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January 25, 2022 Wisk Aero secures a US$450 million investment from Boeing for Advanced Air Mobility programme
January 24, 2022 America suspends 44 Chinese carrier flights to China in tit-for-tat action
January 21, 2022 First A330P2F re-delivered by EFW to Altavair for MasAir Cargo
January 20, 2022 easyJet and SR Technics Malta renew base maintenance contract
January 19, 2022 Airbus to partner with Tarmac Aerosave for China-based “lifecycle” service centre
January 18, 2022 Lufthansa Group places major order for ZIM Premium Economy seating
January 17, 2022 Norse Atlantic Airways gets green light from USDOT for transatlantic flights
January 14, 2022 Delta Air Lines reports financial results for the December quarter and full year 2021
January 13, 2022 Aernnova Aerospace to buy Embraer’s Portuguese subsidiaries
January 12, 2022 Falco and Eve expand relationship with potential order for 200 eVTOLs
January 11, 2022 easyJet to explore hydrogen fuel cell propulsion with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
January 10, 2022 Ryanair closes base at Frankfurt am Main after fee hike
January 7, 2022 Atlas Air Worldwide to expand fleet with four new Boeing 777 Freighters
January 6, 2022 Allegiant orders 50 Boeing 737 jets as part of fleet modernization programme
January 5, 2022 CDB Aviation completes deliveries of 15 new Boeing aircraft to United Airlines
January 4, 2022 Airbus launches new subsidiary, Airbus Atlantic, for aerostructure assembly
January 3, 2022 New airline Norse Atlantic Airways receives AOC
December 21, 2021 Rolls-Royce and easyJet to jointly explore future sustainability options
December 20, 2021 Bristow Group joins forces with Electra.aero to boost development of “green” self-charging electric plane
December 20, 2021 Raft of changes in senior management positions at Lufthansa Group
December 17, 2021 Air France-KLM orders 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft – with purchase rights for an additional 60 aircraft
December 16, 2021 Singapore Airlines becomes first airline to buy the Airbus A350F
December 15, 2021 Shortly after airlines ask government for help, UK removes all 11 countries from travel red list
December 14, 2021 United to invest in zero-emission engines for regional aircraft
December 13, 2021 Finland orders 64 F-35A multirole stealth fighters for its air force
December 10, 2021 Heart Aerospace and Garmin partner up for all-electric ES-19 fully integrated flight deck
December 9, 2021 TUI reports £2.1 billion annual loss as new COVID variant threatens winter bookings
December 8, 2021 Change of leadership at American Airlines announced
December 7, 2021 Sydney Seaplanes orders 50 Eve eVTOL aircraft as part of UAM partnership
December 6, 2021 Saudi’s The Helicopter Company agrees to buy 26 more Airbus Helicopters
December 3, 2021 China issues 737 MAX airworthiness directive but troubled jet remains grounded
December 2, 2021 Fraport and TAV win tender for new 25-year concession at Turkey’s Antalya Airport
December 1, 2021 easyJet posts wider-than-expected headline fiscal 2021 pre-tax loss
November 30, 2021 Double blow for LATAM as shares plummet 85% and Azul withdraws bid citing valuation concerns
November 29, 2021 VietJet Air and SR Technics sign US$150 million memorandum of understanding
November 26, 2021 Croatia acquires 12 Dassault fighters from French Air Force
November 25, 2021 Norwegian appoints Hans-Jørgen Wibstad as new CFO
November 24, 2021 After 2.5 years 737 MAX returns to the sky in India with SpiceJet
November 23, 2021 20,000 travellers hit by cancellation of 1,000 flights between Australia and New Zealand
November 22, 2021 Israel’s airlines get further bailout of US$44 million to counteract COVID crisis
November 19, 2021 Airbus helps underline aerospace recovery with 408 orders at Dubai Airshow
November 18, 2021 Fraunhofer Aeronautics debuts newly developed “Tensor 600X” at European Rotors
November 17, 2021 Cargojet Airways becomes launch customer for Mammoth Freighters 777-200LR
November 16, 2021 DHL places its largest-ever order for nine Boeing 767-300BCFs
November 15, 2021 US$33 billion boost for Airbus as Indigo Partners order further 255 Airbus A321 in Dubai
November 12, 2021 Boeing accepts full liability for Ethiopian Airlines crash – avoids punitive damages
November 11, 2021 Scandinavia to benefit from Embraer’s Eve and Widerøe collaboration on air mobility solutions
November 10, 2021 GE targets future with creation of three new public companies with focus on aviation
November 9, 2021 Embraer unveils the Energia family – four new aircraft concepts en route to 2050 carbon neutrality
November 8, 2021 Boeing directors propose US$237.5 shareholder settlement for 737 MAX safety oversight
November 5, 2021 Bleak outlook as predicted slew of cancelled flights likely to play havoc with US holiday flights
November 4, 2021 Safran Aircraft Engines (Safran) and VietJet Air sign strategic collaborative MoU
November 3, 2021 Air Canada reports third-quarter revenues of CA$2.103 billion
November 2, 2021 Struggling Thai Airways to take drastic measures – will offload 42 jets and slash workforce by a third
November 1, 2021 Chaos as American Airlines forced to cancel 1,500 flights over the weekend and delay a further 1,000
October 29, 2021 Bombardier reports business aircraft revenues of US$1.4 billion for third-quarter 2021
October 28, 2021 First Breeze Airways Airbus A220 takes to the skies
October 27, 2021 Italian and French airports combine to create vertiport company
October 26, 2021 Pratt & Whitney GTFTM engines chosen by Spirit Airlines for up to 150 Airbus neo jets
October 25, 2021 AirSprint takes delivery of first Praetor 500
October 22, 2021 JAL teams up with Avolon to establish eVTOL rideshare enterprise in Japan
October 21, 2021 EU court backs Lufthansa and easyJet acquisition of Air Berlin assets
October 20, 2021 London Heathrow gets all-clear for massive passenger charge hike
October 19, 2021 EU and State of Qatar sign fair competition landmark aviation deal
October 18, 2021 First A320-family jet in Pakistan takes to the skies with airblue
October 15, 2021 New low-cost airline Bonza to hit Australian skies next year
October 14, 2021 Delta predicts soaring fuel prices will lead to fourth-quarter pre-tax loss
October 13, 2021 Atlantic Aviation Group acquires Lufthansa Technic Shannon
October 12, 2021 Embraer signs US$1.2 billion deal with NetJets for up to 100 Phenom 300-series jets
October 11, 2021 Tata buys back Air India for US$2.4bn 89 years after it founded the airline
October 8, 2021 Airbus receives order for up to 44 new helicopters from Global Medical Response
October 7, 2021 Air Asia Group and Airbus reach agreement over restructuring of massive plane order
October 6, 2021 Jet2.com orders 15 additional A321neos
October 5, 2021 P&W gets firm order for ten GTF shipsets with option for 15 more from BOC Aviation
October 4, 2021 Lufthansa signs new lease contracts for four Airbus A350-900 aircraft
October 1, 2021 Bombardier gets order for 20 Challenger 3500 business jets
September 30, 2021 United to fire up to 600 employees who refuse to accept vaccine mandate
September 29, 2021 Air Travel and CFM International sign 12-year LEAP-1A engine RPFH agreement
September 28, 2021 Qatar Airways annual losses double on pandemic, impairments
September 27, 2021 United Airlines fined record US$1.9 million over unacceptable tarmac delays
September 24, 2021 South African Airways takes to the sky again after a one-year hiatus
September 23, 2021 Airbus extra-performing wing contributes to decarbonization roadmap
September 22, 2021 GOL, Grupo Comporte, and Avolon partner for 250 eVTOL purchase
September 21, 2021 U.S. to lift travel ban for vaccinated passengers from Europe and the U.K.
