Vytė Klišauskaitė - author at AeroTime

defense

India’s top military chief dies in helicopter crash

India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat died when an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed in Coonoor, in southern India, on December 8, 2021. An IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was carrying 14…

December 8, 2021

Airbus

Airbus delivers 58 jets in November 2021

Airbus delivered 58 aircraft to 34 customers in November 2021, which was 22 aircraft more than in October 2021. In November 2021, Airbus…

December 8, 2021

Airbus

ESA picks Airbus to build exoplanet satellite Ariel

The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus to design and build the exoplanet satellite Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey). The contract…

December 8, 2021

Belarus

Belavia grounds nearly half of its fleet following EU sanctions

Belarusian national airline Belavia announced it has downsized its fleet by nearly half after “further restrictions to flights to a number of countries were…

December 6, 2021

flyadeal

SAUDIA and CFM sign deal for 149 LEAP-1A engines

Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation (SAUDIA) signed a purchase deal with CFM International for 149 LEAP-1A engines to power its…

December 6, 2021

aviation

Aviation photography: can you turn a passion into a profession?

In an age when flying is widely accessible, plane spotting has become a common phenomenon. Aircraft enthusiasts travel all…

December 6, 2021

Airbus A320neo

Pratt & Whitney unveils updated engine for A320neo

American aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney introduced its newly updated GTF Advantage engine, with decreased fuel consumption and emissions. It is expected that…

December 4, 2021

COMAC

China’s COMAC C919 certification may be delayed, more testing required

China’s COMAC C919 aircraft development program and certification targets may not meet its deadlines as more testing is needed to certify the aircraft, according…

December 3, 2021

Airbus

Jet Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing, eyes 100 jet order

India’s Jet Airways is reportedly in talks with Airbus and Boeing to purchase at least 100 narrow-body aircraft, valued at $12 billion, the carrier’s new…

December 2, 2021

Airbus A220

LOT eyes fleet renewal with either Airbus A220 or Embraer E2

Poland’s flag-carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, reportedly aims to modernize its regional jet fleet by adding either Airbus A220 or Embraer E2…

December 2, 2021

airBaltic

airBaltic sets its sights on Airbus A220-500 variant

Latvia’s flag-carrier, airBaltic, has reportedly set its sights on a larger version of Airbus A220 aircraft family, the Airbus A220-500. The Latvian…

December 2, 2021

AirAsia

Indonesia AirAsia narrows losses but remains uncertain about recovery

The subsidiary of AirAsia Group, Indonesia AirAsia (IAA), narrowed its net loss during the first nine months of 2021. However, the low-cost…

December 1, 2021

LATAM

LATAM submits its restructuring plan

Latin America’s largest carrier, LATAM Airlines Group has submitted its business restructuring plan. In a press statement dated November 26, 2021, LATAM Airlines…

November 29, 2021

Airbus A321neo

China Airlines receives its first Airbus A321neo

Taiwanese carrier, China Airlines, expands its fleet after taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. China Airlines’ Airbus A321neo aircraft has a typical two class…

November 29, 2021

new route

Vietnam Airlines operates country’s first non-stop flight to US

Vietnam’s flag-carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has operated its inaugural commercial flight to San Francisco, the first non-stop regular service between both countries. Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered as VN-A861, took off from…

November 29, 2021

financial results

Garuda Indonesia uncertain about future, plunges deeper into the red

Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, widened its net loss during the first nine months of 2021, citing liquidity pressures and “uncertainties about the Group’s…

November 29, 2021

aviation quiz

How well do you know commercial supersonic airliners? | Quiz

With a number of projects for the development of commercial supersonic aircraft in progress, and prominent airlines announcing plans to…

November 27, 2021

Asia

Countries tighten borders over new South Africa variant

Countries in Asia and Europe are rushing to tighten border controls due to the new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa (B.1.1.529). The new discovery comes as…

November 26, 2021