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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

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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

Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria

An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.

Accidents

November 7, 2022

ANZ To Replace Dash 8s with Green-powered Aircraft by 2030

As part of Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen sustainability program, the airline hopes to have its first zero-emission aircraft take flight by 2026.

Aircraft

November 4, 2022

Boeing CEO: No Clean-sheet Aircraft This Decade

Speaking during Boeing’s Investor Day, CEO David Calhoun stressed the need for a more substantial technological leap to justify a new aircraft program.

Aircraft

November 3, 2022

Airbus Supply Chain Kinks Prompt Wizz Air to Slow Growth

Wizz Air Group CEO Jozsef Varadi expects aircraft manufacturers’ supply chain disruptions to remain a main challenge over the next few years.

Airlines

November 2, 2022

Korean Air Launches Special Safety Audit of A330s

An engine problem on Sunday involving a Korean Air Airbus A330 followed a runway overrun involving another of Korean Air’s A330s on October 23.

Accidents

November 2, 2022

Indian Aviation Looks Beyond Fleeting Supply Disruptions

Budget carrier IndiGo to wet lease 777s for six months while A320s await engines.

Aircraft

October 31, 2022

Airbus Maintains Delivery Target Despite ‘Fragile’ Supply Chain

Plans by Airbus to increase A320 family production rates now extend to the possibility of accelerating production of its widebodies.

Aircraft

October 28, 2022

Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin

A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.

Aircraft

October 28, 2022

IAG Shareholders Approve Orders for Airbus, Boeing Jets

Boeing records its first Max order from International Consolidated Airlines Group while Airbus adds to existing A320-family order book.

Aircraft

October 27, 2022