COMAC’s C919 made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow © AirTeamImages

COMAC’s C919 narrow-body jet takes international stage with Singapore Airshow fly-by

February 19, 2024

China’s contender against Airbus and Boeing passenger jets, the narrow-body C919, engineered by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has showcased its capabilities beyond Chinese borders. The aircraft made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on February 18, 2024. China has strategically invested in challenging the dominance of Western plane

“Our 2023 results underscore the value and relevance of our products and services and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics." Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, CEO ATR ©

ATR reports robust 2023 growth in deliveries, sales and customer expansion

February 14, 2024

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has reported its 2023 annual results, highlighting a robust growth through increased deliveries and sales, strong performance of support and services, acquisition of new customers and route creation. ATR delivered 36 aircraft in 2023, a 44% increase from 2022. This reflects a positive momentum, while the year was still beset by lingering supply chain disruptions, with

BOC Aviation finalises finance leases with IndiGo for four Airbus A320neos

February 14, 2024

BOC Aviation has successfully concluded a finance lease arrangement involving four Airbus A320neo aircraft with InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo). All four aircraft are equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and their delivery is scheduled for 2024. Expressing satisfaction with the transaction, Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, stated, “We are pleased to

Joby’s electric air taxi on display at the World Governments Summit in Dubai © Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation secures agreement to launch air taxi service in UAE by 2026

February 12, 2024

Joby Aviation, a pioneer in developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, has inked a definitive agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce air taxi services in the Emirates by early 2026, with initial operations set to commence as early as 2025. The agreement, formalised at the World Governments Summit in Dubai

BBN Airlines Indonesia adds four Boeing 737s to its fleet

February 8, 2024

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a part of Avia Solutions Group, has added three Boeing 737-800s and one Boeing 737-400F to its fleet to strengthen the airline’s position in the Indonesian aviation sector. The addition of these aircraft is a strategic step for BBN Airlines Indonesia to improve its charter flight services in Indonesia. The acquisition was

The Piper M700 Fury will be powered by P&WC's PT6A-52 engine

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine to power new Piper M700 Fury

February 7, 2024

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-52 engine has been selected by Piper Aircraft for the Piper M700 Fury aircraft. This is the first time the PT6A-52 engine will be used to power a single-engine turboprop. Pratt & Whitney collaborated closely with Piper to incorporate a pioneering electronic low-oil-level indicator into the new Piper M700 Fury, marking the

Spafax and Lufthansa Group extend and deepen partnership

February 7, 2024

Spafax, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and airline media solutions, has announced the continuation and deepening of its strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group, until 2028. This move aligns with Lufthansa Group’s goal of revolutionising the passenger journey by integrating state-of-the-art entertainment experiences on and off the aircraft. As part of this comprehensive partnership, Spafax

Boeing faces potential delays in 737 MAX deliveries amidst new production glitches

February 6, 2024

Boeing, the beleaguered US aircraft manufacturer, may encounter further setbacks in delivering its popular 737 MAX planes as a supplier identified incorrectly drilled holes, prompting additional work on approximately 50 undelivered aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems, the supplier, uncovered two holes drilled inaccurately, causing Boeing’s stock to drop by 2.2%, with Spirit experiencing a 3.9% decline. This

Spirit Airlines is emerging from financial restructuring

Aviation Capital Group delivers Airbus A321neo to Spirit Airlines

February 5, 2024

As a premier full-service aircraft asset manager, Aviation Capital Group’s (ACG) latest delivery of the Airbus A321neo, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, strengthens its collaboration with Spirit Airlines. This marks the fourth aircraft from ACG’s Airbus order book, showcasing the company’s commitment to enhancing airline fleets with cutting-edge technology. Specialising in commercial aircraft

Turbotech and Safran have successfully tested the first hydrogen-fuelled gas turbine engine for the light aviation market © Safran

Turbotech and Safran test first hydrogen turboprop for light aircraft

February 1, 2024

Turbotech and Safran have successfully completed the first test of a hydrogen-fuelled aero gas turbine engine with an ultra-highperformance regenerative cycle. The test was made possible by ArianeGroup’s resources and decades of expertise in preparing and performing tests with hydrogen fuels for space applications at its Vernon test facility in France. This initial trial was

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