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Aeromexico Reintroduces Boeing 737 Max

Scheduled service between Mexico City and Cancun marks the start of Aeromexico’s return of six 737 Max 8s to service.

Aircraft

December 18, 2020

Oregon Flight School Receives Vietnam Training Nod

Oregon-based Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct professional pilot training.

Training and Workforce

December 18, 2020

Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships

Honeywell, MagniX, Cambridge Consultants and Nova Systems named as program partners for Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

Rex Calls on Government To Halt Covid Relief for Qantas

Planning to launch 737-800NG service between Sydney and Melbourne in March, Regional Express charges Qantas with an effort to flood regional markets.

Airlines

December 17, 2020

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Transport Canada Validates 737 Max Changes

Following Thursday’s validation of design changes to the Max, Canadian authorities expect to issue an airworthiness directive in January.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Airliner Plans Get $37.7 Million Boost

British Airways, Bill Gates, the UK government and an assortment of venture capitalists are among those supporting ZeroAvia's hydrogen propulsion plans.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020

Ilyushin Il-114-300 Regional Airliner Makes First Flight

The Russian turboprop-equipped version of the Pratt & Whitney-powered Il-114-100 took to the air for the first time from the Zhukovsky airfield.

Aircraft

December 16, 2020

First MC-21 Powered by Russian Engines Takes Flight

The MC-21-310 narrowbody flew for one hour and 25 minutes following its first takeoff from Irkutsk.

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

Airbus Unveils ‘Podded’ Engine Design for ZEROe Program

A new design featuring six eight-bladed pods mounted beneath the aircraft wing represents Airbus’s latest effort to “scale up” hydrogen-powered engines.

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

AirAsia India in Peril as IndiGo Boosts Market Share

Covid effects have led to talks between AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and the Tata Group over the Malaysian group’s stake in AirAsia India.

Airlines

December 15, 2020

ATR Hands Over First New-built ATR 72-600F to FedEx

U.S. express transportation company FedEx will take delivery of 30 ATR 72-600Fs over the next five years and deploy them in Europe and the Americas.

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

Ampaire’s Electric EEL Tests Prepare the Way For Greener Airliner Services

Ampaire’s Electric EEL Tests Prepare the Way For Greener Airliner Services

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

Top Analysts See Widening Airbus-Boeing Divide amid Covid

Teal Group vice president Richard Aboulafia and AeroDynamic Advisory director Kevin Michaels believe narrowbody trends favor Airbus.

Aircraft

December 14, 2020

ICAO Stops Short of Branding Testing a Panacea for Airlines

Airline groups expressed encouragement over language in the UN aviation body’s manual for testing and cross-border risk management.

Airlines

December 11, 2020

FAA Warns of CO2 Hazards as Airlines Prep To Move Vaccines

A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2020

IAE, MTU Sign 11-Year Deal for PW1100G Maintenance

MTU says its new contract with IAE covering the A320neo’s engine sends a “clear and strong signal” of its commitment to the PW1100G.

Engines

December 10, 2020

JetBlue’s First Airbus A220 Takes Flight

Airbus completed the first flight of JetBlue’s inaugural A220 on Wednesday evening at the Mobile Aeroplex in Alabama.

Aircraft

December 10, 2020

ALPA Calls on FAA To Approve Covid Vaccines for Pilots

While calling on the FAA to approve Covid shots for pilots, ALPA also urges legislators to ensure flight crews get priority access to the vaccines.

Airlines

December 10, 2020

UK To Suspend EU Tariffs on Boeing Jets

Britain’s “independent approach” to European trade conflicts with the U.S. leads to concessions on aircraft tariffs.

Aircraft

December 9, 2020

Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic

While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.

Airlines

December 9, 2020