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Airframer continues to analyse options for notional -500 variant but pledges to retain Pratt & Whitney as programme's sole engine supplier. Airbus appears to be leaning towards a quick and "simple" stretch of the A220 narrowbody that would add around five rows of seats, putting capacity in the region of 185 passengers, if it decides…
Chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar must, as he puts it, "walk and chew gum" at the same time. The Auckland-based Star Alliance carrier was hit hard by the soaring jet fuel costs this spring just as it was putting its years-long engine availability issues in the rearview mirror. On one hand, Air New Zealand needed to…
Sanctions, modernization, fighter alternatives, domestic alternatives, and diversification pressures are moving the world away from Russian jets.
The carrier ordered 50 737 Max 8s in February of this year. Vietnam Airlines has secured an in-principle commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to fund its purchase of 50 Boeing 737 Max 8s. The preliminary agreement covers a guaranteed loan of up to $2.9 billion to finance the purchase. Vietnam…
Rare emergency directive issued by EASA targets 16 A380s over safety concerns, grounding five Emirates planes for immediate inspection.
A closer look at five of McDonnell Douglas's most important commercial aircraft.
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Uncover the longest route in Virgin Australia's network, a daily 14-hour 50-minute flight from Sydney to Doha, operated by Qatar Airways.
Airframer continues to analyse options for notional -500 variant but pledges to retain Pratt & Whitney as programme's sole engine supplier. Airbus appears to be leaning towards a quick and "simple" stretch of the A220 narrowbody that would add around five rows of seats, putting capacity in the region of 185 passengers, if it decides…
Timely investment in the Boeing 787 Dreamliners has helped United keep its operations steady.
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They are all one-stop services to Africa, with the MAX being the airline's leading equipment to the vast continent. Find out more here!
Private jet careers are still popular for pilots even though they typically pay less than commercial pilot positions.
The 2-hour, 30-minute flight marks the start of the aircraft's flight test program.
Rare emergency directive issued by EASA targets 16 A380s over safety concerns, grounding five Emirates planes for immediate inspection.
Private pilots do not want ADS-B data used to help airports levy landing fees; airports say, why not? US lawmakers are still tussling over legislation to require aircraft carry ADS-B In collision avoidance technology, nearly one-and-a-half years after a deadly midair collision sparked cross-industry support for better collision-prevention systems. The Senate and House of Representatives…
Emergency crews were called to Memphis International Airport after a ground vehicle became wedged under a Southwest Airlines plane.
Madrid has 34 of the twin-turboprops on order. Airbus is increasing its annual production rate for the C295 tactical transport on the back of major orders for Spain, as the company describes its twin-turboprop as "the undisputed leader in its segment". The increase in output from 10 to 13 C295s annually was announced on 24…
Sanctions, modernization, fighter alternatives, domestic alternatives, and diversification pressures are moving the world away from Russian jets.
Copenhagen is decommissioning its F-16s, sending them to Argentina and Ukraine. The Royal Danish Air Force has turned in the fighter jet bearing the distinctive red-and-white livery of Denmark's national banner — the Dannebrog. The Lockheed Martin F-16, tail number E-006, has borne the eye-catching Nordic-cross paint scheme in the Danish national colours since 2024.…