Competitive pressure will require that Boeing move forward with developing a mid-market aircraft. But that jet must be smaller than the concept Boeing had previously been studying, aerospace analysts say. Competitive pressure will require that Boeing move forward with developing a...
Dassault Aviation has rolled out its newest business jet, with the Falcon 6X making its public debut at a behind-closed-doors unveiling at the company’s Bordeaux-Merignac plant. Dassault Aviation has rolled out its newest business jet, with the Falcon 6X making its public debut at a behind-closed-doors...
Collins Aerospace Systems has finished communications upgrades to the US Navy’s fleet of 16 Boeing E-6B Mercury aircraft. Collins Aerospace Systems has finished communications upgrades to the US Navy’s (USN) fleet of 16 Boeing E-6B Mercury aircraft. The E-6B is...
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate retired US Army general Lloyd Austin as defence secretary, according to widespread news reports that cite confidential sources. If confirmed by the US Senate, Austin would be the first African American to lead the Pentagon in its...
Virgin Australia, which most recently exited administration under new owners, has placed a new order for 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s, after cancelling its existing commitments for the type. Virgin Australia, which most recently exited administration under new owners, has...
Boeing recorded 88 cancellations for the 737 Max in November, and delivered just seven jets, as the coronavirus pandemic continued hammering the commercial aviation market. Boeing recorded 88 cancellations for the 737 Max in November, and delivered just seven jets,...
Shareholders of Israeli flag-carrier El Al have approved an increase in the company’s authorised share capital amounting to 1 billion shekels ($306 million). The increase takes the overall authorised capital to just over 2.5 billion, inclusive of the single special...
IATA is urging governments to launch programmes that stimulate demand for air travel and help the aviation industry recover from the coronavirus crisis. IATA is urging governments to launch programmes that stimulate demand for air travel and help the aviation...
Qatar Airways will add Seattle to its network in March, and has entered a frequent-flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines. Qatar Airways will add Seattle to its network in March, and has entered a frequent-flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines. The Doha-based carrier will operate four...
An ongoing row between Russian and Ukrainian manufacturers over the overhaul of each other’s aircraft has deepened after Russian Helicopters warned that lives were being put at risk by allegedly “illegal” work carried out on Mil Mi-17s. An ongoing row...