Airbus is aiming to replace the mechanical rudder controls on A320neo-family aircraft, switching to a full electric rudder system by early 2024. The modification will coincide with the entry into service of the long-range A321XLR which is being developed with...
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is playing down analysts’ expectations over financial performance for the 2021-22 full year, despite trimming its loss forecast for 2020-21. Ryanair says it “does not share the recent optimism of certain analysts”, stating that it believes...
HAECO Americas’ interiors unit, HAECO Cabin Solutions, has clinched the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification for its Vector Light narrowbody seat. HAECO Americas’ interiors unit, HAECO Cabin Solutions, has clinched the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification for its...
Vietnam has given the green light for the Boeing 737 Max to transit through its airspace, but stopped short of an outright approval for the type’s return to service. Vietnam has given the green light for the Boeing 737 Max...
European safety regulators have granted type certificate validation to the Boeing 737 Max 8-200, new high-density variant of the re-engined twinjet. In a certification document revision the European Union Aviation Safety Agency lists a validation date of 6 April, following...
The US government will not require digital health documents for travel, a spokesperson for the administration of President Joe Biden says. The US government will not require digital health documents for travel, a spokesperson for the administration of President Joe...
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to inspect and replace “air sealing ring” assemblies within Pratt & Whitney PW4000 low-pressure turbine [LPT] cases. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to inspect and replace “air sealing ring” assemblies within...
European charter operator has also taken delivery of its first pair of Global 7500s All-Bombardier charter operator VistaJet has ordered an additional 10 Challenger 350s for delivery through 2022, and taken delivery of its first two ultra-long-range Global 7500s. Source:...
Urban air mobility developer Wisk Aero has sued competitor Archer Aviation in US federal court, alleging that Archer stole trade secrets, infringed on patents and copied Wisk’s aircraft design. Urban air mobility developer Wisk Aero has sued competitor Archer Aviation...
Allegiant Air will invest $75 million in opening a base in Austin, Texas as it explores more ways to benefit from the rebound in leisure travel following the year-long coronavirus crisis. Allegiant Air will invest $75 million to open a...