September 20, 2021 Potential Europe-Asia trade war looms over unused airport slots
September 17, 2021 SpaceX trumps Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin as all-civilian crew orbit Earth
September 16, 2021 China’s first COMAC C919 enters final assembly
September 15, 2021 An optimistic Boeing raises jet demand forecast based on recovery from COVID-19
September 14, 2021 Australian regulator bans Qantas and JAL from coordinating flights and fares
September 13, 2021 Italy’s new ITA clear to take off without Alitalia baggage
September 10, 2021 easyJet rejects Wizz Air bid while Hungarian carrier discusses 100-plane deal with Airbus
September 9, 2021 U.S. court rules Boeing board to face shareholder lawsuit over two fatal 737 MAX crashes
September 8, 2021 Philippine Airlines to return aircraft and delay deliveries as it files for Chapter 11
September 7, 2021 Negotiations on new 737 order end after Ryanair and Boeing reach pricing stalemate
September 6, 2021 IATA warns of continued risks as air cargo has solid month in July
September 3, 2021 IATA blames government restrictions for failure in recovery of international travel
September 2, 2021 Griffin Global Asset Management orders five Boeing 737-8 jets
September 1, 2021 Jet2.com becomes new Airbus customer with order of 36 A321neos
August 31, 2021 Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines sign MoU to position Ethiopia as aviation hub for Africa
August 30, 2021 Air Austral becomes first French carrier to fly the Airbus A220 powered by P&W GTF™ engines
August 26, 2021 Two leased 737-800BCFs from GECAS will see Karko Express ramp up capacity
August 25, 2021 Delta gives another boost to Airbus with its continued fleet renewal – orders 30 more A320neos
August 24, 2021 Virgin Orbit to trade publicly on NASDAQ via US$3.2bn SPAC merger
August 23, 2021 U.S. FAA clamps down on unruly passengers with fines exceeding US$1m
August 20, 2021 U.S. equity purchase of defense firm Ultra to be investigated by U.K. government
August 19, 2021 airBaltic to get €90 million state capital injection
August 18, 2021 UAV sales and support agreement signed between Barfield and DIODON
August 17, 2021 Alaska Airlines continues fleet optimization with order of 12 additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft
August 16, 2021 Embraer returns to profitability in Q2 – pushes forward with new turboprop design
August 13, 2021 Ampaire successfully performs first test flight of hybrid electric aircraft on potential commercial route
August 12, 2021 Boeing 737 MAX begins required test flights in China
August 11, 2021 New low-cost transatlantic carrier to fill void left by Norwegian Air Shuttle
August 10, 2021 SkyWest to operate 16 new Embraer E175 jets for Delta Air Lines
August 9, 2021 1,000 jobs at risk in Germany if Airbus can’t hive off Premium Aerotec
August 6, 2021 Bombardier posts promising Q2 2021 results and raises full-year guidance after solid half year
August 5, 2021 DHL to acquire 12 Eviation Alice all-electric cargo aircraft in push for zero-emission logistics
August 4, 2021 Rolls-Royce to sell Bergen Engines business to Langley Holdings for €63 million
August 3, 2021 Lilium announces US$1 billion 220 jet aircraft sale and strategic alliance with Brazil’s Azul
August 2, 2021 Air Lease Corporation places ten Airbus A320 aircraft on long-term lease with Allegiant
July 30, 2021 U.K.’s MOD awards £250 million contract for Tempest FCAS program
July 29, 2021 After approval of EU Commission: Attestor invests €200 million in Condor, airline orders 16 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft
July 28, 2021 Air Austral becomes first French A220 operator
July 27, 2021 Air Canada reports second-quarter net loss of CA$1.165 billion
July 26, 2021 IATA slams EU slot decision as “out of touch with reality”
July 23, 2021 American Airlines reports record liquidity in second-quarter 2021 results
July 22, 2021 Embraer delivers 34 jets in second quarter of 2021
July 21, 2021 Bezos and three crew enjoy successful sub-orbital flight aboard New Shepard
July 20, 2021 Shares in airlines hammered as U.K. implements another last-minute travel rule change
July 19, 2021 FAA demands operators of 9,315 Boeing 737 jets to check for switch failures
July 16, 2021 Sidney Airport Holdings rejects US$16.6bn offer from Sydney Aviation Alliance
July 15, 2021 EU targets airlines in push to meet continent-wide CO2 emission targets
July 14, 2021 United Airlines and Mesa Airlines to acquire 200 of Heart Aerospace’s ES-19 aircraft
July 13, 2021 Canadian regional carrier Porter Airlines orders up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 jets
July 12, 2021 Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic win latest space race – “Welcome to the dawn of a new space age”
July 9, 2021 Airbus to showcase A350-1000 aircraft for the first time in Russia
July 8, 2021 Lufthansa Group secures further liquidity on capital market
July 7, 2021 Deutsche Aircraft and H2FLY sign MoU to explore hydrogen-powered commercial flights
July 6, 2021 Israel Aerospace Industries to establish first passenger-to-freighter conversion site in Europe
July 5, 2021 Military Lockheed C-130 crashes in Philippines – at least 45 dead
July 2, 2021 Refinitiv CFO Brian West to become new Boeing Chief Financial Officer during turbulent times
July 1, 2021 Rolls-Royce once again teams up with Shell – this time zero emissions is the target
June 30, 2021 “United Next” – United Airlines places largest-ever order for 270 Boeing and Airbus jets
June 29, 2021 China opens new US$11 billion mega-airport in Chengdu, Sichuan
June 28, 2021 Virgin Galactic gets FAA go-ahead for space tourism flights
June 25, 2021 Eve and Blade to combine forces in provision of eVTOL UAM vehicles
June 24, 2021 Boeing facing multiple hurdles as China refuses to approve return to service of 737 MAX
June 23, 2021 Aer Lingus blasts ‘anti-family’ travel restrictions – burn rate €1 million a day
June 22, 2021 Traffic through Dubai International Airport predicted to reach 28 million passengers this year
June 21, 2021 Management shuffling at Norwegian, Karlsen new CEO
June 18, 2021 389 Boeing 737 MAX jets affected worldwide after FAA issues inspection mandate
June 17, 2021 Lufthansa’s new leisure airline Eurowings Discover takes off in July
June 16, 2021 Five-year truce reached over Boeing-Airbus aid dispute
June 15, 2021 GE Aviation and Safran launch advanced technology demonstration program for sustainable engines
June 14, 2021 Archer unveils two-seater prototype eVTOL as forerunner to five-seat urban taxi
June 11, 2021 S7 Technics’ new Russian MRO facility for Honeywell auxiliary power units now 85% complete
June 10, 2021 Ryanair wins case against Condor as EU court rules against state aid for German airline
June 9, 2021 Southwest orders 34 more 737 Max 7s in preparation for boost in travel demand
June 8, 2021 KKR acquires Atlantic Aviation for US$4.475 billion
June 7, 2021 Ryanair objects to state funding of ‘new Alitalia’
June 4, 2021 United Airlines plans to be flying supersonic with Boom by the end of the decade
June 3, 2021 Air Asia X all set for restructuring after receiving Group shareholder approval
June 2, 2021 Halo orders 200 eVTOL aircraft from Eve, becomes launch customer
June 1, 2021 Hi Fly first airline to test new wingtip TRINITAIR on A330 aircraft
May 31, 2021 U.S. FAA confirms Boeing has suspended all deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner
May 28, 2021 Delta takes US$350 million gamble on renewable fuel obligations
May 27, 2021 Future looks brighter for Norwegian – successfully raises NOK 6 million in capital
May 26, 2021 SMBC orders 14 more 737 MAXs – expands MAX portfolio to 121 jets
May 25, 2021 IndiGo once again opts for new CFM LEAP-1A engines – this time for 310 new Airbus aircraft
May 24, 2021 Virgin Galactic makes first test flight to outer space from Spaceport America, New Mexico
May 21, 2021 ATRAN Airlines to lease two further 737-800 BCFs from GECAS
May 20, 2021 Airbus looks to close one of two Spanish plants with demise of Superjumbo
May 19, 2021 France, Germany, and Spain reach accord over €100 billion next-gen fighter jet
May 18, 2021 Volocopter unveils new urban air mobility aircraft design for connecting suburbs to cities
May 17, 2021 Gulf Air delays delivery of Boeing and Airbus jets for 6-8 months
May 14, 2021 FAA gives Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX all-clear over fix for electrical faults
May 13, 2021 Alaska Air Group orders a combined 17 Embraer E175s for Horizon Air and Sky West
May 12, 2021 ST Engineering and Temasek to establish freighter aircraft leasing JV to meet growing demand
May 11, 2021 Airbus looks to reduce A220 losses with appointment of new Canada operations chief
May 10, 2021 Rolls-Royce officially unveils Pearl 10X engine
May 7, 2021 Air T launches aviation asset management vehicle with up to US$408 million equity capital
May 6, 2021 Boeing to open two 737-800BCF conversion lines with COOPESA in Alajuela, Costa Rica
May 5, 2021 Air Cargo demand reaches all-time-high in March
May 4, 2021 IAI to establish Boeing 777 conversion facility in South Korea
May 3, 2021 Leonardo opens U.S. Helicopter Training Academy on schedule
April 30, 2021 Lufthansa Group reduces operating expenses by 51% and reduces operating loss
April 29, 2021 SAS welcomes Anko van der Werff as Group’s new President and CEO
April 28, 2021 Spirit AeroSystems signs joint venture agreement with Evergreen Aviation Technology Corporation
April 27, 2021 JetBlue enters service with first A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
April 26, 2021 Leonardo to acquire 25.1% stake in HENSOLDT AG for €606 million
April 23, 2021 IndiGo acquires 14 Airbus Neos through purchase/leaseback agreements with GECAS
April 22, 2021 Airbus plans to create new aerostructures companies in France and Germany
April 21, 2021 Stobart Air sold for an initial £2.00 to 26-year-old blockchain entrepreneur
April 20, 2021 United Airlines post greater-than-expected loss, blames increased fuel costs and capacity slide
April 19, 2021 Volocopter aims to introduce urban air mobility to Chinese market
April 16, 2021 Qantas Group projects domestic capacity to return to 90% of pre-COVID levels in Q4 FY21
April 15, 2021 Norwegian Air to raise additional NEK6 billion before exiting bankruptcy protection
April 14, 2021 29 planes delivered by Boeing in March – records positive net orders two months running
April 13, 2021 France to scrap certain domestic flights where the train offers a viable alternative
April 12, 2021 16 airlines warned to check certain 737 MAX jets for electrical grounding fault
April 9, 2021 Air cargo demand bucks the trend with 9% February increase on pre-pandemic levels
April 8, 2021 EU gives go-ahead for €4 billion Air France state bail-out, despite Ryanair protestations
