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Jetstar receives seventh Airbus A321neo LR; strives to improve punctuality
Jetstar has taken delivery of its seventh Airbus A321neo LR aircraft on May 16, 2023, the Australian low-cost…
Different types of fuselage and their role in aircraft design
Used to describe the central body of a flying machine, the word ‘fuselage’ originated in France in the…
The top 10 largest airlines in the US by capacity in Q1 2023
When looking at the Q1 2023 financial results posted by some of the largest airlines in the United…
Pacific region-based airlines to require 900+ aircraft over the next 20 years
Airlines based in the Pacific region are forecasted to require 920 new aircraft over the next 20 years,…
Ending life ahead of time: five planes that barely saw the skies
While age is not the most accurate index by which to determine the life expectancy of a jet,…
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister ‘not aware’ of total aircraft cannibalization
The cannibalization of airplane parts, fueled by international sanctions against Russia, is more of a “common practice” than…
COMAC delivers first domestically built ARJ21 regional jet to a foreign airline
Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered a single ARJ21 domestically built regional…
In pictures: Embraer unveils concepts for hybrid, hydrogen electric aircraft
Embraer unveiled new concepts for hybrid electric and hydrogen electric aircraft as part of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s…
Vision 2035: Ethiopian Airlines to double fleet, network and expand partnerships
Ethiopian Airlines aims to double its fleet and destination network with its ambitious ‘Vision 2035’ strategy. The airline…
Frequent aircraft exterior cleaning to reduce fuel consumption
The ongoing woes in aviation, especially surging aviation fuel costs, have pushed a number of maintenance, repair and…
Australia’s NTAS airline places new order for 20 Alice all-electric aircraft
Northern Territory Air Services (NTAS), an Australian scheduled airline and charter aircraft operator, has signed a Letter of…
Archer Aviation eager to produce 2,000 eVTOLs annually: CEO
California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation plans to build up to 250 all-electric…
How much do you know about aircraft manufacturers? | Quiz
Fancy testing your knowledge of the latest developments in aircraft manufacturing? Then look no further than this week’s…
China certifies home-grown COMAC C919 narrowbody jet
China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing…
Engine maker Rolls-Royce reuses spare parts amidst supply chain crunch
British engine maker Rolls-Royce is repairing and reusing spare parts in light of supply chain issues that are…
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy…
Eurocontrol urges action on radio spectrums after 5G row in the US
Eurocontrol has set out suggestions for how aviation can better use radio spectrum to avoid saturation and interference,…