Embraer’s 1Q24 report: Record backlog and soaring deliveries signal strong growth
Embraer's first-quarter report for 2024 reveals remarkable achievements, including a record-high backlog of $21.1 billion, marking a 13% increase. Deliveries surged by 67% compared...
UK Ministry of Defence enhances fleet with additional Airbus H145 helicopters
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise its rotary fleet and streamline operations. These helicopters...
Portuguese F-16s conduct First Alert scramble in Baltic air policing mission
Portuguese F-16 fighter jets, currently deployed for NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, recently conducted their first alert scramble. The...
AEGEAN enhances long-haul capabilities with specialised Airbus A321neo fleet
AEGEAN Airlines is bolstering its international presence by investing in a specialised fleet of four Airbus A321neo aircraft, tailored for extended-range flights of up...
Eve Air Mobility and AirX Inc. forge partnership to propel urban air mobility in Japan
Eve Air Mobility, represented by CEO Johann Bordais, has entered into a significant partnership with Japan's leading helicopter charter service, AirX Inc., under CEO...
United Airlines signs for 35 leased Airbus A321neos in place of repeatedly delayed Boeing 737 Max 10s
United Airlines has adjusted its aircraft delivery plans for the year due to various challenges, including delays in receiving key aeroplane models and undergoing...
FAA grants special flight authorisation to Boom Technology, Inc. for supersonic testing of XB-1 demonstrator
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boom Technology, Inc. a special flight authorisation to exceed Mach 1 speeds during flight testing of its...
General Atomics AeroTec Systems achieves next milestone in Do228 NXT production with successful start of wing manufacturing
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) is making significant progress in the development of the Do228 NXT, a modernised version of the renowned Dornier 228...
Lessor Azorra delivers first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot
Azorra has delivered the first of nine Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost subsidiary. Named 'Explorer 3.0', this marks Scoot's first introduction...
Japan Coast Guard boosts fleet capabilities with additional Airbus H225 helicopters
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has expanded its fleet with an order for three more Airbus H225 helicopters, bringing their total to 18.This investment...
NASA’s DC-8 completes final mission, set to retire
NASA's DC-8 aeroplane, nicknamed the world's largest flying science laboratory, completed its final mission on April 1st after 37 years of service.
It will officially...
easyJet celebrates milestone with delivery of 400th Airbus aircraft
easyJet commemorates its enduring partnership with Airbus as it takes delivery of its 400th Airbus aircraft, an A321neo, marking a significant milestone in the...
In March 2024, Airbus registered 137 new gross orders and delivered 63 aircraft
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for March 2024 have been published on airbus.com as shown below.March 2024 deliveries: 63 deliveries to 32 customers...
Boeing announces first-quarter deliveries, significantly lower than previous year
The Boeing Company announced today major programme deliveries across its commercial and defence operations for the first quarter of 2024.The figures are significantly lower...
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 loses engine cowling: aircraft returns, no injuries
On 7 April, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registered N8668A) experienced an open cowling on engine 2 during take-off from runway 25 at Denver...
Departing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun’s 2023 compensation reaches nearly $33 million (+45%) amid safety crisis
Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun saw a significant rise in his 2023 compensation, totalling almost $33 million, up by 45% from the previous year. Much...
Embraer celebrates maiden flight of first E190F converted to freight aircraft
Embraer marks a milestone as the first E190F, converted from a passenger jet to a freighter (E-Freighter), completes its successful maiden flight in São...
ITA Airways boosts fleet with four new Airbus aircraft in a single week, embracing green technology
ITA Airways has significantly enhanced its fleet by adding four new-generation Airbus aircraft within a week, bringing the total to 44 out of 87....
Tracep Congo Aviation Cessna 206 Stationair crashes during landing attempt Mahagi-Zale airfield, DRC
A Tracep Congo Aviation Cessna 206 Stationair (5X-MAL) crashed during an attempted landing at Mahagi-Zale airfield in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The...
Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 million after door panel mid-flight incident
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has compensated Alaska Airlines with $160 million in the last quarter for grounding the 737 MAX 9. According to Alaska Airlines,...