Helicopter has near-miss with lighthouse in western France
A helicopter narrowly avoided a lighthouse off the coast of Bretagne, western France, where it was about to…
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Boeing CEO admits 737 MAX 10 program could be at risk of being shelved: Report
Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun told Aviation Week in an interview that there was a risk the plane…
Russia continues design work on proposed successor to Antonov An-124
The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute of Russia (TsAGI) announced that it is continuing to work on the design of…
Airbus cancels Qatar Airways deal for fourth A350: Reuters
Airbus has revoked the contract to deliver a fourth A350 aircraft to Qatar Airways, according to a report…
Pipistrel receives UK CAA type certification for fully electric Velis Electro
Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel has received UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) type certification for its fully…
China Southern Airlines signs for 96 Airbus A320neo in deal worth over $12B
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has signed a deal with Airbus to buy 96 A320neo aircraft, just weeks after…
China Eastern Airlines places order for 100 Airbus A320neos
China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) has signed a contract for 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth $13 billion, according…
Airbus racks up orders for almost 300 A320neo aircraft from China’s top airlines
Three of China’s top airlines have placed orders for almost 300 new Airbus aircraft, a big boost for…
Russia considers withdrawing from CR929 project: Russian Deputy Prime Minister
Russia is scaling back its involvement in the design of the Craic CR929 wide-body airliner in cooperation with…
Billionaire Branson visits Antonov An-225 Mriya wreckage at Hostomel Airport
Billionaire Richard Branson has visited Hostomel Airport in Ukraine where the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya,…
Jet Airways in talks to lease up to eight jets before December
New Delhi-based airline Jet Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturers and lessors regarding opportunities to expand its…
US watchdog to audit FAA oversight of Boeing 737, 787 production
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has set a date to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s)…
IAG adds to fleet by converting options for 14 Airbus A320neos
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, is boosting its fleet with new A320…
Azeri cargo airline Silk Way West signs for two Airbus A350 freighters
Cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order for two Airbus A350 freighters, part of expansion…
Russia asks Bermuda to de-register Russian aircraft following safety concerns
Russian airlines have asked the Bermuda aviation authorities to deregister aircraft that have since been re-registered in Russia, the Ministry…
Aer Lingus to boost summer capacity with two Airbus A320neos
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has announced it has signed a deal to lease two A320neos, helping the…
US regulators to examine Boeing 737 MAX production after series of incidents
Boeing will face further examination as the US Congress reportedly plans to audit Boeing production, including its 737…
Russia to invest $14.5B to boost home-grown jet production
Russia will allocate 770 billion rubles (US$14.5 billion) to develop the country’s air transport industry by the end…