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New Data Tracks the Steep Descent of the A380

New data from Spire Aviation vividly illustrates how airlines had to cut operations by the A380 and other four-engine widebodies amid Covid.

Airbus Reports Buoyant Delivery Performance in March

The European airframe maker delivered 72 airplanes in March, bringing the year’s total to 125.

Qatar’s Al Baker Challenges GE on Future Engine

Qatar Airways’ CEO has called on GE to accelerate efforts toward a “future-technology” engine.

Air France Gets $4.7 billion More in Aid from French State

The European Commission has approved the French bailout of Air France subject to conditions, including surrender of 18 daily slots at Paris Orly Airport.

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Japan Airlines Permanently Grounds PW4000-powered 777s

JAL has accelerated the retirement of its Boeing 777s by a year.

Aviation Leaders Call for ATC Infrastructure Boost

During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.

U.S. Airlines Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production.

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.

Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

Aerion Targeting Mach 4 and 7,000-nm for 50-passenger AS3

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s

The latest batch of Boeing narrowbodies on order from Southwest calls for first deliveries in 2022.

Russian Engines Remain Key Issue for Ilyushin Il-114-300

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns.

Rolls-Royce Starts Work on First UltraFan Engine

Planning to complete its UltraFan demonstrator by year-end, Rolls begins to build the engine’s first example in Derby, UK.

EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods

EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.

3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.

Aviation’s Hydrogen Targets Tied to a Renewables ‘Ecosystem’

The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.

Ryanair CEO Expects FAA Certification of 737 Max 200 This Week

Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer.

Sweden Set To Introduce Emissions-based Charges for Flights

The Swedish government will introduce takeoff and landing charges to encourage airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft with lower emissions.

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