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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Aircraft
IBA Forecasts Thousands of Aircraft Orders at Paris Airshow
At least 961 orders from three airlines have already been announced this year, and orders at the Paris Airshow could add significantly to that number.
Environment
Bird Aerosystems Launches Environmental Monitoring System
Fears are growing of another catastrophic oil spill as the tanker fleet ages, and Bird's system can help detect such catastrophes.
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Confirms Supply Chain Plan for D328eco
Thyssenkrupp Aerospace will manage the ordering and distribution of parts for the D328eco regional airliner being developed by Deutsche Aircraft.
ATC
Collins Stakes Claim on Future of Air Traffic Management
Raytheon reorganization integrates the company’s ATM systems business into Collins subsidiary.
Aircraft
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
Engines
Supercomputer Helps GE Aerospace Evaluate Open-fan Engine
GE Aviation is using the Frontier supercomputer to evaluate fluid dynamics of open-fan engines.
Aircraft
Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
Fuel
Accelerated Support Needed to Meet Net-Zero 2050
Meeting decarbonization goals ranks as today's top industry challenge, according to a GE Aerospace survey.
Aircraft
Structures Firm Offers Temporary Airbus A380 Hangars
Losberger De Boer offers open-air, temporary Airbus A380 hangars for fleet reintroductions and light maintenance.
Aircraft
Airbus, Boeing Raise 20-Year Forecasts For Aircraft Deliveries
Airbus and Boeing expect that manufacturers will deliver more than 40,000 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Liebherr Teams with Aeroman on Heat Exchangers
Aeroman can accommodate 46 aircraft inside its six-hangar facility and will maintain heat exchangers for A320s.
Aircraft
ATR Touts Strong Growth Prospects
ATR, the Toulouse-based turboprop manufacturer, plans to reveal orders at the Paris Airshow and prove a sustained interest in its regional airframes.
Aircraft
ATR Shows Off Purpose-built Freighter Variant
European turboprop manufacturer ATR brought two aircraft to the Paris Airshow, including the ATR 72-600F, which will take part in the flying display.
Engines
MTU Backs Electric Motors for Zero-Emission Flight
Engine maker MTU acquired eMoSys, a German electric motor developer, earlier this year.
Avionics
Ontic Voted In as Member of the AAQG
Ontic manufactures aerospace components under license to OEMs and has operations in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Airlines
Passenger Aircraft Recovery Spurs Belly Cargo Uptick
As the passenger side of the airline business recovers from the Covid pandemic, more belly capacity has boosted available cargo tonne-kilometers.
Engines
Upbeat Engine OEMs Focus on R&D for Tomorrow
As orders pour in for existing engine models, engine OEMs are devoting time and money to developing powerplants for future net-zero airline operations.
Aircraft
CFM Could Spool Up Rise Engine Tech Demonstrator By 2025
The alliance between Safran and GE is ordering hardware to keep up the development pace with the open-fan engine that could power new narrowbody aircraft.
Aircraft
Boeing Brings Full Portfolio to Paris
Boeing says its upcoming airplane models will help pave the way to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Fuel
MRO Outlook Sanguine Despite Manpower and Parts Shortages
The aviation aftermarket grew 18 percent in 2022 and forecasters expect it to expand a further 22 percent this year, to $94 billion.
Aircraft
Boeing Global Services Charts a Data Solutions Path
BGS enhances its digital solutions and data analytics capabilities to provide enhanced customer service and propel sustained growth.
Aircraft
IAI to Launch Boeing 777 Conversions in Abu Dhabi in July
This year's projection of about 200 conversions industrywide appears likely to mark a record.
Aircraft
Frenzied Global Demand and Looming Shortage Drive Market for Pilots
In the U.S., the aviation market has exploded, with airlines expected to hire a record 12,000 pilots this year.
Airports
Commercial Aviation’s Hydrogen Play Poses Myriad Challenges
Hydrogen-powered aircraft programs attract increased attention and public funding, but the task of building a green hydrogen ecosystem will prove daunting.
Airlines
European Aviation Faces a €820 billion Tab to Reach Net Zero
Europe’s airlines urge more incentives to help shoulder the cost of investments necessary to reach net zero by 2050.
Environment
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The Numbers Just Don't Add Up
A weighty scientific report raises doubts about net-zero alternatives to jet fuel.
ATC
SESAR Deployment Boss Upbeat on European ATM Progress
Paris Airshow exhibitors stand to benefit from billions of euros spent on ATM modernization in Europe.
Aircraft
Clean Aviation Projects Point to a Hydrogen Regional Airliner
Companies including Honeywell, Textron-subsidiary Pipistrel, Collins and Safran have taken lead roles in multiple European Union-backed developments.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Says UltraFan ‘Bristling’ with New Technology
Following the first run of the UltraFan demonstrator, Rolls-Royce looks to speed progress toward application of the engine on an airframe.
Aircraft
Aerospace Eyes Emergence from Depths of Supply Chain Crisis
While the supply chain problem has the aerospace industry grappling with parts and raw materials shortages, signs of relief are beginning to emerge.