April 7, 2021 VistaJet orders ten Bombardier Challenger 350 business jets
April 6, 2021 Arrangement Agreement between Transat and Air Canada terminated by mutual consent
April 2, 2021 Boeing obtains approval for 737 MAX 8200 – now one step closer to Ryanair deliveries
April 1, 2021 Korean Air Lines to integrate with Asiana over two years and merge three low-cost carriers
March 31, 2021 British Airways to invest in tech innovator ZeroAvia to speed up development of hydrogen-powered aircraft
March 30, 2021 Southwest Airlines adds 100 firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft
March 29, 2021 Boeing recommences 787 deliveries, but FAA strengthens inspection procedures
March 26, 2021 RECARO Aircraft Seating releases 2020 fiscal report and positive forward-looking strategy
March 25, 2021 Finnair signs Letter of Interest on electric aircraft developed by Heart Aerospace
March 24, 2021 900 jobs at stake as Norway vetoes sale of Rolls-Royce’s Bergen Engines to Russia
March 23, 2021 Cyprus turns to SITA for ATC Datalink Services to operate CPDLC in its airspace
March 22, 2021 Embraer posts Q4 and full fiscal-year 2020 earnings results
March 19, 2021 GECAS subsidiary AFS Investments sells 18 Airbus A320neos to Air China
March 18, 2021 ATR reveals recovery plan for 2021 and beyond
March 17, 2021 Fraport retains positive outlook despite posting €690 million 2020 fiscal year loss
March 16, 2021 Air Canada sets ambitious net-zero GHG emissions target by 2050
March 15, 2021 Virgin Atlantic to raise additional £160 million to further combat air travel crisis
March 12, 2021 Rolls-Royce confident of future despite posting record loss of £4 billion
March 11, 2021 Icelandair and Titan Aircraft Investments agree sale-and-leaseback deal on two 767-300ERs
March 10, 2021 Norwegian government security concerns halt sale of Rolls-Royce engine subsidiary Bergen Engines
March 9, 2021 Lufthansa Technik’s 2020 revenue down 43% due to CORONA crisis
March 8, 2021 U.S. and EU call four-month truce in Boeing-Airbus tariff war
March 5, 2021 Airbus agrees to avoid forced redundancies in Germany
March 4, 2021 Volocopter raises US$240 million
March 3, 2021 China still not ready to re-certify 737 MAX while COMAC C919 production nears lift-off
March 2, 2021 Canada’s CAE to buy L3Harris Technologies in US$1.05 billion deal
March 1, 2021 Norwegian cancels major aircraft order and books US$1.5 billion charge
February 26, 2021 Australia first Asia-Pacific region to lift ban on Boeing 737 MAX
February 25, 2021 Atlas Air Worldwide signs agreement with GE Aviation for GEnx engines
February 24, 2021 Spirit Aero’s Q4 2020 revenue plummets 55% on back of Boeing woes
February 23, 2021 U.K. bans all Boeing 777s with PW4000 engines after Denver engine blowout
February 22, 2021 The FAA now uses satellite data to track all Boeing 737 MAX jets
February 19, 2021 Brazil changes tack over airline subsidy complaint
February 18, 2021 Ryanair to appeal EU ruling on state aid
February 17, 2021 StandardAero signs definitive agreement to acquire Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair and Overhaul business
February 16, 2021 SAS selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power new fleet of 35 A320neo Family aircraft
February 15, 2021 Despite record losses, Air Canada CEO optimistic over government aid talks
February 12, 2021 Bombardier to lay of 1,600 staff – focus now on Challenger and Global jets
February 11, 2021 United to work with Archer Aviation to accelerate production of advanced, short-haul electric aircraft
February 10, 2021 British Airways turning to sustainable fuel for transatlantic flights – invests in new U.S. LanzaJet plant
February 9, 2021 Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport Authority get financial help from ISIF
February 8, 2021 NetJets invests in WasteFuel – commits to buying 100 million gallons of SAF
February 5, 2021 Russia’s TMH Group to buy Bergen Engines from Rolls-Royce
February 4, 2021 Unsurprisingly, IATA announces 2020 worst year ever for air travel demand
February 3, 2021 Boeing pares back 777X firm orders by 118 as buyers hedge their bets
February 2, 2021 Rolls-Royce trials 100% sustainable business jet aviation fuel
February 1, 2021 China’s HNA Group starts bankruptcy reorganization proceedings
January 29, 2021 Lilium and Ferrovial sign framework agreement to create ten-plus Florida vertiport network
January 28, 2021 Woes pile up as Boeing posts worst-ever annual loss and 777X launch further delayed
January 27, 2021 GE’s turnaround gains traction as quarterly free cash flow surges
January 26, 2021 Frontier Airlines selects P&W engines to power 134 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
January 25, 2021 Airbus forced to quarantine 500 staff in Hamburg after COVID-19 outbreak
January 22, 2021 Airbus’ ramp up of A320 slows to reflect weaker market outlook
January 21, 2021 Eve to lead consortium to develop Urban Air Mobility Concept of Operations with U.K.’s CAA
January 20, 2021 IATA pushes for COVID vaccine passport to facilitate inter-Europe travel
January 19, 2021 Air Canada to reintroduce 737 MAX on selected routes at beginning of February
January 18, 2021 Volocopter targets U.S. cities in strategic move
January 15, 2021 Norwegian ends all long-haul flights, shelving entire 787 Dreamliner fleet
January 14, 2021 Air Canada to reduce workforce by 1700 under its COVID-19 Mitigation and Recovery Plan
January 13, 2021 Boeing glad to see the back of 2020 after yet another poor month’s
January 12, 2021 President and CEO Rickard Gustafson to leave SAS
January 11, 2021 Sriwijaya Air 737-500 crashes shortly after take-off from Jakarta – all 62 on board presumed dead
January 8, 2021 Lufthansa raised €500 million in aircraft financing in second half of 2020
January 7, 2021 Lack of potential demand sees Rolls-Royce put new UltraFan engine on hold
January 6, 2021 Ryanair and Wizz Air strip U.K. shareholders of certain rights after Brexit
January 5, 2021 Bombardier finalizes acquisition and full ownership of aircraft service center in Berlin
January 4, 2021 Qatar Airways takes delivery of trio of 777 Freighters
December 21, 2020 Seasons Greetings from AviTrader Publications Corp.
December 18, 2020 German ambassador to the U.S. seeks end to long-lasting aircraft subsidy dispute
December 17, 2020 Heathrow to get third runway as Supreme Court overrules Court of Appeal
December 16, 2020 China Airlines to increase freight capacity and enter new markets with additional 777 Freighter
December 15, 2020 Swissport Australia appointed by Qantas for ground services at Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra
December 14, 2020 Rolls-Royce sets ball rolling for 2021 disposal of ITP Aero
December 11, 2020 Pandemic-impacted TUI posts annual loss of €3.0 billion
December 10, 2020 Britain looks to renegotiate trade deal with U.S. by dropping Airbus-Boeing retaliatory tariffs
December 9, 2020 Veritas Capital to acquire Northrop Grumman’s federal IT and Mission support business
December 8, 2020 IATA confirms air cargo continued to recover in October, but at a slower pace
December 7, 2020 Lufthansa will have shed 27,000 jobs by year end – further cuts expected in 2021
December 4, 2020 Ryanair to acquire 75 new 737 MAXs in all but name, and at a “modest discount”
December 3, 2020 TUI extends borrowing with third bailout from German government, banks, and investors
December 2, 2020 Germany’s Condor ends shield proceedings – announces the company is again financially healthy
December 1, 2020 Thales and StandardAero achieve world’s first four-axis autopilot test flight for Airbus AS350 and H125 helicopters
November 30, 2020 Transport Canada intends to play greater role in aircraft validation after 737 MAX crashes
November 27, 2020 WASB gets airport slot use relief while flight numbers remain suppressed
November 26, 2020 CAE to buy TRU Simulation + Training in second acquisition this month
November 25, 2020 Embraer eyes developing new turboprop as way forward after Boeing deal collapses
November 24, 2020 IATA makes progress on Travel Pass to help reopen international borders
November 23, 2020 EASA to give 737 MAX the go-ahead to fly in January
November 20, 2020 France’s VoltAero to receive substantial EU funding for its Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft
November 19, 2020 Boeing 737 MAX gets green light from FAA to resume passenger flights
November 18, 2020 easyJet posts first-ever annual loss at £1.27 billion
November 17, 2020 Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines with major help from Korea Development Bank
November 16, 2020 SpaceX successfully launches rocket with four crew bound for the ISS
November 13, 2020 Rolls-Royce to test 100% SAF in Trent engine
November 12, 2020 Lilium to launch first US Vertiport at Lake Nona, Orlando
November 11, 2020 Boeing suffers further MAX cancellations while EU imposes 15% tariff
November 10, 2020 Major blow to Norwegian as government withdraws support
November 9, 2020 Singapore Airlines posts record US$1.74 billion quarterly loss
November 6, 2020 Bombardier eyes layoffs as it misses quarterly targets
November 5, 2020 Private jet operators see massive spike in demand as wealthy U.K. residents flee latest lockdown
November 4, 2020 Pilots seek further changes to 737 MAX operating procedure for runaway stabilizer
November 3, 2020 KLM’s bailout from Dutch government on hold while pilots’ union holds out
November 2, 2020 MHI puts SpaceJet on ice as it looks to cut costs
October 30, 2020 Airbus looks to stop burning cash with plan to increase output
October 29, 2020 More jobs to go at Boeing as planemaker posts fourth consecutive quarterly loss
October 28, 2020 IATA warns that 1.3 million airline jobs at stake as failures to reduce cash burn bite deeper
October 27, 2020 Spirit AeroSystems reduces cash element for Bombardier aerostructures purchase by 45%
October 26, 2020 Pratt & Whitney plans US$650 million investment in turbine airfoil production facility in North Carolina
October 23, 2020 China yet to confirm plans to lift flight ban on 737 MAX
October 22, 2020 United Airlines set to trial global health app in attempt to open up international borders
October 21, 2020 5,900 jobs to go at Cathay Pacific – Cathay Dragon ceases all operations
October 20, 2020 PIMCO and GECAS to create US$3 billion aviation leasing investment platform
October 19, 2020 General Atomics Europe intends to take over RUAG Aerospace Services
October 16, 2020 Rolls-Royce looks to double up on October 1 bond offering to now raise £2 billion
October 15, 2020 Combined research involving Volocopter opens way for multicopter use in emergency scenarios
October 14, 2020 Boeing suffers with more 737 MAX cancelations and continued 787 Dreamliner problems
