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Boeing To Face Shareholder Lawsuit over 737 Max Lapses

A Delaware judge has ruled that Boeing’s board must face a shareholder liability claim over the twin crashes of the 737 Max.

Accidents

September 8, 2021

Airbus Sees Strong Order Intake, Delivery Stability in August

While recording its best sales month since January 2020, Airbus saw deliveries reach 40—just two shy of its 2019 figure.

Aircraft

September 7, 2021

British Airways To Burn SAF on Domestic Flights for COP26

The UK subsidiary of IAG has accelerated its sustainability drive with a new program dubbed "BA Better World."

Airlines

September 7, 2021

Boeing Confirms ‘Adjusting Approach’ to FAA’s 787 Feedback

Dreamliner production faces further delays as Boeing continues talks with the FAA.

Aircraft

September 7, 2021

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Analysis: Ryanair Holds in Poker Game with Boeing

Ryanair's pricing demands for the 737 Max 10 proved too steep for Boeing.

Aircraft

September 7, 2021

Helvetic Flight Marks First E190-E2 Service into London City

Three months after winning certification to fly into London City Airport, the E190-E2 makes its first flight into the Docklands airfield.

Aircraft

September 3, 2021

Emirates Moves Up Delivery of Last A380 to November

The planned reinstatement of 17 routes due to an improving traffic outlook prompted Emirates to take its last three A380s earlier than anticipated.

Aircraft

September 1, 2021

Jazeera Airways Aims for Return to Normality Early Next Year

Schedules call for delivery of Jazeera's 16th and 17th aircraft in early September

Aircraft

September 1, 2021

Electric Power May Transform Regional Airline Business Models

Airline fleets could transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to meet climate change goals, but the move to electric aircraft could cut costs as well.

Aircraft

August 31, 2021

UK’s Jet2 Orders 36 Airbus A321neos

Leeds, UK-based Jet2 has changed its allegiance from Boeing to Airbus with an order for A321neos.

Aircraft

August 31, 2021

Ryanair CEO Flags Progress on Max 10 Talks with Boeing

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is “hopeful” on an agreement on pricing for 100 to 200 Max 10s before summer 2022.

Aircraft

August 31, 2021

Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing To Partner on African ‘Aviation Hub’

An MOU between Boeing and Ethiopia’s flag carrier establishes a four-pronged strategy for aviation development in the country.

Airlines

August 30, 2021

British Airways Proposes Short-haul Unit Based at Gatwick

Talks between BA and its unions over a proposal to launch a new short-haul subsidiary have begun.

Airlines

August 26, 2021

Qantas Hopes to Restart International Service by Year-end

The ability for Australia’s flag carrier to reinstate international service hinges on Australia’s ability reach an 80 percent vaccination rate threshold.

Aircraft

August 26, 2021

Delta Air Lines To Impose Surcharge on Unvaccinated Workers

While stopping short of a vaccine mandate, Delta Air Lines will impose a $200 monthly health insurance surcharge for employees who don't get shots.

Airlines

August 25, 2021

IAI Signs Deal with Etihad on 777-300 P2F Conversion Lines

A contract between IAI and Etihad Engineering calls for the establishment of two Boeing 777-300ER P2F conversion lines in Abu Dhabi.

Aircraft

August 25, 2021

Alitalia Successor ITA Confirms October 15 Launch

Italia Trasporto Aereo is set to meet with unions to discuss employment conditions on Wednesday and plans to start ticket sales on Thursday.

Airlines

August 24, 2021

Delta Orders 30 More Airbus A321neos

The addition of another 30 A321neos to the Delta Air Lines orderbook raises the carrier's total commitment to 155 airplanes.

Aircraft

August 24, 2021

Floatplane Operator Tailwind Air Launches NYC-Boston Harbor Service

Floatplane Operator Tailwind Air Launches NYC-Boston Harbor Service

Airlines

August 23, 2021

Russia Embarks On New R&D Path to a Supersonic Transport

With Russian government funding, the country's aerospace sector wants to take supersonic technologies to new levels to make a new generation SST viable.

Aircraft

August 23, 2021