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JetBlue Airbus A320
May 16, 2022, 9:37 AM

JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Spirit Airlines

New York-based JetBlue has filed a “Vote No” proxy statement for Spirit's upcoming special meeting.

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An Aeroflot SSJ100 lands at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.
May 2, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Russian Airlines Maneuver to Keep International Services Alive
New hubs in the south of Russia allow the country’s airlines to serve international destinations with SSJ100s.
Computer rendering of 3 Qantas jets in flight over Sydney, Australia bay
May 2, 2022 - 7:23 AM
Qantas Confirms Orders for Projects Sunrise, Winton
Schedules call for the first Qantas A350-1000 will arrive in 2025 and the first A320XLR/A220-300 in late 2023.
Computer rendering of two zero emission hydrogen-powered business jets, identified by labeling on aircraft as H2GEAR, shown in flight
Apr 28, 2022 - 11:20 AM
EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power
European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.
A Boeing 777-9 test article performs a flying display during the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
Apr 27, 2022 - 12:10 PM
Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay
Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
Apr 27, 2022 - 8:27 AM
Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy
An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.
A model of the planned Junkers JU-52 NG, a modern version of the classic JU-52, suspended from the ceiling at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Apr 26, 2022 - 12:35 PM
Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies
The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.
Aircraft model of the Irkut MC-21-310 jetliner
Apr 25, 2022 - 8:51 AM
Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version
Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.
JSX Embraer ERJ parked on the airport ramp near the beach
Apr 22, 2022 - 10:41 AM
SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom
JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom.
A Tupolev Tu-214CR in the colors of Russia's Presidential Air Detachment takes off from KAPO's factory aerodrome in Kazan. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Apr 20, 2022 - 2:29 PM
Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214
Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.
Airbus Maveric blended-wing body concept
Apr 19, 2022 - 9:43 AM
AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report
AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.