October 13, 2020 EU looks to persuade U.S. to drop trade tariffs surrounding Airbus-Boeing dispute
October 12, 2020 Airbus deliveries on the increase – targets 500 deliveries for 2020
October 9, 2020 easyJet looks to government for bespoke aid package for airline industry
October 8, 2020 Boom Supersonic reveals X-B1 demonstrator ahead of next year’s flight testing
October 7, 2020 Looming cash crisis could threaten up to 4.8 million aviation sector jobs
October 6, 2020 MTU Aero Engines looks to focus on hydrogen as the engine fuel of the future
October 5, 2020 KLM looks to Dutch government for €3.4 billion loan which has strings attached
October 2, 2020 Rolls-Royce looks to raise £5 billion to cope with pandemic fallout
October 1, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives committee approves FAA reform bill after fatal 737 MAX crashes
September 30, 2020 IATA downgrades traffic forecast even further to reflect poor August demand
September 29, 2020 SAMAD aerospace unveils luxury Q-Starling Personal Air Vehicle
September 28, 2020 Light at end of tunnel for 737 MAX – may take to the skies again in November
September 25, 2020 Rolls-Royce successfully completes ground testing of world’s fastest all-electric plane
September 24, 2020 Airbus struggling to avoid compulsory layoffs as pandemic continues
September 23, 2020 LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing launch US$230 million Helicopter leasing joint venture
September 22, 2020 Lufthansa to make even greater cuts to fleet and staffing levels
September 21, 2020 Rolls-Royce looks to raise £2.5 billion to counteract effects of COVID-19
September 18, 2020 Delta bypasses federal loan option – pledges loyalty program to raise US$9 billion
September 17, 2020 “Culture of concealment” and “repeated and serious failures” led to 737 MAX crashes
September 16, 2020 Strong words over EU states’ travel policies from easyJet CEO
September 15, 2020 Lima Airport signs US$450 million financing for airside development
September 14, 2020 Colombia’s Avianca Airlines blocked from receiving US$370 million emergency loan
September 11, 2020 Singapore Airlines becomes latest carrier to shed staff over COVID-related financial woes
September 10, 2020 More safety problems found with 787 Dreamliner – 900 jets may need inspecting
September 9, 2020 Luis Gallego officially takes over the helm at IAG
September 8, 2020 European airlines and airports agree to further suspend ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ slots agreement
September 7, 2020 Norwegian pins hope on second round of funding as passenger numbers drop 91%
September 4, 2020 Embraer to cut workforce as it deals with pandemic and Boeing U-turn
September 3, 2020 Qatar renegotiates Airbus deliveries while negotiations with Boeing remain ongoing
September 2, 2020 Turkish Airlines Pilots agree to 50% pay cut
September 1, 2020 IATA releases data for global air freight markets in July, showing stable air cargo demand
August 31, 2020 Boeing woes mount as eight 787 Dreamliners grounded over structural defects creating risk of failure
August 28, 2020 EASA to begin flight tests on September 7 for the updated Boeing 737 MAX
August 27, 2020 Vertical Aerospace unveils designs for pioneering ‘flying taxis’
August 26, 2020 American Airlines to shed 19,000 jobs and Delta furlough 1,900 pilots in October
August 25, 2020 Gulfstream’s latest service center opens at Palm Beach International Airport
August 24, 2020 Road ahead cleared for Bain Capital recapitalization of Virgin Australia
August 21, 2020 Qantas posts massive AU$1.964 billion annual loss as virus now hits domestic Australian travel
August 20, 2020 Lufthansa clears way to year end with short-term crisis agreement with Vereinigung Cockpit
August 20, 2020 AviTrader 2020 Reader Survey
August 19, 2020 Boeing to extend voluntary redundancy package
August 18, 2020 Despite 190 earlier layoffs, Rolls-Royce Virginia plant to close with loss of 280 further jobs
August 17, 2020 easyJet strengthens balance sheet with additional US$266m sale-and-leaseback deal
August 14, 2020 COVID-19 impact worsening within Europe warns IATA
August 13, 2020 TUI to receive additional €1.2 billion stabilization package from KfW
August 13, 2020 Further woes for Rolls-Royce as cracks found in Trent XWB engines
August 11, 2020 Iran refuses to pay compensation for downed Ukrainian jet
August 10, 2020 Repatriation flight ends in tragedy as Air India 737 crashes killing 18 passengers and crew
August 7, 2020 FAA to fine Boeing US$1.25 million for exerting undue pressure on staff performing FAA tasks
August 6, 2020 Embraer announces revenue from commercial aviation sector has dropped 82%
August 5, 2020 Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
August 4, 2020 FAA proposes four key Boeing 737 MAX design changes through airworthiness directive
August 3, 2020 ARJ21 aircraft completes special flight test at highest civil airport
July 31, 2020 Shares in GE slump 5% as Covid-19 pandemic ravages aviation industry – hits second-quarter earnings hard
July 30, 2020 Boeing to end production of 747 by 2022
July 29, 2020 Iranian delegation to meet with Ukraine to discuss downed flight compensation
July 28, 2020 Ryanair share price suffers sharp drop after it releases pessimistic traffic outlook
July 27, 2020 FAA issues Emergency Directive over potential Boeing 737 NG and Classic dual-engine failure
July 24, 2020 Spirit AeroSystems threatened by further production cuts into 2022
July 23, 2020 Bombardier secures US$1bn credit line on back of reduced second-quarter cash burn
July 22, 2020 Qantas farewells “Queen of the Skies”
July 21, 2020 Six new Piper Archers delivered to ATP Flight School – confirms order for 100 additional aircraft
July 20, 2020 Icelandair sacks all cabin crew – spare pilots to look after passengers
July 17, 2020 SR Technics secures additional funding – consolidates services now offered
July 16, 2020 airBaltic succeeds in securing €250 million in new equity
July 15, 2020 Delta posts US$5.7 billion quarterly loss as it cuts projected flight increases by 50%
July 14, 2020 Senior cuts staffing levels by further 12% as it struggles with overcapacity
July 13, 2020 U.S. follows Europe’s example and bans all Pakistan International Airlines flights
July 10, 2020 Rolls-Royce burns through £3 billion in first half of 2020
July 9, 2020 Shares in Asia’s largest low-cost airline tumble – future now in “significant doubt”
July 8, 2020 Additional major blow to 737 MAX as Avolon cancels orders for 27 of the troubled jets
July 7, 2020 Virgin Australia bondholders and others demand alternative sale propositions be considered
July 6, 2020 Air France to cut staffing levels by 15%, Hop! by 50%. 7,500 jobs to go
July 3, 2020 Five American airlines agree deal on government loans with U.S. Treasury
July 2, 2020 Aeromexico files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
July 1, 2020 easyJet to optimize network and bases, to close Standstead, Southend and Newcastle
June 30, 2020 Major job losses likely at Airbus as world’s leading planemaker targets 40% drop in production
June 29, 2020 After fatal May 22 crash, Pakistan grounds 262 pilots on suspicion of license fraud
June 26, 2020 Lufthansa shareholders agree on stabilization measures
June 25, 2020 Swissport reducing U.K. staffing levels by over 50%. 20,000 jobs at risk
June 24, 2020 Lufthansa closes down SunExpress Germany
June 23, 2020 Textron ceases flight simulator production in Canada – up to 2,000 jobs to go
June 22, 2020 U.K. and Spanish employee furloughs extended by Airbus as COVID-19 lingers
June 19, 2020 IAG’s Level Europe ceases operations – files for insolvency
June 18, 2020 Qatar Airways CEO puts halt on aircraft deliveries until 2022, cancels order for 30 737 Max jets
June 17, 2020 IATA recommends governments continue to shore up airlines over the winter
June 16, 2020 Honeywell announces formation of UAS- and UAM-dedicated business unit
June 15, 2020 SAS to be supported from governments of Sweden and Denmark for recapitalization
June 12, 2020 Despite financial bailout, Lufthansa warns 22,000 jobs could still go
June 11, 2020 Airflow launches electric short take-off and landing aircraft
June 10, 2020 France unveils full extent of €15 billion aerospace rescue package
June 9, 2020 Malaysian government appoints new chairman for Malaysian Airlines
June 8, 2020 Singapore Airlines secures S$10 billion in fresh liquidity
June 5, 2020 ATSG to lease twelve additional 767 freighters to Amazon
June 4, 2020 Greek holiday industry hit by Qatar Airlines flight which had 12 passengers who tested positive for COVID-19
June 3, 2020 Final two bidders in race to buy Virgin Australia revealed
June 2, 2020 Embraer looks towards India and China as potential business partners after Boeing debacle
June 1, 2020 German government takes 20% stake in carrier as Lufthansa bailout is agreed
May 29, 2020 BALPA caught off guard as easyJet announces massive wave of job cuts
May 28, 2020 6,700 forced job losses follow on from Boeing's VLO program
May 27, 2020 Fiji Airways looks to defer aircraft payments and reduce staffing levels by over 50%
May 26, 2020 Lufthansa agrees bailout terms with German government
May 25, 2020 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries closing down all U.S. SpaceJet facilities
May 22, 2020 American carriers ramp-up safety measures as travelers start returning to the skies
May 21, 2020 easyJet owns up to massive customer data hack - nine million affected
May 20, 2020 Thai Airways get government OK for bankruptcy court-led restructuring
May 19, 2020 Ethiopian Airlines expects June settlement of compensation-claim with Boeing over grounded 737 MAX
May 18, 2020 Emirates looks to trim workforce by 30% - over 30,000 jobs may go
May 15, 2020 Delta decides to shelve 777 fleet in bid to reduce costs
May 14, 2020 TUI to shed 8,000 jobs as world's largest holiday company suffers major cash squeeze
May 13, 2020 Ryanair does U-turn and opts for all Boeing-fleet
May 12, 2020 Avianca files for bankruptcy owing to impact of COVID-19
May 11, 2020 Safran lays off 3,000 workers at Mexico plant
May 8, 2020 BOC Aviation and Wizz Air sign purchase-and-leaseback agreement for six A321neo aircraft
May 7, 2020 VoltAero unveils production-version Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft
May 6, 2020 Virgin Atlantic cuts workforce by over 30% to stave off bankruptcy
May 5, 2020 13,000 jobs to go as GE Aviation cuts workforce by up to 25%
May 4, 2020 BA warns it may pull out of Gatwick for good - 25% of its pilots' job at stake
May 1, 2020 7€ billion bailout package for Air France comes with major environmental caveat
April 30, 2020 Crisis at British Airways as U.K.s flag carrier plans to lay off 12,000 staff
April 29, 2020 Boeing says it needs more money - dividends unlikely for many years
