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UAC Bullish on Narrowbodies but Sees Innovation Gap

Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft sees a relative lack of highly innovative product offerings until the 2040s.

Aircraft

August 29, 2019

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.

Aircraft

August 29, 2019

UAC Boss Meets with CR929 Engine Prospects at MAKS

The Sino-Russian widebody CR929 project’s main systems suppliers have answered RFPs.

Aircraft

August 29, 2019

Brussels Airlines Prepares 'Reboot' Restructuring Program

The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa group targets an 8 percent operating profit margin by 2022.

Aircraft

August 29, 2019

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Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Aircraft

August 29, 2019

Superjet with “Sabrelets” Makes MAKS Show Debut

An SSJ100 Superjet shows the way to improved efficiency for the Sukhoi-designed airliner.

Aircraft

August 28, 2019

Virgin Australia Losses Trigger Management Shakeup

Virgin Australia reports its seventh consecutive annual loss and braces for deep restructuring.

Aircraft

August 28, 2019

More Customers Surface for MC-21 as It Debuts at MAKS

The Russian-made narrowbody participates in the MAKS 2019 show’s flying displays.

Aircraft

August 28, 2019

T3CAS To Continue as A320 Standard Equipment

ACSS's T3CAS system combines TCAS, Mode S transponders for ADS-B, and TAWS, plus runway overrun prevention and low required navigation performance.

Avionics

August 27, 2019

South American Airlines Readjust Post-Avianca

Avianca’s demise triggers consolidation of regional operators in Brazil.

Airlines

August 27, 2019

Avia Files 737 Max Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Boeing

Differences between the 737 Max and its predecessor should have necessitated a new TC and type-specific training, alleges the lawsuit.

Aircraft

August 27, 2019

UK To Mandate 3D Cabin Baggage Screening Equipment at Major Airports

The move signals a deviation from EU wide aviation security rules after the UK’s exit from the bloc.

Airports

August 26, 2019

Zunum's Electric Airliner Prospects Appear Increasingly Remote

Zunum Aero needs to find replacement investors for early backers Boeing and JetBlue as doubts grow about the viability of its electric aircraft program.

Aircraft

August 22, 2019

Trent 1000 Woes Contribute to ANZ’s Flagging Financials

Air New Zealand profits fall on the effects of rising fuel cost and Trent 1000 engine trouble.

Aircraft

August 22, 2019

Ryanair Schedules Unaffected by Pilot, Cabin Crew Strikes

The high court in Dublin blocked planned walkouts by Ireland-based pilots.

Airlines

August 22, 2019

Singapore and China Ink Technical Pact on Maintenance

Singapore and China strengthen their cooperation through a new maintenance license agreement.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 21, 2019

Air India on the Sales Block Again

The Indian government plans to offer a 95-percent stake in the debt ridden national carrier.

Airlines

August 21, 2019

U.S., Japan Amend Open Skies Pact To Add Haneda Service

Services on 12 new slot pairs to start near the end of March.

Airlines

August 21, 2019

New OEM in Germany To Build Upgrade of the Dornier 328

Sierra Nevada Corporation of the U.S. backs the latest effort to revive the Dornier turboprop.

Aircraft

August 21, 2019

Boeing To Boost Moses Lake Headcount To Speed Max Return

The U.S. airframer prepares to hire hundreds of temporary employees to ready grounded airplanes for service.

Accidents

August 20, 2019