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Boeing Preaches Safety Ethic as Work on Max 7, Max 10 Persists

As year-end deadline approaches for certification of Max 7 and Max 10, Boeing hangs its hopes on a possible extension by act of Congress.

Aircraft

October 4, 2022

Lufthansa Technik Taps into the Electronic Logbook Market

Following a rollout of its application with Hungary's Wizz Air, the German company seeks to become a “main player” in the growing e-logbook market.

Airlines

October 4, 2022

WestJet Orders Up to 64 Boeing 737 Max 10s

The firm order from WestJet calls for delivery of 42 Boeing 737-10s.

Aircraft

September 29, 2022

Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.

Aircraft

September 29, 2022

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IATA Demands ICAO States Back Net Zero Carbon Commitments

IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.

Airlines

September 27, 2022

Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility

Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.

Aircraft

September 26, 2022

Airbus Maintains Outlook of 700 Commercial Deliveries This Year

The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.

Aircraft

September 23, 2022

Mesa Airlines Buys 29 Pipistrel Trainers for Pilot Development

A purchase order from Mesa Airlines for 29 Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft comes with options for another 75 of the two-seaters over the next year.

Airlines

September 22, 2022

Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets

Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.

Aircraft

September 22, 2022

Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines

A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.

Aircraft

September 22, 2022

AINsight: The 1,500-hour Rule is Ridiculous

Getting new pilots to the 1,500-hour threshold so they can fly for airlines is not the best way to develop future flight crew.

Training and Workforce

September 22, 2022

Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet

Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.

Aircraft

September 20, 2022

Ethiopian Airlines Captain Quits During Probe into Sleep Incident

During an investigation into the August 15 incident in which both Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight, the captain has resigned.

Airlines

September 20, 2022

FAA Denies Republic’s Proposed Exemption from 1,500-hr Rule

Republic Airways’ proposal to reduce its first officer flight time requirements from 1,500 to 750 hours meets with stiff resistance from the FAA.

Airlines

September 19, 2022

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.

Aircraft

September 19, 2022

French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption

French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.

Airlines

September 16, 2022

Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges

After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.

Aircraft

September 8, 2022

Aeroflot Signs for 339 Russian-made Jets

An agreement between Aeroflot and the United Aircraft Corporation calls for delivery of $16.3 billion worth of Russian airplanes starting next year.

Aircraft

September 7, 2022