April 28, 2020 Airbus furloughs 3,200 U.K. workers as it continues to haemorrhage cash
April 27, 2020 Boeing turns back on US$4.2 billion Embraer deal
April 24, 2020 IAG looks to renegotiate purchase price of Spain's Air Europa
April 23, 2020 Probe into Boeing-Embraer deal by EU antitrust regulators continues
April 22, 2020 Virgin Austrailia goes into administration
April 21, 2020 Richard Branson to mortgage Necker Island as he seeks bailout for Virgin Atlantic
April 20, 2020 More woes for 737 MAX program as GECAS cancels order for 69 of the jets
April 17, 2020 Airbus delays increasing output of A220 until next year
April 16, 2020 Spirit Aerosystems warns of dire quarterly results amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020 Boeing sees further 75 cancellations for 737 MAX while production remains at standstill
April 14, 2020 easyJet delays delivery of 24 aircraft - founder Stelios Haji still unhappy
April 10, 2020 Norwegian looking to convert US$4.3 billion debt into equity - most of fleet still grounded
April 9, 2020 easyJet founder determined to cancel 107 Airbus jet order by removing directors
April 8, 2020 Lufthansa closes low-cost carrier Germanwings and shrinks fleet
April 7, 2020 COVID-19 sees end to Hexceland Woodward merger
April 6, 2020 COVID-19 and continued 737 MAX grounding sees Avalon cancel 75-jet order from Boeing
April 3, 2020 German government looks to bail out Condor
April 2, 2020 IATA predicts airlines will post second-quarter of approaching US$39billion
April 1, 2020 American Airlines uses COVID-19 disruption to retire vintage 737s and other jets
March 31, 2020 Virgin Atlantic and easyjet cabin staff to work in U.K. Nightingale COVID-19 hospitals
March 30, 2020 Singapore Airlines rescued with US$13 billion funding package
March 27, 2020 Airbus adapts wing production amid COVID-19 outbreak
March 26, 2020 FACC scraps dividend and reassess Croatia plans
March 25, 2020 U.S. airline stocks see massive boost as US$32bn bailout nears approval
March 24, 2020 Airbus to recommence production after four-day shut down, but at slower pace
March 23, 2020 Boeing suspends dividends and CEO waives salary as planemaker seeks government loan
March 20, 2020 Slump in share values threatens Boeing-Embraer deal
March 19, 2020 Boeing backs US Government's offer of US$60 billion in aid for aerospace sector
March 18, 2020 Italy government looking to step in and rescue long-bankrupt Alitalia
March 17, 2020 Willie Walsh postpones retirement to help deal with fallout from COVID-19
March 16, 2020 FAA launches probe in-flight incident results in 12-inch crack in older Southwest 737 jet
March 13, 2020 United Airlines borrows US$2 billion to pay costs as Trump bans European flights
March 12, 2020 Despite interest in wide-body jets, Boeing posts negative 28 orders for Febuary
March 11, 2020 BOC Aviation signs lease agreement for 22 Boeing Dreamliners with American Airlines
March 10, 2020 Trial for MH17 plane crash opens in Schiphol, Holland
March 9, 2020 U.S. House Investigation find fault with both FAA and Boeing for 737 Max crashes
March 6, 2020 U.K.'s Flybe goes into liquidation six months after Thomas Cook collapses
March 5, 2020 flydubai back in profit with help from Boeing compensation
March 4, 2020 Impact of Coronavirus to worsen according to European aviation bosses
March 3, 2020 General Electric mourns death of former CEO "Neutron Jack" Welch
March 2, 2020 Rolls-Royce upbeat on recent advances despite COVID-19 outbreak
February 28, 2020 Court ruling sees plans for London Heathrow's third runway once again put on hold
February 27, 2020 Air New Zealand considering use of "Skynest" sleeping pods for economy class passengers
February 26, 2020 Boost for Boeing as ANA places order for 15 787 Dreamliners worth US$5 billion
February 25, 2020 BAA Training opts for unleaded aviation fuel
February 24, 2020 AerCap signs lease agreement with Belavia Airlines for three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
February 21, 2020 France, Germany and Spain to develop next-generation fighter jet prototype
February 20, 2020 Further woes for Boeing as debris found in fuel tanks of 737 Max jets awaiting delivery
February 19, 2020 Air Canada shares fall as carrier misses forecast profit - blames grounding costs of MAX 737
February 18, 2020 Chaos continues at London Heathrow after Storm Dennis and massive technical failure on Sunday
February 17, 2020 U.S.-EU Trade War Escalates as Trump increases Tariff on European-built Airbus Jets to 15%
February 14, 2020 Airbus and the Government of Québec become sole owners of A220 program
February 13, 2020 Rolls-Royce keeps open mind over new Boeing mid-size jet
February 12, 2020 Air Italy becomes latest carrier to cease operations
February 11, 2020 Over 70 companies cancel Singapore Airshow because of coronavirus - airline growth cuts projected for 2020
February 10, 2020 Continued grounding of Boeing 737 MAX hits Icelandair hard
February 7, 2020 Government-funded research project, Medifly, conducted test flights over Hamburg
February 6, 2020 Coronavirus outbreak forces Airbus to close China completion center
February 5, 2020 U.K. aviation industry reveals plans for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
February 4, 2020 Ongoing 737-MAX grounding forces Ryanair to reconsider expansion program
February 3, 2020 AirAsia suspected of being involved in Airbus bribery deals
January 31, 2020 Carbon exchange platform to be formed by global airline group
January 30, 2020 Boeing supplier CAM being sold to Stanley Black & Decker for US$1.5 billion
January 29, 2020 Leonardo buys 100% of Swiss helicopter company Kopter from Lynwood
January 28, 2020 WIZZ Air selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power additional 166 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
January 27, 2020 Boeing's 777X jet finally takes to the skies for successful maiden flight
January 24, 2020 Three American firefighters killed as Hercules crashes fighting Australian bushfires
January 23, 2020 Airbus shares hit record high as Boeing now suggests June return to service of 737 MAX
January 22, 2020 Airbus expands European A321 production capacity to now include Toulouse facility
January 21, 2020 BAE invests US$2.2bn on two acquisitions to strengthen U.S. electronic systems foothold
January 20, 2020 Further 737 MAX software issues see FAA grounding continue, possibly until April
January 17, 2020 Profit warning sees Bombardier share price plummet by over 38%
January 16, 2020 Immediate backlash as U.K. government agrees to help stuggling Flybe
January 15, 2020 Boost for Delta as carrier exceeds all expectations for quarterly revenue
January 14, 2020 Flybe trying to dismiss talk of its imminent collapse
January 13, 2020 Iran admits to "unforgivable mistake" as it confirms its military shot down Boeing 737-800
January 10, 2020 Willie Walsh retiring from IAG, Iberia CEO Luis Gallego to take over
January 9, 2020 Boeing contradicts original selling point of 737 MAX with new position on pilot training
January 8, 2020 American Airlines agrees partial settlement with Boeing over 737 MAX grounding
January 7, 2020 Boeing looking to raise up to US$5 billion in debt to mitigate 737 MAX problems
January 6, 2020 Interglobe Aviation to call EGM over share rules for its offshoot, IndiGo Airlines
December 23, 2019 Breaking news: Boeing CEO resigns
December 20, 2019 Rolls-Royce reveals single-seater all-electric plane destined for the record books
December 19, 2019 Air France-KLM signs order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
December 18, 2019 Tom Arseneault to become President and CEO BAE Systems
December 17, 2019 Boeing forced to suspend 737 MAX production
December 16, 2019 Lockheed Martin looks to acquire bankrupt Vector Launch assets
December 13, 2019 Southwest reaches partial settlement with Boeing
December 12, 2019 First all-electric commercial aircraft makes maiden flight
December 11, 2019 Missing Hercules has crashed
December 10, 2019 Lifeline for South African Airways
December 9, 2019 Boeing threatended with $3.9 million FAA fine over defective 737 parts
December 6, 2019 Major management transition at United Airlines
December 5, 2019 Sir Richard Branson does U-turn
December 4, 2019 Safran and MTU to develop new engine
December 3, 2019 16 Airbus staff fired over alleged industrial espionage
December 2, 2019 Airbus celebrates production of its 100th A220
November 29, 2019 Recaro Aircraft Seating to outfit KLM Cityhopper’s 195-E2 fleet of 21 aircrafts
November 28, 2019 FAA announces it will be solely responsible for issuing airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX
November 27, 2019 AAPA offers support to region’s carriers during tough times
November 26, 2019 Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM JV gets green light from U.S. DOT
November 25, 2019 British Airways’ preliminary pay deal with pilots’ union should eliminate further strikes
November 22, 2019 Chinese airlines look for growth closer to home after three years of industry losses
November 21, 2019 Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner to complement 777X family
November 20, 2019 Greater interest shown in the Boeing 737 MAX on day three of the Dubai Airshow
November 19, 2019 Airbus secures two megadeals at Dubai Airshow
November 18, 2019 Virgin Galactic debuts Astronaut Readiness Program
November 15, 2019 Qantas operates 2nd of 3 Project Sunrise research flights, non-stop from London to Sydney
November 14, 2019 Hong Kong political unrest forces Cathay Pacific to lower profit guidance again
November 13, 2019 KLM firms up order for 21 Embraer E195-E2 jets
November 12, 2019 EU antitrust regulators call halt on review of Boeing-Embraer deal
November 11, 2019 FAA rejects Boeing 737 documentation – American and Southwest Airlines delay its return to service until March 2020
November 8, 2019 GKN Aerospace named key supplier for all-new Gulfstream G700 business jet
November 7, 2019 Colorful Guizhou Airlines concludes US$1 billion agreement with CFM
November 6, 2019 Play rises from the ashes of WOW as new Icelandic carrier
November 5, 2019 Continued Boeing 737 MAX delays sees Ryanair growth likely to stall
November 4, 2019 IAG to acquire Air Europa for €1 billion
November 1, 2019 Bombardier agrees sale of aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems
October 31, 2019 Deal involving Nordic arm of defunct Thomas Cook saves over 2,000 jobs
October 30, 2019 IndiGo signs for 300 A320neos – brings total Airbus order to 730 aircraft
October 29, 2019 Virgin Galactic shares jump on NYSE debut
October 28, 2019 Indonesia issues final report on 737 MAX crash – highlights multiple errors including Boeing design fault
October 25, 2019 Norwegian shares jump as plane deal and increased earnings reduce financial pressure
