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Aviation's Electric Dreams Fast Approach Reality

Several electric aircraft developers and partners supporting them with new propulsion technology expect to see their wares in service within a few years.

Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry

The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.

Russia’s Slon Heavyweight Completes Latest Research Cycle

Intended to replace the An-124 Ruslan, the Slon will feature a wider cross section and more powerful engines.

White House Selects Denver Airport CEO To Lead FAA

White House FAA pick Phillip Washington has had just a year of direct aviation leadership experience, but a broad transportation management background.

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EU Parliament Backs SAF Blending Mandates

The European Parliament sets ambitious targets for an EU-wide mandate to uplift SAF that includes the world’s first e-fuel uptake obligation.

Sustainability and Environment

SAS Files for Chapter 11 Protection in U.S.

A strike among some 1,000 pilots has affected roughly half of SAS’s schedule and led to its decision to voluntarily enter bankruptcy protection.

SpaceX Moves a Step Closer to Airborne Satcom Service

The FCC will allow SpaceX to provide satcom services to moving vehicles, including aircraft.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.

Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners

H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.

ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration

The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.

Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs

The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.

Brexit Trade Row Puts UK Aerospace Sector Under Pressure

Trade group ADS is concerned that the UK government's breach of its Brexit trade agreement with the European Union could expose its members to new risks.

Regulations and Government

Boeing Preaches Pragmatism in Setting Sustainability Priorities

Divergent views of hydrogen’s immediate potential have Boeing and Airbus at odds once again.

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Lufhansa Group CEO Sees Strengthening Yield Environment

Strong post-Covid demand combined with delays in aircraft deliveries will result in a much healthier airline industry, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.

Airbus CEO Doubts Prospects for a Future Very Large Aircraft

Airbus sees the European Union's "Fit for 55" policy as a “mixed bag” of some positive and not so positive measure aimed at decarbonizing air transport.

IATA Upbeat on Recovery, Forecasts Return to Profit in 2023

Airlines are seeing a strong uptick in demand and expect to return to profit in 2023 though the re-start is causing disruptions in Europe and North America

Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts

Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.

Kremlin Steps Up Domestic Aircraft Output As Sanctions Bite

The Russian government this week ordered the country's aerospace groups to increase production of civil aircraft to an additional 1,000 units by 2030.

Spanish Airline Plans Airship Services From 2026

Air Nostrum says it plans to be the launch operator for Hybrid Air Vehicles' 100-seat Airlander 10 airship on domestic routes of up to around 265 miles.

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