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UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently

Virgin Atlantic has saved some 1,000 tonnes of fuel over six months thanks to a new behavioral economics and data science app from London-based Signol.

August 18, 2022

American Airlines Places Deposit to Secure 20 Boom Overtures

A contract between Boom Supersonic and American Airlines covers a firm order for 20 Overtures and options on another 40.

August 16, 2022

Malaysia Airlines Chooses A330neos for Widebody Replacement

The Malaysian flag carrier plans to take a total of 20 A330-900s under a sale-leaseback and direct lease agreements with Avolon.

August 15, 2022

Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G

The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.

August 12, 2022

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United Airlines Places $10 million Deposit on Archer eVTOLs

A $10 million cash deposit by United Airlines on 100 eVTOL air taxis provides a major financial boost for Archer Aviation.

August 11, 2022

Kremlin Allocates Funding To Restore Russian-made Jetliners

The Russian government has pledged some $250 million for the restoration of 10 indigenous airliners and an An-124 cargo hauler.

August 11, 2022

Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries after 14-month Pause

American Airlines takes the first delivery of a Boeing Dreamliner since the end of May 2021.

August 10, 2022

Are Boeing’s Max 10 and 777X Still The Right Aircraft For the Post-Covid Air Transport Market?

Are Boeing’s Max 10 and 777X Still The Right Aircraft For the Post-Covid Air Transport Market?

Manufacturer Focus Shifts To Sustainable Aviation Imperative

Companies such as Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and CAE, to name a few, are forging ahead with sustainable technologies.

IATA Sees Airline Passenger Traffic Bouncing Back Strong

June 2022 showed strong recovery in international revenue passenger kilometers, even though staff shortage disruption has hit markets such as the UK.

American Airlines Plans Hydrogen-powered Regional Fleet

American Airlines is investing in hydrogen pioneer ZeroAvia and may buy up to 100 of its hydrogen-electric propulsion systems to convert regional jets.

Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel

Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel

Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero

Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.

Spirit Airlines Agrees To Merge with JetBlue

Hours after rejecting a merger agreement with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines has accepted a sweetened offer from JetBlue.

Spirit Calls Off Merger Deal with Frontier Airlines

A terminated merger agreement between Frontier and Spirit Airlines means JetBlue gains pole position in any takeover attempt of Spirit.

Iran To Support Russian-operated Airbus and Boeing Jets

The CAAs of Russian and Iran agreed on July 26 to a pact calling for the supply of Iranian parts and services for Russia’s Western jets.

Supply Constraints Force Boeing to Cut 737 Output Target

Boeing sees production of 737 Maxes reaching the “low 400s” this year while Airbus projects 700 A320neo deliveries.

Lufthansa Strike Adds to Europe’s Air Travel Chaos

German trade union Ver.di has called on 20,000 Lufthansa ground staff to stage a “warning” strike on July 27 as peak summer travel in Europe is disrupted.

Sen. Graham Calls for Increasing Pilot Retirement Age

Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by a handful of other Republican Senators, have introduced a bill to increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67.

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Airbus Picks Curtiss-Wright for A350F Technology

Curtiss-Wright will provide custom electric actuation technology for the Airbus A350 freighter.

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