October 24, 2019 Boeing’s quarterly profits slump while new industrial problems emerge
October 23, 2019 Qatar Executive announced as launch customer for all-new Gulfstream G700
October 22, 2019 Embraer signs US$ 1.4 billion business jet deal with Flexjet
October 21, 2019 Qantas raises benchmark for ultra-long-haul travel with non-stop flight from New York to Sydney
October 18, 2019 Sabre buys Radixx in US$110 million deal
October 17, 2019 Etihad and Air Arabia to establish first Abu Dhabi-based low-cost carrier
October 16, 2019 Swiss grounds fleet of 29 Airbus A220 jets for engine checks
October 15, 2019 Thomas Cook subsidiary Condor saved with €380 rescue loan
October 14, 2019 Boeing board of directors strips CEO of role as company chairman
October 11, 2019 Porsche and Boeing sign MoU to explore premium urban air mobility market
October 10, 2019 IATA blames U.S.-China trade war for continued contraction of freight market demand
October 9, 2019 Boeing dismisses Southwest pilots claim for lost wages over 737 MAX grounding
October 8, 2019 Operation Matterhorn completed – 140,000 stranded Thomas Cook travelers repatriated
October 7, 2019 Further blow to U.S. Carriers as Airbus jets hit by “unfair” 10% tariff
October 4, 2019 Further problems for Boeing 737 Family as FAA orders inspection for wing support cracks
October 3, 2019 UPS Flight Forward obtains FAA certification – now fully-fledged drone airline
October 2, 2019 Singapore likely venue for Volocopter’s commercial launch
October 1, 2019 737 MAX grounding hits flydubai first half 2019 financial results hard
September 30, 2019 Aigle Azur, France’s second largest airline, closes down
September 27, 2019 German courts look to protect Condor, the Thomas Cook subsidiary airline
September 26, 2019 Air New Zealand orders eight 787-10 Dreamliner jets
September 25, 2019 Struggling Adria Airways halts flights through cash crisis
September 24, 2019 Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives Transport Canada Certification
September 23, 2019 Thomas Cook is insolvent
September 20, 2019 SAS presents new livery for first time in 21 years
September 19, 2019 Virgin Atlantic looks to challenge IAG dominance – eyes up 80 new Heathrow slots
September 18, 2019 737 MAX software upgrade to be tested in simulator by new FAA chief
September 17, 2019 Weak pound allows Advent International to win US$5bn battle for U.K.’s Cobham
September 16, 2019 Stuttgart sees first urban flight of Volocopter in Europe
September 13, 2019 Cathay Pacific targeting costs cuts and no new hiring
September 12, 2019 Heathrow braces itself for climate change drone protest this Friday
September 11, 2019 Air France-KLM shares hit hard as bid for failed Aigle Azur becomes public
September 10, 2019 Blown cargo door sees Boeing halt 777X load testing
September 9, 2019 Mesa gives Mitsubishi Aircraft major boost for SpaceJet M100 program
September 6, 2019 China Airlines finalizes order for six 777 Freighters
September 5, 2019 Cathay Pacific chief to step down amid Hong Kong turmoil
September 4, 2019 France’s Aigle Azur joins growing list of failed airlines
September 3, 2019 Norwegian asks bondholders for two more years to pay back US$380m debt
September 2, 2019 Ryanair appoints Eddie Wilson new CEO as low-cost carrier faces turbulent times ahead
August 30, 2019 Norwegian Airline Widerøe to partner with Rolls-Royce on zero-emissions aviation program
August 29, 2019 Thomas Cook secures bailout from Fosun, banks and bondholders
August 28, 2019 World’s largest fire-fighting aircraft deployed over Amazon region
August 27, 2019 Pilot killed as Spanish military training jet crashes off Murcia coastline
August 26, 2019 Air Canada’s takeover of Transat now in the hands of regulators
August 23, 2019 Quantum signs for 26 electric airplanes from Bye Aerospace
August 22, 2019 328 Support Services to form new Leipzig based OEM – DRA
August 21, 2019 Allegiant to open new aircraft base in Lehigh Valley
August 20, 2019 Struggling Norwegian Air sells stake in NOFI to boost cash holdings
August 19, 2019 Cathay Pacific CEO and CCO to resign amidst Hong Kong turmoil
August 16, 2019 Boeing delivers first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft to Vietnam Airlines
August 15, 2019 Ryanair threatened with further strike action – Spanish cabin crew now join the queue
August 14, 2019 Embraer’s Praetor 500 awarded Brazilian certification
August 13, 2019 Sale of India’s Jet Airways under threat as two potential investors walk away
August 12, 2019 2020 will see Delta become largest U.S. carrier serving Tokyo Haneda Airport
August 9, 2019 Pegasus Airlines signs exclusive engine maintenance deal with SR Technics
August 8, 2019 Worldwide air freight still negative due to trade conflicts
August 7, 2019 Rolls-Royce reduces losses despite ongoing Trent 1000 problems
August 6, 2019 Hong Kong International Airport turmoil as city-wide strike action spreads
August 5, 2019 Chaos looms at Heathrow as 170+ flights canceled – 30,000 passengers already affected
August 2, 2019 COMAC’s fourth C919 prototype completes first test flight
August 1, 2019 British Airways loses Appeal Court hearing to stop impending pilots’ strike
July 31, 2019 Air France-KLM signs commitment for 60 A220 aircraft
July 30, 2019 Ryanair profits tumble while growth plans also hit by further MAX delays
July 29, 2019 EU Commission gives go ahead for CityJet and Air Nostrum merger
July 26, 2019 U.K.’s Cobham acquired by U.S. private equity group Advent for US$5 billion
July 25, 2019 Kenya’s parliament votes to nationalise loss-making Kenya Airways
July 24, 2019 United Technologies’ profits exceed expectation through MAX grounding
July 23, 2019 British Airways seeks high court injunction to stop threatened August pilots’ strike
July 22, 2019 BA and Lufthansa cancel flights to Cairo, Egypt
July 19, 2019 easyJet Q2 2019 results in line with expectations
July 18, 2019 United Airlines posts second quarter net income of US$1.1 billion
July 17, 2019 Ryanair’s growth plans for 2020 halved due to 737 MAX delays
July 16, 2019 Pegasus Universal Aerospace names Robbie Irons as CEO
July 15, 2019 American Airlines follows United’s lead – 737 MAX flights now axed from both schedules through to November
July 12, 2019 Norwegian Air Shuttle CEO Bjørn Kjos steps down
July 11, 2019 Airbus set to become world’s biggest planemaker as Boeing deliveries slump by 37%
July 10, 2019 Virgin Galactic to go public after merger with SCH
July 9, 2019 IAG’s British Airways hit with proposed £183 million fine over passenger data theft
July 8, 2019 Saudi flyadeal switches from Boeing Max order to Airbus A320neo
July 5, 2019 Eva Air strike extended – now Taiwan’s longest strike in aviation history
July 4, 2019 German Efromovich sets sights on ailing Alitalia
July 3, 2019 RUAG sells business aviation sites in Geneva and Lugano
July 2, 2019 Ten die in Texas plane crash
July 1, 2019 Embraer delivers first new Praetor 600 to undisclosed customer
June 28, 2019 Air Canada gets approval to acquire Air Transat parent for CA$520 million
June 27, 2019 American Airlines to retire its fleet of 26 MD-80s
June 26, 2019 Bombardier bows out of commercial aviation market as MHI set to acquire CRJ Program
June 25, 2019 Lufthansa to restructure Eurowings after profits warning
June 24, 2019 S7 Technics launches engine repair facility at Mineralnye Vody
June 21, 2019 GE Aviation signs engine orders, services agreements worth US$55 billion at Paris Air Show
June 20, 2019 Eviation’s electric plane ’Alice’ with 650-mile range set to target commuters
June 19, 2019 Massive boost for Boeing 737 MAX – IAG signs LoI for 200 aircraft
June 18, 2019 Airbus unveils A321XLR at Paris Air Show – longest-range single-aisle jet airliner
June 17, 2019 CFM resolves LEAP backlog but cautious about increasing output
June 14, 2019 Mitsubishi MRJ to be renamed SpaceJet
June 13, 2019 Boeing delivers 56% fewer planes this May – FAA confirms 737 MAX will fly again by December
June 12, 2019 Ryanair announces acquisition of new subsidiary – Malta Air
June 11, 2019 United Technologies and Raytheon to combine to create defense and aerospace giant
June 10, 2019 Rolls-Royce transfers £4.8 billion of assets to Legal & General
June 7, 2019 Rolls-Royce transfers £4.8 billion of assets to Legal & General
June 6, 2019 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries looking to acquire Bombardier regional jet program
June 5, 2019 SAS to eliminate in-flight duty-free sales in bid to reach reduced emissions target
June 4, 2019 More trouble for beleaguered Boeing 737 MAX as FAA finds defective part
June 3, 2019 Protectionism fears sees global airlines drastically cut profit forecasts
May 31, 2019 IATA advises 737 MAX will remain grounded until August
May 30, 2019 First 5G network for in-flight connectivity proposed by Gogo
May 29, 2019 SAS pilot strike hits second-quarter results hard
May 28, 2019 Boeing confirms Embraer’s name to disappear from commercial jet joint venture
May 27, 2019 Air New Zealand invests in new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
May 24, 2019 Path cleared for foreign airlines to enter Brazil’s domestic market
May 23, 2019 Three major Chinese Airlines turn to Boeing for 737 MAX compensation
May 22, 2019 EC signs landmark aviation agreement with China
May 21, 2019 Ryanair’s annual profit slumps 29% to four-year low
May 20, 2019 Italian government won’t let Piaggio be broken up despite being in administration
May 17, 2019 Lilium unveils on-demand all-electric jet-engine taxi after successful maiden flight
May 16, 2019 Embraer posts fifth straight quarter loss ahead of Boeing deal
May 15, 2019 Jet Airways’ woes continue as both its CFO and CEO resign
May 14, 2019 Onex agrees friendly takeover of WestJet for CA$5 billion
May 13, 2019 Emirates COO Antinori resigns after Gulf carrier posts 69% drop in full-year profit
May 10, 2019 Drone sighting at Frankfurt Airport sees massive disruption and 143 flights cancelled
May 9, 2019 France and Italy kick-off traditional European summer holiday strike season
May 8, 2019 Lufthansa makes non-binding offer for Thomas Cook’s Condor
May 7, 2019 Sukhoi Superjet-100 won’t be grounded despite fatal crash
May 6, 2019 41 believed dead as Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet-100 catches fire mid-flight
May 3, 2019 4,000 jobs at stake as Bombardier puts Northern Ireland and Morocco plants up for sale
May 2, 2019 Qantas seeks pilot and regulator approval for record 21-hour non-stop Sydney-London flights
May 1, 2019 Fraport lays cornerstone for new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport
April 30, 2019 Passengers compensation claims refused as SAS pilots’ strike continues
April 29, 2019 Re-sited new Mexico City airport should be operational by mid-2021
April 26, 2019 Recaro Aircraft Seating posts 22% growth and revenue of nearly €600 million
