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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.

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’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

Airbus’s New A321XLR Will Be An Intercontinental Narrowbody Airliner

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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.

Airbus's New Long-Range A321XLR Makes First Flight

The A321XLR single-aisle airliner is intended to serve commercial airline routes as long as 4,700 nm when it enters service in 2024.

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.

Collins Brings 3D Printing Capability to its NC MRO

The new additive manufacturing center opened in Monroe, North Carolina with two 3D printers and plans to add more in the future.

Aeroflot To Order 300 Russian-made Airliners

MC-21 and SSJ100 programs will get a major boost from an impending order from Russia’s flag carrier.

Pilots Call on Wizz Air to Put Safety over Profits

Following recorded comments from Wizz Air CEO József Váradi complaining of flight disruptions caused by staff shortages, pilots' unions strike back.

Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport

Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.

Maintenance and Modifications

Universal Hydrogen, Connect Airlines Plan ATR 72 Conversions

Universal Hydrogen said it has collected a firm order from prospective regional carrier Connect Airlines to covert 75 ATR 72-600s to hydrogen power.

Eurocontrol Pushes Back Covid Recovery as Delays Worsen

The air traffic management agency published a revised short-term forecast for European air traffic, as airlines and airports face serious staff shortages.

JetBlue Again Sweetens Merger Offer for Spirit Airlines

In its latest offer to merge with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue increases its promised reverse break-up fee to $350 million.

Airbus To Open Hydrogen Tech Development Center in UK

A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.

Short-haul Travel, Tecnam Style

Italian manufacturer Tecnam is exhibiting its P2012 Traveller low-cost, short-haul commuterliner at EBACE.

VoltAero’s Cassio 1 To Perform Demo Flights in the Netherlands

France’s VoltAero plans to perform demonstration flights with its first Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft starting June 13.

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