Aircraft Deliveries Decline Amidst Supply Chain and Regulatory Challenges
The aerospace industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and regulatory challenges, as evidenced by a decline in aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of the year. According to the aerospace trade body ADS Group, 312 commercial aircraft were delivered between January and April, representing a 7.4 percent decrease compared to the same period […]
Boeing and NASA Set New Launch Date for Starliner Space Capsule
Boeing and NASA announced on Sunday that their teams are gearing up to launch the new Starliner space capsule on June 5, following the scrub of its inaugural test flight launch attempt on Saturday. The Starliner capsule had been prepared for lift-off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, but a ground system […]
Textron eAviation Acquires Digital Flight Control Developer Amazilia Aerospace
Textron eAviation, the electric aviation unit of the US-based aerospace company Textron, has announced its acquisition of Amazilia Aerospace, a digital flight control developer based in Munich, Germany. Founded in 2018, Amazilia Aerospace employs around 30 people and specializes in developing flight guidance and vehicle management systems for both manned and unmanned civil aircraft. The […]
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali Achieves FAA Type Inspection Authorization
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop is advancing through significant milestones as it enters the certification flight test phase. This follows the FAA Type Inspection Authorization achieved earlier this year. Each development milestone has provided the flight test program team with a deeper understanding of the aircraft’s strength, capability, and durability. The clean-sheet aircraft recently […]
American Airlines to Transition MIA-LAX Route to Narrowbody Aircraft This Fall
According to reports by Simple Flying and Cirium, American Airlines is set to make a significant shift in its operations on the popular Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) route. This fall, the airline will transition all flights on this route to be operated by narrowbody aircraft. This strategic change marks […]
Royal Air Maroc Plans Order for Nearly 200 Boeing, Airbus, Embraer Jets
Royal Air Maroc is currently evaluating bids from Airbus SE, Boeing Co., and Embraer to place a significant order for nearly 200 jets by September. Approximately two-thirds of the 188 aircraft sought will be narrowbody jets, while the remainder will be long-haul widebodies with a capacity of no more than 350 seats, according to CEO […]
Bombardier to Defend Against Authorized Class Action Lawsuit
Bombardier Inc. has announced its intent to vigorously defend itself in a class action lawsuit recently authorized by the Superior Court of Québec. The court has granted Plaintiff Denis Gauthier permission to pursue damages against the company under the Québec Securities Act (the “Authorization Decision”). Bombardier and the individual defendants firmly deny any wrongdoing. At […]
Scoot Expands Fleet with Delivery of First Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft
Scoot, the low-fare subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has commenced operations with its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, inaugurating flights to Krabi and Hat Yai. The E190-E2 aircraft, equipped with 112 seats featuring a standard seat pitch of 29 inches, marks the beginning of Scoot’s fleet expansion. The airline has received the first of two E190-E2 aircraft, […]
Boeing Presents Comprehensive Safety Plan to FAA Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
Boeing officials outlined their strategy to enhance manufacturing quality and safety during a three-hour meeting on Thursday with federal officials. These officials will continue to enforce restrictions on the company following a fuselage panel blowout incident in January. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Mike Whitaker described Boeing’s plan as comprehensive, emphasizing the importance of encouraging […]
GE Aerospace’s Passport Engine to Power Enhanced Performance in Bombardier Global 8000
GE Aerospace’s Passport engine, which entered service in late 2018 on the Bombardier Global 7500, is preparing for its next iteration on the upcoming Global 8000. This update is expected to enhance the aircraft’s speed to Mach 0.94 and extend its range to 8,000 nautical miles, compared to the Global 7500’s Mach 0.925 and 7,700 […]