April 25, 2019 Google’s Alphabet gets FAA go-ahead for first U.S. drone deliveries
April 24, 2019 Directors slapped with injunction as confusion heightens over Hong Kong Airlines’ ownership
April 23, 2019 American Airlines opens Line Maintenance Station at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
April 19, 2019 Boeing moves one step closer to certification for new 737 MAX software upgrade
April 18, 2019 India’s Jet Airways suspends all operations until further notice
April 17, 2019 Rising fuel costs and overcapacity see Lufthansa post first-quarter loss
April 16, 2019 Jet Airways in further trouble as it fails to secure emergency funding
April 15, 2019 Stratolaunch Roc – the world’s largest aircraft – makes successful maiden flight
April 12, 2019 OSM Aviation orders 60 Bye Aerospace eFlyer2 all-electric training aircraft
April 11, 2019 Delta CEO highlights long-term TechOps growth
April 10, 2019 New President and CEO for Embraer
April 9, 2019 Boeing shares drop further 4% and suppliers hit as 737 MAX production reduced
April 8, 2019 Turkish Airlines attempts to relocate to new Istanbul Airport in just 45 hours
April 5, 2019 Ethiopian government confirms that Flight 302 crashed despite pilots following Boeing’s guidance
April 4, 2019 Shaky start for new Connect Airways as subsidiary Flybe cancels numerous flights
April 3, 2019 Latecoere welcomes Searchlight Capital’s 26% investment
April 2, 2019 Viva Air selects CFM to power new fleet in US$3.2 billion order
April 1, 2019 FL Technics to open Line maintenance station in Dubai
March 29, 2019 Boeing 737 MAX anti-stall system now “more robust” but no sign of jet’s return to the skies
March 28, 2019 Cathay Pacific intents to acquire Hong Kong Express for US$628 million
March 27, 2019 Germania shuts down for good, seven weeks after filing for bankruptcy
March 26, 2019 Goyal resigns as Jet Airways chairman with two-thirds of fleet grounded
March 25, 2019 Officials from three American carriers visit Boeing to assess 737 MAX upgrade
March 22, 2019 Lufthansa Technik continues growth – record 2018 revenue and improved results despite major investment
March 21, 2019 Embraer’s John Slattery appointed president and CEO of JV with Boeing
March 20, 2019 Crisis deepens at Jet Airways as pilots threaten strike action
March 19, 2019 Alitalia rescue in jeopardy as easyJet pulls out of negotiations
March 18, 2019 Flughafen Zürich wins concessions for two more Brazilian airports
March 15, 2019 Embraer fourth-quarter results – major loss reveals executive jet concerns
March 14, 2019 Boeing share price falls again as U.S. grounds all 737 MAX jets
March 13, 2019 Five judicial reviews begin on plans for London Heathrow’s third runway
March 12, 2019 Boeing shares tumble as Ethiopia, China and Indonesia ground 737 MAX jets after crash
March 11, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crashes killing all 157 on board
March 8, 2019 10 New Airline Routes Approved for China’s new Mega-Airport
March 7, 2019 Airbus Helicopters gets Air Medical Group Holdings order for 21 air medical mission helicopters
March 6, 2019 Trouble at Jet Airways as leasing problems see 21 out of 119 aircraft grounded
March 5, 2019 EU and Qatar initial first EU-Gulf partner agreement
March 4, 2019 AMFA sued for second time by Southwest Airlines
March 1, 2019 British Airways Picks 777X to Modernize Major Part of Long-Haul Fleet
February 28, 2019 French-Dutch power struggle sees Air France-KLM shares tumble
February 27, 2019 Boeing gets Embraer shareholder approval for JV
February 26, 2019 Rolls-Royce Engineers Successfully Test Key Component of UltraFan Engine Design
February 25, 2019 Virgin Galactic reaches higher altitude and faster speeds during latest test flight
February 22, 2019 Lufthansa Technik expands further into Hungary
February 21, 2019 Design Concept for Terminal Modernization Program at Pittsburgh International Airport Revealed
February 20, 2019 Safran to build Indian plant to make parts for LEAP engine
February 19, 2019 Pratt & Whitney Delivers GTF™ PW1900G Production Engines for Embraer E195-E2 Program
February 18, 2019 U.K.’s flybmi blames ‘Brexit uncertainty’’ as it ceases operations – 1000s stranded
February 15, 2019 Airbus and Emirates reach agreement on A380 fleet
February 14, 2019 Boeing and Safran Announce New APU Joint Venture
February 13, 2019 Fraport and Volocopter are Pioneering Mobility of the Future
February 12, 2019 Safran acquires ElectroMechanical Systems business from Collins Aerospace
February 11, 2019 U.S. lawmakers push bill for greater cockpit safety
February 8, 2019 Thomas Cook considers selling airline to concentrate on hotels
February 7, 2019 Aircastle to appeal court’s decision and pursue recovery of Avianca Brazil aircraft
February 6, 2019 Boeing and Aerion partner on pioneering Supersonic Aircraft
February 5, 2019 O’Leary moves away from Ryanair front line
February 4, 2019 India’s debt-ridden Jet Airways handed lifeline by Etihad
February 1, 2019 Rolls-Royce moves engine designs to Germany
January 31, 2019 Group of players in the aviation industry cooperate to form new alliance
January 30, 2019 ANA to place aircraft orders with Boeing and Airbus
January 29, 2019 Airbus and Thailand’s CATC to jointly implement courses for maintenance and pilot training
January 28, 2019 Seven killed in Italian Alps mid-air collision – flight instructor arrested
January 25, 2019 Bombardier agrees to buy Global 7500 aircraft wing program from Triumph Group Inc.
January 24, 2019 Boeing successfully completes first test flight of autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype
January 23, 2019 Lufthansa Group makes multi-million-dollar investment in AI Partnership with Hopper
January 22, 2019 Dassault confirms acquisition of ExecuJet’s MRO operations
January 21, 2019 Lessors struggle to repossess jets from Avianca escalates
January 18, 2019 Growing pains sees Norwegian axe 5 bases in cost-cutting program
January 17, 2019 Competition heightens as Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways completes first commercial flight
January 16, 2019 FAA approval of routes and aircraft suspended because of U.S. government shut down
January 15, 2019 15 killed as Boeing 707 military cargo plane crashes in Iran
January 14, 2019 Germany’s Frankfurt Airport braces itself for strike action
January 11, 2019 640 flights canceled as security staff strike again at German airports
January 10, 2019 Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Unveiled
January 9, 2019 Safran to power the Bell Nexus
January 8, 2019 London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports invest millions in anti-drone equipment
January 7, 2019 Luton, U.K.-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering Collapses
December 21, 2018 London Gatwick Airport paralyzed by drones in “deliberate act” of disruption
December 20, 2018 Spirit AeroSystems announces plans for 1,400 more jobs in Wichita expansion
December 19, 2018 First serial H160 takes to the skies
December 18, 2018 TAT Group enters into exclusive negotiations with Sagard, BPI France and Towerbrook funds for acquisition of Sabena technics’ capital
December 17, 2018 U.S. – China trade war doesn’t deter Boeing from opening first 737 plant in China
December 14, 2018 Virgin Galactic’s manned SpaceShipTwo rockets into space and back
December 13, 2018 Threat of jet repossession sees Avianca Brazil file for bankruptcy protection
December 12, 2018 Airbus and Royole Technology sign MoU for aircraft cabin flexible electronic technologies
December 11, 2018 Avianca looks to slash US$10bn 100-jet order
December 10, 2018 Boeing launches longest-range business jet with BBJ 777X
December 7, 2018 India’s DGCA recommends training for its Boeing pilots to replicate Lion Air crash events
December 6, 2018 Boeing, ELG Carbon Fibre find new life for airplane structure material in ground-breaking partnership
December 5, 2018 Lockheed Martin and Airbus sign aerial refuelling Memorandum of Agreement
December 4, 2018 Fly Leasing to sell 12 aircraft
December 3, 2018 Air France to ditch new experimental offshoot Joon
November 30, 2018 Icelandair reverses plans to acquire WOW Air
November 29, 2018 Investigators confirm Lion Air 737 MAX not airworthy prior to fatal crash
November 28, 2018 United Technologies to become three independent companies with Rockwell Collins’ acquisition
November 27, 2018 Qatar Airways increases flight numbers to Iran despite renewed U.S. sanctions
November 26, 2018 Piaggio Aerospace turns to Italian government with request to be put into receivership
November 23, 2018 Caribbean Airlines orders 12 737 MAX 8 jets
November 22, 2018 490 jobs to go in Northern Ireland as Bombardier looks to shed 5,000 positions worldwide
November 21, 2018 easyJet orders additional 17 A320neo
November 20, 2018 Airbus to build two new HOTBIRD satellites for Eutelsat
November 19, 2018 BOC Aviation places Air Macau’s first three new Airbus A320neo aircraft
November 16, 2018 Sale of U.K.’s Flybe sparks interest from multiple directions
November 15, 2018 Aurora Flight Sciences Unveils Odysseus – a Solar-powered Autonomous Aircraft
November 14, 2018 40% jump in fuel price overshadows SIA’s progress in revenue
November 13, 2018 Fatal Lion Air crash suggests need for further training on 737 MAX
November 12, 2018 Boeing-Safran JV Auxiliary Power Units get regulatory go-ahead
November 9, 2018 Bombardier announces intention to cut 5,000 jobs – focus now on business jets
November 8, 2018 FAA and Boeing updating airlines on 737 Max sensor issue after Lion Air crash
November 7, 2018 First A330-800 successfully completes maiden flight
November 6, 2018 Embraer and American Airlines sign new contract for 15 E175s
November 5, 2018 Vietjet firms up on Farnborough MOU for 50 more Airbus A321neos
November 2, 2018 LATAM tie up with American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Airways obtains Chilean antitrust approval
November 1, 2018 Spirit AeroSystems delivers Q3 2018 financial results – all customer deliveries on schedule
October 31, 2018 U.K.’s Brexit budget sees hike in long-haul flight levy – aviation industry hits out
October 30, 2018 Lion Air jet crashes off Jakarta – all 189 on board feared dead
October 29, 2018 Boeing opens first European manufacturing site – Sheffield, U.K.
October 26, 2018 British Airways’ recent cyber-attack may have affected up to 185,000 more customers
October 25, 2018 IATA outlines urgent priorities to minimize Brexit impacts
October 24, 2018 Airbus Hamburg plant faces further delays for delivery of A321 jets
October 23, 2018 Aegean Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 62 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
October 22, 2018 Will latest agreement between Air France and unions see an end to costly pay standoff?
