 unionized Boeing employees have begun a strike after rejecting a proposed four-year contract. The walkout, which started on September 12, 2024, is...
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. announces major Airbus A320neo aircraft purchase
On September 11, 2024, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing) revealed a significant acquisition of 80 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. This...
Icelandair’s first Airbus A321 rolled out of the paint shop
TF-IAA, the first Airbus A321 that Icelandair will take delivery of, rolled out of Airbus' paint shop in Hamburg on 9 September.Next up in...
Boeing reaches historic contract agreement with IAM union
Boeing announced a tentative historic contract agreement with IAM Districts 751 & W24, representing over 33,000 employees in Washington, Oregon, and California.The deal includes...
NASA and Boeing conclude Starliner spacecraft test flight
NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth on September 6, following a three-month flight test to the International Space Station...
Iraq orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters for enhanced military capabilities
The Republic of Iraq has secured a contract for 12 Airbus H225M multi-role helicopters, marking a significant upgrade to its military aviation assets. The...
In August 2024, Airbus registered 46 orders and delivered 47 aircraft
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of August 2024 are published below.August 2024 deliveries: 47 deliveries to 31 customers (5 A220-300,...
EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay Pacific engine fire
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated inspections for Airbus A350 aircraft following an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight from...
Royal Navy service member dies after helicopter ditches in English Channel during night training exercise
A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter, conducting night-flying exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth, ditched into the English Channel near Dorset on Wednesday night. Of...
Egypt joins global C-130J Super Hercules fleet with acquisition of two tactical airlifters
At the 2024 Egypt International Air Show, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced their acquisition of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from Lockheed Martin...
Boeing proposes CH-47 Chinook to boost Poland’s heavy-lift capabilities and NATO interoperability
Boeing has offered its CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to meet Poland's heavy transport helicopter needs, as announced during the 2024 MSPO International Defence...
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Hungary, marking new NATO capability with medical evacuation unit
On September 5th, 2024, Embraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force, making Hungary the second NATO member to...
SWISS faces aircraft balance issues due to heavier First Class seats
SWISS International Air Lines is facing balance problems with its Airbus A330-300 aircraft due to the increased weight of its new First Class seats,...