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Airbus, CFM To Fly Hydrogen-powered A380 Demo by 2026

Testing of a hydrogen-powered A380 would help Airbus meet its stated goal of introducing a narrowbody-class commercial aircraft by 2035.

Aircraft

February 22, 2022

Asian Airlines Could Learn from Recovery Mistakes Elsewhere

Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation

Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Airbus Targets 720 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries for 2022

The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.

Aircraft

February 17, 2022

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FAA Administrator Dickson To Step Down at End of March

After facing unprecedented challenges as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson is resigning, effective March 31, to spend more time with his family.

February 17, 2022

Hainan Airlines Picks Collins Pitot, Air Data Sensors

Collins Aerospace pitot and air data sensors will be retrofitted to 500 Hainan Airlines aircraft.

Avionics

February 16, 2022

SIA Finalizes Deal for Future-compliant A350F Freighter

Singapore Airlines Cargo is scheduled to become the first operator to put the new-generation Airbus freighter into service.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Deliveries of Comac’s ARJ21 Approach 70 Units

Comac concentrates on delivery of the ARJ21 to China Southern, China Eastern, and Air China.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Eve Sees ‘Massive Market’ for APAC Urban Air Mobility

Evtol developer Eve signed LOIs for up to 90 more aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, bringing its order total to 1,785 worth $5.4 billion.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Airbus, Rolls, Safran, SIA Sign Global SAF Declaration

Singapore Airlines is the first air carrier to sign the Global SAF Declaration.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

EFW Draws Order for Six A321P2Fs

European operator SmartLynx Airlines is adding six more A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions to its single existing aircraft.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Asia Pacific Airlines Continue to Bridle at Border Restrictions

Despite resilience, further airline bankruptcies in Asia-Pacific cannot be ruled out

Regulations and Government

February 16, 2022

AirAsia Makes Plans for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

The Malaysia-based airline group is set to lease 100 of Vertical Aerospace's four passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon for flights booked on its app.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Collins Aerospace Expands MRO Capacity in Asia-Pacific

Two new facilities at existing sites will drive considerable expansion in Collins Aerospace’s ability to deliver and streamline its regional MRO services.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 16, 2022

ST Engineering to Offer Quick-Turn Support For Leap-1B Engines

The Singapore-based maintenance, repair and overhaul provider will provide quick-turn servicing of the Boeing 737 Max turbofans by the end of 2023.

Engines

February 16, 2022

Asian Recovery Could Lag Rest of World, Says Boeing

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of marketing Darren Hulst pointed to Covid restrictions on international connections creating some “headwinds.”

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Singapore Banks on Sustainable Future

Airbus and Singapore's airport and aviation authority will study how to design hydrogen fuel infrastructure at complex airports.

February 15, 2022

India's Alliance Air Leases Two ATR42-600s

The leased twin turboprops will operate to short-field, high altitude airports in northern India, close to the Himalayan mountains.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

Leasing Group BOC Selects Leap Engines For A320neos

CFM International will supply eight shipsets of Leap-1A turbofans to power A320neo narrowbody airliners in BOC Aviation's lease portfolio.

Engines

February 15, 2022

Japan's ANA Teams With Joby to Plan eVTOL Air Taxi Services

All Nippon Airways and carmaker Toyota have both joined a partnership with eVTOL aircraft developer Joby to plan advanced air mobility services in Japan.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022