JetBlue Airways has been looking at potentially selling and leasing back 30 owned Embraer 190s as it seeks to transition the aircraft out of its fleet in favour of the Airbus A220, Cirium understands. JetBlue Airways has been looking at potentially selling...
Operators of Embraer 195-E2 twinjets have been instructed to upgrade electronic engine-control software following inquiries into rotor disc failures on Airbus A220s. Both aircraft types use Pratt & Whitney geared-fan engines, and the architecture of the PW1900G powerplant on the...
SriLankan Airlines has filed a legal claim against Airbus, related to bribery allegations that the airframer settled with France, the UK, and USA in early 2020. The airline confirms that it has made a “claim” against Airbus, but offers no...
Canberra has announced the shortlist for its SEA129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability. Canberra has announced the shortlist for its SEA129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships...
The USA has funded 70 efforts to develop hypersonic missiles, and related technologies, between fiscal years 2015 and 2024. The USA has funded 70 efforts to develop hypersonic missiles, and related technologies, between fiscal years 2015 and 2024. Those efforts,...
Following several deadly accidents in recent years, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to tighten oversight of certain passenger flights conducted under general aviation rules. Following several deadly accidents in recent years, the National...
NASA is planning for Ingenuity, its Mars helicopter, to fly within the next three weeks, engineers say on 23 March. NASA is planning for Ingenuity, its Mars helicopter, to fly within three weeks, engineers say on 23 March. Bob Balaram,...
The European Commission’s proposed Digital Green Certificate is likely to be “helpful” during the reopening of international travel markets, according to EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren, but measures should be temporary and proof of vaccination should not mandatory. The European Commission’s proposed Digital Green Certificate is...
Set to be retired from Royal Air Force use in 2023, the service’s Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 tactical transports will represent an attractive proposition for secondhand buyers, according to support provider Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. Set to be retired from...
IAG has signed a $1.76 billion revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, using take-off and landing slots at both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports as collateral. IAG has signed a $1.76 billion revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, using take-off and landing...