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Air India Targets Long Haul Markets, Aims to Challenge Emirates

Orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft form the basis for a long-haul reprieve by Air India.

February 28, 2023

An Air India Boeing 787-8 takes off from Tokyo Narita Airport in March 2019

New SAF Made From Air Could Be a Game Changer

The Air Company is pioneering a pathway for sustainable aviation fuel, one that uses limitless air as a feedstock.

Sustainability and Environment

February 28, 2023

Air Company's pilot sustainable aviation fuel production facility

Embraer and IAI/Elta Launch Cost-effective AEW Aircraft

Technological advances have allowed Elta to develop a small, heavily automated surveillance system that can be carried by the Praetor 600 business jet.

February 28, 2023

Embraer/Elta P600 airborne early warning aircraft.

UAC To Exit Superjet 100, Investors Eye UAE Production Plant

The sale of 49 percent of SuperJet International to a UAE investment group will see a production plant established in Al Ain.

February 28, 2023

Superjet 100 aircraft operated by Russian airline IrAero

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Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England

Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

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Cambodia Steps Up Training with CAE Full Flight Simulator

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.

February 28, 2023

A CAE full-flight simulator operated by training organization LTC in Cambodia.

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2023

MD Helicopters Cayuse Warrior Plus

STOL Predator/Sky Guardian Variant Attracts Emirati Interest

The UAE had tried to order Predators earlier, but that deal ended over security concerns that scuppered the country's F-35 purchase.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 27, 2023

computer-generated image of MQ-9B Sky Guardian armed with Emirati weapons in flight

Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s

Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.

February 26, 2023

KAI FA-50

UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs

In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.

February 24, 2023

Mayman Aerospace's Speeder VTOL air utility vehicle could have military applications.

IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa

The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.

February 24, 2023

Air Europa and Iberia are Spanish airlines.

Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas

The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.

February 23, 2023

Qantas Airbus A350-1000 on taxiway near Qantas hangar facilities while on demonstration tour

China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network

Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.

February 22, 2023

An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.

SriLankan Airlines Chases Foreign Income with Route Reboot

The state-owned carrier may once again be partly privatized as the Sri Lankan government deals with fallout from a financial crisis.

February 22, 2023

SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330.

Indonesian Officials Seek Release of Captured Airline Pilot

Papuan independence rebels have threatened to kill Susi Air pilot Philip Merthens if Indonesia will not recognize the territory's independence.

February 21, 2023

Susi Air pilot Philip Mehrtens stands amongst Papua rebels who kidnapped him

South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter

The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.

February 21, 2023

KF-21 Boramae fighter

Hindustan Aeronautics Unveils Lead-in Fighter Trainer Project

India’s primary aircraft manufacturer is proposing a highly capable advanced trainer with the potential to be re-roled for operational duties.

February 20, 2023

HAL HLFT-42

FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.

February 17, 2023

business jets on ramp in front of tower at Van Nuys Airport

Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.

February 17, 2023

Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance tech closing engine cowling on TP Tech technology demonstrator aircraft.

Nepal ATR 72 Accident: Propellers Were Feathered Before Landing

The preliminary report on the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 accident implies that the pilot monitoring moved the incorrect lever during approach to land.

February 16, 2023

Map of Yeti Airlines crash of ATR 72 airplane

Airbus Sustains Recovery Despite Russia War Headwinds

The European aerospace and defense group's CEO Guillaume Faury warned it will face more complexity and disruption risk during 2023.

February 16, 2023

Airbus execs on stage during 2022 financial results press conference in Toulouse.

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