Embraer’s E2 jets cleared for extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) of 120 minutes
Embraer has announced that its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have been granted 120-minute ETOPS approval by Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, the FAA, and...
Is bigger really better? A history of the Airbus A380
Since the dawn of man-powered flight, the size of aircraft has been increasing to capacities never dreamed of by early designers and engineers. The...
AviaAM Leasing is to induct a second Boeing 777-300ER for P2F conversion
AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced that it has transported its second Boeing...
Airbus ships EUTELSAT 36D satellite to launch site via BelugaST aircraft
Airbus has successfully transported the EUTELSAT 36D geostationary telecommunications satellite from Toulouse, France, to Sanford, Florida, USA, using the Airbus BelugaST (A300-600ST) aircraft. The...
Antonov An-124 facilitates transatlantic journey for Airbus-built EarthCARE climate satellite
In a collaborative effort between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Airbus-built EarthCARE (Earth Clouds, Aerosols and...
Airbus Helicopters secures deal for six H175s with SKYCO Leasing, enhancing aviation services in Guangdong Province
Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., affiliated with China's Guangdong Province, have formalised an agreement for the acquisition of six versatile...
United Airlines Boeing 777 loses aft inner wheel on departure from San Francisco Airport
Only collateral damage when a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (registered N226UA) lost its aft inner wheel on departure from San Francisco Airport, United States...
Airbus unveils CityAirbus NextGen electric prototype and inaugurates test centre
Airbus has unveiled its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype, marking a significant step in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs)...
Airbus registered 2 gross orders and delivered 49 aircraft in February 2024
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for February 2024 have been published as follows.February 2024 deliveries: 49 deliveries to 28 customers (6 A220-300, 18...
Small plane crash kills all five on board near Nashville, Tennessee
A small plane, a Piper PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II registered C-FBWH, crashed along Nashville's Interstate 40, killing all five people on board. The aircraft,...
Ethiopian Airlines expands fleet horizon with landmark order for 8 Boeing 777X jets
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have announced a significant agreement, making the East African airline the first in Africa to commit to the purchase of...
American Airlines places impressive orders for 85 Airbus, 85 Boeing and 90 Embraer aircraft, and purchase rights for an extra 193 aircraft
American Airlines, the largest airline in the world measured on passengers carried, revenue passenger mile and fleet size, has made bold strides in shaping...
Boeing would like to make supplier Spirit Aerosystems part of Boeing again
Boeing statement on discussions with Spirit AeroSystemsBoeing on 1 March issued the following statement:We have been working closely with Spirit AeroSystems and its leadership...
Transavia launches Eindhoven to Oslo flights and introduces Airbus A321neo for sustainable travel
Transavia successfully inaugurated its first flight between Eindhoven and Oslo, operating initially three times a week, with plans to increase frequency to four times...
QantasLink launches Next-Gen Airbus A220 for enhanced domestic travel experience
QantasLink has debuted its two new Airbus A220 aircraft, marking the beginning of a new era in domestic and regional travel for Australians. These...
ITA Airways secures €80 million financing for purchase of its first owned aircraft, an Airbus A330-900
ITA Airways has successfully concluded a financing transaction for €80 million, marking a crucial milestone in its strategy for fleet expansion. The funds, secured...
HealthNet Aeromedical Services elevates patient care with four new Airbus H135 Helicopters
Charleston, West Virginia-based HealthNet Aeromedical Services, one of the largest hospital-based air medical programs in the U.S., is set to enhance its all-Airbus fleet...
DRF Luftrettung enhances emergency medical fleet with up to 10 Airbus H145 helicopters
German helicopter emergency medical services provider, DRF Luftrettung, and Airbus Helicopters have finalised orders for up to ten H145 helicopters, consisting of seven firm...
Saudi’s THC expands fleet with Airbus agreement for up to 120 helicopters at HAI Heli-Expo
Saudi Arabia's Helicopter Company (THC), owned by the Public Investment Fund, has inked a historic framework agreement with Airbus at the HAI Heli-Expo in...
Meeting/interview with Thibauld Jongen, the CEO of SABCA, who is leaving this prestigious position after eight years.
At the end of February 2024, Thibauld Jongen, CEO of SABCA, was stepping down after eight years at the helm of this major Belgian...