Airbus reports first quarter profits, confirms increased A320 output
Airbus reported solid financial results for the first quarter ended on March 31, 2022, despite facing a tumultuous geopolitical…
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EASA identifies potential aviation risks arising from Ukraine war
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has identified several potential risks affecting commercial aviation due to war…
Airbus is likely to delay A321XLR entry until 2024: Reuters
Airbus will likely delay the A321XLR aircraft’s entry into service until 2024, industry sources told Reuters on May 4,…
A sign the pandemic is finally over? EASA says no more cargo in passenger cabins
The “preighter” was an invention of the COVID-19 pandemic. A way for airlines to quickly boost cargo capacity…
Russia to exclusively use domestic engines for its Irkut MC-21 jet
Russia aims to use only domestically made engines for its Irkut MC-21 aircraft due to the international sanctions…
How the invasion of Ukraine impacted global aviation
Just as the global aviation industry seemed to be recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was struck by…
Russian airline Pobeda to cut 40% of its all-Boeing 737 NG fleet: reports
Russian airline Pobeda is reportedly planning to cut around 40% of its aircraft fleet and keep the remaining…
Russia stops supply of rocket engines to the US
Russian space agency Roscosmos has halted the supply of rocket engines to the United State in response to…
China Southern completes Boeing 737 MAX test flight
China’s largest 737 MAX operator, China Southern Airlines, has completed a test flight of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as sign that the country’s aviation…
Icelandair to lease additional two Boeing 737 MAXs
Iceland’s flag-carrier Icelandair will expand its fleet by leasing two additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The…
NASA completes deployment of James Webb telescope with mirror unfolding
The NASA James Webb Space Telescope is now fully deployed after successfully unfolding its mirror, the space agency…
US telcos AT&T and Verizon reject FAA’s request to delay 5G rollout
US telecommunications companies AT&T and Verizon have rejected the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) request to further delay the…
NASA delays launch of Webb telescope after preparation incident
NASA has delayed the launch of the James Webb space telescope after an incident during launch preparations meant…
Covid-inspired innovation: how is cargo stored in a passenger cabin?
While stuffing cargo into the belly of an aircraft is a relatively easy job, passenger cabin loading is…
Boeing 737 MAX may return to China in November 2021
The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may fly in China once again around November 2021, people familiar with the…
FAA orders US airlines to report flights over Afghanistan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Order for airlines that are licensed to operate in the…
The alphabet of aircraft maintenance: how do airlines ensure jet safety?
Some commercial aircraft have spent more than 45-years in active service. But to assure passenger safety, airlines across…
Overview: leading companies in aviation MRO market
Aviation and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is a critical market. Its purpose is to ensures the…