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Aircraft & Engines

Alaska Airlines presented a Bombardier Q400 aircraft to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Alaska Airlines presents Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia to be retrofitted with hydrogen-electric propulsion system 

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero-emissions flight technology. At an event, held at ZeroAvia’s Paine Field research and development site, the companies were joined by high school students from Raisbeck Aviation High School, Washington

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner © Boeing

Azerbaijan Airlines finalizes order for more Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered eight 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of its long-haul fleet. The super-efficient jets will enable the Central Asian carrier to profitably open up new routes from Azerbaijan and boost capacity for inbound tourism.  Leaders from both companies, including Jahangir Asgarov, president of Azerbaijan Airlines, and Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial

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Werner Aero has acquired a former GOL Boeing 737-700 for teardown

Werner Aero acquires one B737 aircraft for teardown

Werner Aero has reported the acquisition of one B737-700 aircraft, msn 30246, which was last operated by GOL airlines. The aircraft will enter its teardown process at Ascent Aviation Services and components will become available shortly, after recertifications. “This acquisition enhances our 737NG inventory and spares support to our customers.  Our goal is to make additional

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Ipanema 203

Embraer sells 33 Ipanema 203 agricultural aircraft in first-quarter 2023

Embraer’s agricultural aviation division has sold 33 Ipanema 203-model aircraft in the first quarter of 2023, maintaining strong commercial activity in this business segment. This volume of transactions is 38% higher than in the same period last year. The Brazilian manufacturer’s business unit expects to end the year with a sales volume similar to or

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ecoDemonstrator Explorer 787

Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight test programme

Boeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test programme to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety. The company has announced its 2023 plan to assess 19 technologies on the Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator, while also adding “Explorer” airplanes that will focus tests on specific technologies. The first ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 787-10 Dreamliner, will conduct flight tests in

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Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating the demonstration of new Open Fan engine technologies within the frame of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA

Safran to lead Open Fan demonstration programme with European partners

Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating the demonstration of new Open Fan engine technologies within the frame of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA, which stands for Open Fan for Environmental Low Impact of Aviation. The French engine manufacturer will be working with 26 industry European key partners, including Airbus, Avio Aero, GKN Aerospace, as

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Avolon to order 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Avolon orders 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has announced a commitment to order 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030 and are valued at over US$4 billion (£3.2 million) at current list price. Avolon delivered the first 737 MAX in 2017, along with the 1,000th 737 MAX earlier

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Embraer

Embraer delivers 15 jets in the first quarter 2023

Embraer has delivered a total of 15 jets in the first quarter of 2023, of which seven were commercial aircraft and eight were executive jets (six light and two large). This total volume represents a 7% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. As of March 31, the firm order backlog totalled

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