COMAC delivers first C919 to China Eastern Airlines
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) made the first delivery of the C919 to its launch customer, China…
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Wide-body aircraft demand could recover in 2023/2024: Airbus CEO
While demand is still lagging for wide-body aircraft, Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guillaume Faury said that he…
Airbus to modify A321XLR fuselage as per FAA request: report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved design requirements for certain Airbus A321XLR aircraft parts addressing safety concerns…
US lawmakers deny key extension for Boeing 737 MAX
After declining to add a deadline extension for Boeing to fit new safety systems on the 737 MAX-7…
End of a reign: Boeing rolls out the final 747
Ending a 54-year production run, Boeing rolled out the final Boeing 747 to be assembled on December 6,…
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…
Emirates A380 superjumbo returns to Dubai-Auckland route after three-year hiatus
Emirates has announced the return of its Airbus A380 wide-body aircraft on a passenger route directly connecting the…
EASA could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get…
US Senator asks for clarification regarding certification of 737 MAX
Following a recent draft legislative proposal, United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, has asked…
Boeing 777X flight tests suspended over GE9X engine issue
Boeing has temporarily suspended 777X wide-body aircraft test flights after an unspecified issue was detected on the aircraft’s…
Boeing adds United Airlines‘ 737 MAX-10 to its test program
Boeing’s third 737 MAX-10 took to the skies to join the type’s test flight program as the manufacturer…
New legislation could extend Boeing MAX 7, MAX 10 certification deadline
A United States Senator has drafted new legislation proposing an extension of the certification deadline for the Boeing…
China’s aviation regulator gives green light for mass production of COMAC C919
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has awarded the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (COMAC) with a production…
Air New Zealand showcases all-black Star Alliance Livery
Air New Zealand rolled out an all-black Star Alliance livery on an Airbus A321neo, the first of its…
The final chapter: China Southern Airlines’ history with the Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is not typically associated with carriers from Asia after becoming seemingly synonymous with Middle East-based…
Ahead of schedule? Russia’s first MC-21 receives Rossiya livery
Several photos of the first Irkut MC-21 narrow-body airliner painted with Rossiya livery surfaced online ahead of the…
Russia’s SSJ100 planes will be delivered with second-hand engines: report
Russian airline Azimuth will receive a new Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger aircraft powered with two “second category” engines,…
Silk Avia to introduce first ATR aircraft in Uzbekistan
Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s upcoming regional airline, has selected France-based plane manufacturer ATR to supply its fleet with turboprop…