Viasat and Airbus Team Up to Enhance Spanish C295 Aircraft with Advanced SATCOM Capabilities
In a significant enhancement to its satellite communications capabilities, Viasat has announced a collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space to outfit the Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with advanced broadband technology. This initiative, which involves the integration of Viasat’s dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal, the GAT-5530, into the Spanish fleet, is part of a contract […]
Boeing Resumes Widebody Jet Deliveries to China After Regulatory Pause
Boeing has announced the resumption of its widebody jet deliveries to China, which were previously suspended due to a regulatory review by the Chinese authorities. The deliveries, involving the 777 and 787 models, are poised to commence in the forthcoming days, as confirmed by a source familiar with the situation. Additionally, the delivery of Boeing’s […]
Boeing Delivers Upgraded F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets Ahead of Schedule
Boeing has successfully completed the upgrade and life extension of the first two F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets, delivering them to the U.S. Navy ahead of schedule. This achievement marks significant progress for the service life modification (SLM) program, with one aircraft delivered from St. Louis one month early and another from San Antonio two […]
Region Gotland Advances Towards Sustainable Aviation with Heart Aerospace Partnership
Region Gotland, situated on the largest island in the Baltic Sea, has recently announced a partnership with Heart Aerospace, a company specializing in hybrid-electric aircraft, to expedite the shift towards sustainable aviation in the region. As a key tourist destination, particularly during the summer months, Gotland sees its population significantly increase from its usual 61,000 […]
Air New Zealand Advances Towards Carbon Neutrality with First SAF Shipment to Wellington
This week, Air New Zealand made strides in its commitment to sustainability by receiving its first shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington, marking a significant step towards its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. The SAF, supplied by Exxon Mobil and manufactured by EcoCeres in China from 100% used cooking oil, totaled […]
Boeing Faces NTSB Sanctions for Unauthorized Disclosure on 737 Max 9 Door Plug Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has imposed sanctions on Boeing following the aerospace giant’s breach of NTSB investigative protocols. According to the NTSB, Boeing inappropriately shared non-public information with the media regarding the January 5 door-plug incident on a Boeing passenger jet in Portland, Oregon. During a recent media briefing on improvements at Boeing […]
Qatar Airways in Talks to Purchase Stake in Virgin Australia – Reports
In a recent development reported by the Australian Financial Review on June 26, 2024, Qatar Airways is said to be in advanced negotiations to acquire up to a 20% stake in Virgin Australia. This strategic move could significantly alter the landscape of international air travel in the region. The announcement concerning the acquisition is anticipated […]