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Saudi Arabia Weighs Launch of New ‘National' Airline

Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.

F-35A Lightning II and Patriot Scoop Switzerland Air 2030 Selection

U.S. suppliers have beaten European competitors in Switzerland's Air 2030 program for new fighters and an air defense system.

University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A

Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.

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UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.

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United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Narrowbodies

Deals for 200 Max jets and 70 A321neos mark the largest airplane commitment in United’s history.

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Green Light for 'Too Expensive' Philippines' F-16 Purchase

The U.S. is happy to sell F-16s to the Philippines, but the price may be too high for Manila.

Bell Retires V-280 Demonstrator

Bell is retiring its V-280 tiltrotor demonstrator to focus on the Army's next phase of future vertical lift competition.

Commercial Aviation in Caribbean Still Has Its Hurdles

For a region highly dependent upon tourism as the Caribbean, air connectivity between islands still can be very difficult.

Boeing Says 777X Certification Target Remains Late 2023

A decision by the FAA to reject a request for type inspection authorization appears not to have changed Boeing’s target for 777X approval.

Germany Signs Off Funding for FCAS and Poseidon

Parliamentary approval of the 2022 defense budget clears the path for development of the FCAS next-generation air combat system.

AA Could Have Avoided Schedule Cuts, Says Pilots Union

Allied Pilots Association official calls on management to allow more flexibility in pilot scheduling.

Boeing 737 Max 10 Makes First Flight, En Route to 2023 Service Entry

Boeing 737 Max 10 Makes First Flight, En Route to 2023 Service Entry

UK’s Royal Air Force Orders More Chinook Helicopters

With its latest order the RAF becomes the first export customer for the Block II version of Boeing's Chinook helicopter.

Kremlin Committed to CR929 Despite Grim Market Prospects

Comac and UAC have shortlisted several suppliers for the CR929 widebody.

Jet Airways’ Restart Faces Headwinds

More projected losses among Indian airlines has analysts questioning the timing of Jet Airways’ re-launch of operations.

GE’s Slattery Calls Hydrogen Power the ‘Real Nirvana’

Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.

UK Air Travel Industry Leads Protests over Covid Restrictions

Airline and airport staff joined forces with their managements in a "travel day of action" protest, demanding changes to UK government Covid travel rules.

More Aircraft Return to Flying as European Summer Arrives

Eurocontrol data shows that the number of inactive airplanes parked at European airports has fallen to less than half its peak in 2020.

Study Eyes SAF Benefits in Meeting Environmental Goals

A new study published this week points to SAFs benefits besides lifecycle carbon emissions, and how they must be calculated into aviation's climate impact.

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