Ryanair and Wizz Air carried fewer than 1 million passengers between them in March for the second month in a row, with heavy restrictions on international travel bringing the European aviation sector to a virtual standstill. Ryanair and Wizz Air carried fewer...
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ XQ-58A Valkyrie performed its sixth flight late last month, culminating with the “loyal wingman” releasing an air-launched effect vehicle from its internal weapons bay for the first time. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ XQ-58A Valkyrie...
United Airlines says that it will train 5,000 new pilots in the next ten years through its “Aviate” pilot recruiting programme, with at least half of those to be women and people of colour. United Airlines will train 5,000 new...
Also: Citation 560XL #1000, Erickson & USFS, NC Airports Funded, KC-390 Refueling EAA has reported that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an...
Also: Citation 560XL #1000, Erickson & USFS, NC Airports Funded, KC-390 Refueling EAA has reported that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an...
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:...
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has carried out its first scheduled flight to Israel, following the diplomatic normalisation agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The Boeing 787-9 (A6-BLA) touched down on Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport’s runway 12...
Gulfstream has delivered the Israeli air force’s new G550-based “Oron” surveillance platform, which is due to enter operational use in 2023 following the installation of its mission equipment. The modified long-range business jet arrived in Israel on 4 April, following...
The European Commission has approved a €4 billion recapitalisation of Air France that will see the French state double its holding in Air France-KLM. European Commission regulators have approved a €4 billion ($4.7 billion) recapitalisation of Air France that could...
The US Air Force wants UAVs that it can afford to lose – but that presents industry with numerous challenges to overcome. The sight of an aircraft crashing and burning is for most engineers the stuff of nightmares. But, for engineers...