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Vistara Merger Could Complete Tata's Reboot of Air India

Singapore Airlines is merging its stake in Indian carrier Vistara with Tata's Air India group, and will invest up to a total of around $865 million.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Carmaker Renault to Partner on Battery Development For Aircraft

A new agreement between Airbus and Renault calls for joint studies into energy management and battery weight related to hybrid-electric aircraft.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Airbus and Neste Sign Deal to Collaborate on SAF Development

A collaboration between Airbus and Neste aims to accelerate the aviation’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel, which is currently in short supply.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees

The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.

Airlines

November 29, 2022

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UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability

Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.

Sustainability and Environment

November 29, 2022

Funding Approved For Hybrid-Electric Geared Turbofan Project

MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Test Hydrogen Propulsion System

The low-cost airline an the aircraft engines group have completed

Engines

November 28, 2022

Removal of EU Laws Creates Uncertainty for UK's Aviation Sector

Hundreds of European Union aviation-related laws could be scrapped under "sunsetting" provisions in the UK's post-Brexit Retained EU Law Bill.

Airlines

November 25, 2022

FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category

The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.

Aircraft

November 22, 2022

Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences

The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.

Aircraft

November 18, 2022

Hybrid-electric Ampaire Eco Caravan Makes First Flight

The Eco Caravan made a first flight on November 18, marking a key waypoint in Ampaire’s efforts to bring the converted hybrid-electric aircraft to market.

Aircraft

November 18, 2022

Finnair Seeks to Outsource More Long-haul Cabin Crew

The Finnish flag carrier looks to lower unit costs to offset the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Russian airspace.

Aircraft

November 16, 2022

ALPA Objects To ‘Alarming Increase’ in U.S. Visas for Pilots

The Air Line Pilots Association raises concern over U.S. airlines’ sponsorship of visas for "specialty occupations."

Airlines

November 16, 2022

United Airlines Commits Up to $37.5M to Biofuel Refinery

United Airlines Ventures’ investment in Houston-based Next Renewable Fuels will support a new sustainable fuels refinery to start production in 2026.

Airlines

November 15, 2022

eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift

eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift

November 15, 2022

DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight

The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.

Aircraft

November 11, 2022

China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow

This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.

Aircraft

November 10, 2022

SJ-182 Crash Highlights Throttle Failure and Crew Error

Indonesian air accident investigators published their final report into Sriwijaya Air's fatal accident in January 2021 involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft.

Accidents

November 10, 2022

Boeing Projects Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2041

According to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast, air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years due to growth in e-commerce and supply chain needs.

Aircraft

November 9, 2022

Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.

Aircraft

November 8, 2022