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More Aircraft Return to Flying as European Summer Arrives

Eurocontrol data shows that the number of inactive airplanes parked at European airports has fallen to less than half its peak in 2020.

Boeing 737 Max 10 Completes First Flight

First flight of the Boeing 737 Max 10 takes place nearly four years to the day of its launch at the 2017 Paris Air Show.

GKN To Supply Empennage for D328eco

The Deutsche Aircraft D328eco will feature a GKN-supplied empennage made largely of composites.

Airlines, Airports Sue UK Government Over Covid Travel Rules

Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group are demanding a full judicial review of the UK's Covid travel restrictions.

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Liebherr and GM To Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

General Motors’ Hydrotec technology would serve as the basis for a new integrated hydrogen fuel cell system for airliners.

ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses

Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.

EU, U.S. Reach Deal on Airbus-Boeing Subsidy Dispute

Along with a five-year suspension of tariffs, the EU and U.S. agree to agree on the legality of any financial support to their respective airliner makers.

Airbus Starts Work on Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Airliners

Airbus has set up Zero Emissions Development Centers in France and Germany to develop cryogenic hydrogen fuel tanks for its planned Zero E airliners.

GE, Safran Launch Green Open-rotor Engine Development

The CFM Rise program aims to achieve a 20 percent improvement in fuel burn and emissions by 2035.

European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms

Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.

Brazil’s Gol To Acquire ATR Operator MAP

Now Brazil’s number-two airline, Gol will gain 26 slots at Congonhas Sao Paulo Airport with its purchase of MAP.

Southwest Airlines Adds to Max 7 Orderbook

A conversion of options on another 34 Boeing 737 Max 7s raises Southwest’s firm order total for the smallest Max variant to 234.

Boeing Sees Positive Net Orders in May as 787 Deliveries Stall

The U.S. airframer saw orders outpace cancellations by 20 airplanes while it delivered 17 jets during the month of May.

Eurocontrol Calls SAF Distribution ‘a Crucial Issue’

Europe’s air traffic management agency has released a snapshot of airports that provide SAF on the continent.

Airship Maker: Passengers Will Choose Comfort over Speed

Hybrid Air Vehicles has unveiled cabin concepts for its Airlander 10 hybrid-electric airship carrying up to 100 passengers on regional airline routes.

EU, ASEAN Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-bloc Air Transport Pact

The new ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement will boost connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.

Boeing’s Next EcoDemonstrator Nearly Ready for Flight

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 will serve as the next ecoDemonstrator platform.

Russia Readies Indigenous PD-8 for Superjet Re-engining

United Engine Corporation has assembled the first PD-8 engine core.

United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic

A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.

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