October 19, 2018 Greybull Capital LLP to become the majority shareholder in Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL)
October 18, 2018 GKN Aerospace officially opens state of the art aero-engine repair facility in Malaysia
October 17, 2018 NetJets looks to acquire up to 325 Textron Cessna business jets
October 16, 2018 Aerion’s GE-powered supersonic business jet will meet U.S. noise regulations
October 15, 2018 Embraer introduces the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 Business Jets
October 12, 2018 Singapore Airlines’ New York route now longest commercial non-stop flight
October 11, 2018 United Airlines to create world’s largest flight-training center in Denver
October 10, 2018 Boeing confirms acquisition of aerospace parts distributor KLX Aerospace Solutions
October 9, 2018 Air France offers pilots 45 pay raise – SNLP union remains silent
October 8, 2018 FAA gets new 5-year authorization – now targets minimum seat size
October 5, 2018 Zunum Aero selects Safran Helicopter Engines for hybrid-to-electric aircraft
October 4, 2018 Hurricane Florence costs Delta US$30 million – share price drops 3.4%
October 3, 2018 Primera Air files for bankruptcy
October 2, 2018 Tokyo Century Corporation and All Nippon Airways Trading Company to acquire significant stake in GA Telesis
October 1, 2018 Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines lay foundation stone for joint MRO shop in Poland
September 28, 2018 China’s Comac to fly third of six C919 flight-test jets later this year
September 27, 2018 Helvetic Airways firms up order for 12 E190-E2 jets
September 26, 2018 Ryanair agrees cabin crew Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Italy
September 25, 2018 Bombardier delivers first 90-seat Q400 aircraft to SpiceJet
September 24, 2018 Trent 1000 fixes and testing details released by Rolls-Royce
September 21, 2018 Ryanair’s chairman under threat as annual shareholders’ meeting looms
September 20, 2018 Connectivity study sees Chicago O’Hare Airport at top of the list
September 19, 2018 Cathay Pacific and Boeing to donate first-ever 777 to Arizona museum
September 18, 2018 First ICAO-EASA forum focuses on cheaper, safer and more sustainable aviation
September 17, 2018 U.S. officials voice concern at forum over future need for substantial number of new pilots
September 14, 2018 ST Engineering subsidiary to acquire 100% stake in MRA Systems nacelle manufacturer
September 13, 2018 Norwegian tops fuel efficiency ranking for transatlantic carriers
September 12, 2018 Boeing rehires retirees to overcome delays with delivery of 737s
September 11, 2018 Vereinigung Cockpit calling Ryanair pilots to strike
September 10, 2018 Aeromexico fires three pilots after July crash
September 7, 2018 No major changes expected when Nordea banker takes helm at Finnair
September 6, 2018 Amros-Global and AviTrader Consulting enter Cooperation Agreement
September 5, 2018 IATA urges India to address infrastructure problems and government policies that are hindering aviation growth
September 4, 2018 BARIG: air traffic capacity crisis calls for joint action
September 3, 2018 Boeing – Embraer deal to get Brazilian Government post-election go-ahead
August 31, 2018 UK aerospace threatened by lack of Brexit deal despite record deliveries
August 30, 2018 Laudamotion doubles fleet size as Ryanair secures 75% stake in Austrian carrier
August 29, 2018 Boeing predicts Asia Pacific region will command one-third of demand for pilots, technicians and cabin crew
August 28, 2018 Delta opens new 127,000 ft² engine repair shop
August 27, 2018 Tunisair seeks governmental approval to lay off 1,200 staff
August 24, 2018 China seeks US$16 billion in private investment for aviation projects
August 23, 2018 United Airlines’ Latin American joint ventures delayed due to regional instability
August 22, 2018 FAA approves AerTrak™ for Boeing 757-200 series aircraft
August 21, 2018 Global survey reveals anticipated significant growth in aviation jobs
August 20, 2018 UK CAA report reveals continued drop in passenger satisfaction levels for flying
August 17, 2018 Fraport secures permission to build Terminal 3 Pier G at Frankfurt Airport
August 16, 2018 Honda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet Elite deliveries
August 15, 2018 Mediation begins as Ryanair and Irish pilots try to reach agreement
August 14, 2018 Mediation begins as Ryanair and Irish pilots try to reach agreement
August 13, 2018 FBI investigating how and why Seattle mechanic took commercial plane before fatal crash
August 10, 2018 Airbus' "Zephyr S" stays in the air for 26 days
August 9, 2018 Orix to acquire 30% stake in Avolon with an enterprise value of US$23.7B
August 8, 2018 Boeing HorizonX Ventures invests in 3D printing company Digital Alloys
August 7, 2018 Fraport to sell its 30% stake in Hanover Airport
August 6, 2018 Vintage Junkers crash in Swiss Alps leaves all 20 passengers and crew dead
August 3, 2018 Rolls-Royce increases annual earnings outlook despite Trent 1000 engine problems
August 2, 2018 All 103 onboard Aeromexico Durango to Mexico City flight survive devastating crash
August 1, 2018 Leftist lawmakers aiming to stop Boeing’s bid for Brazil’s Embraer
July 31, 2018 1,500-page report on disappearance of flight MH370 sheds no further light and angers relatives
July 30, 2018 United Airlines to donate flights to reunite immigrant children with their families
July 27, 2018 Bombardier’s Belfast plant receives £12m in aid from U.K. Government
July 26, 2018 EASA welcomes new rules on mental fitness of air crew
July 25, 2018 IAG, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air complain to EC over 300% rise in French ATC strikes
July 24, 2018 Boeing forecasts unprecedented 20-year pilot demand as operators face pilot supply challenges
July 23, 2018 MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg lays foundation stone for new logistics center
July 20, 2018 Ethiopian Airlines confirms it is eying stake in Eritrean Airlines
July 19, 2018 VietJet signs agreement with Boeing for 100 737 MAX Airplanes
July 18, 2018 Air Nostrum and CityJet join forces to create largest pan European regional airline group
July 17, 2018 Embraer and United Airlines sign contract for 25 E175s
July 16, 2018 DHL Express to purchase 14 Boeing 777 Freighters
July 13, 2018 Ryanair one-day strike sees 10% of flights canceled
July 12, 2018 ATR to display new Silver Airways ATR 42-600 at Farnborough International Airshow 2018
July 11, 2018 Airbus family of aircraft grows with the arrival of the A220
July 10, 2018 Air France-KLM shares jump on rise in June passenger traffic
July 9, 2018 Airbus forcasts nearly 37,400 new aircraft valued at US$5.8 trillion required over 20 years
July 6, 2018 Boeing and Embraer to Create Joint Venture Aimed at Accelerating Global Aerospace Growth
July 5, 2018 Judgment of the European Court of Justice: Booked airline must pay compensation in the event of a delay or cancelation
July 4, 2018 Ryanair cancels 1,100 flights, complains about ATC staff shortages
July 3, 2018 ATR forecasts demand for new turboprops to exceed 3,000 over next 20 years
July 2, 2018 After Australia, U.S. carriers now targeted by China over Taiwan spat
June 29, 2018 Austrian low-cost market heats up as IAG enters the frame
June 28, 2018 Airbus Corporate Jets’ first A320neo begins final assembly
June 27, 2018 Landslide majority as U.K.’s parliament votes in favor of third London Heathrow runway
June 26, 2018 U.S. and Dutch unhappy with prospect of Capron as new head of Air France
June 25, 2018 Threat of Airbus leaving the UK after Brexit “a dawning reality”
June 22, 2018 Volkswagen’s Audi and Airbus to test air taxis on Audi’s doorstep
June 21, 2018 Delta to become launch customer for Bombardier’s CRJ900 with ATMOSPHÈRE Cabin
June 20, 2018 Bell and Safran to collaborate on the development of innovative hybrid electric propulsion systems
June 19, 2018 Airbus A330neo en route to function and reliability tests
June 18, 2018 American Airlines protests innocence as it settles US$45 million lawsuit
June 15, 2018 Rolls-Royce confirms 4,600 jobs will go
June 14, 2018 Gatwick’s latest £1.1bn five-year-plan takes total investment over £3bn mark
June 13, 2018 Ryanair fined heavily by Italian Competition Authority over mass cancelations
June 12, 2018 Dreamliners further affected as Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 develops more problems
June 11, 2018 First of six Philippine Airlines A350 XWBs enters final production phase
June 7, 2018 Major blow to Airbus A380 program as two jets to be stripped for parts
June 6, 2018 London Heathrow gets go-ahead for £14 billion third runway
June 5, 2018 Boeing and Safran to collaborate over Auxiliary Power Units
June 4, 2018 Rolls-Royce completes sale of L’Orange to Woodward
June 1, 2018 Rolls-Royce – new inspection technique and tripled capacity to fix Trent 1000 troubles
May 31, 2018 Ryanair to increase holding in Laudamotion to 75% before full buy-out
May 30, 2018 Bombardier unveils two new longer-range business jet variants in Geneva
May 29, 2018 Massive boost for Bombardier C Series with air Baltic order for up to 60 jets
May 28, 2018 Australia and The Netherlands hold Russia ‘liable’ for downing of Flight MH17
May 25, 2018 Airways produces New Zealand’s first report on drones
May 24, 2018 Private search for missing flight MH370 to draw to a close
May 23, 2018 Airbus confirms compliance with WTO subsidy verdict as sanctions loom
May 22, 2018 Airlines faced with critical decision making as jet fuel prices rise
May 21, 2018 Airbus supplier Cotesa to be taken over by Chinese group
May 18, 2018 AHS and AeroGround to collaborate at Berlin’s airports
May 17, 2018 Lufthansa Hit Hardest as Frankfurt Airport System Fails
May 16, 2018 WTO Rules in Favor of Boeing in Trade Spat with EU and Airbus Subsidies
May 15, 2018 Etihad and Emirates to resolve unfair subsidy disputes with the U.S.
May 14, 2018 Boeing, Airbus lose billions with Trump sanctions on Iran
May 11, 2018 Fraport’s international business sees strong revenue growth
May 10, 2018 US carriers made US$4.6 billion in bag fees alone
May 9, 2018 Air France's shares fall after resignation of CEO
May 8, 2018 Lufthansa orders 16 new aircraft
May 7, 2018 22-month low for Air Freight Growth
May 4, 2018 Bombardier sells Downsview, Toronto assembly site
May 3, 2018 United resumes pet transport program after death of a puppy
May 2, 2018 Boeing acquires parts distributor
May 1, 2018 House of Representatives passes FAA reauthorization bill
April 30, 2018 Southwest Airlines exercises 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 options
April 27, 2018 Lufthansa Group continues successful development in first quarter
April 26, 2018 Ardian sells stake in London Luton Airport to AMP Capital
April 25, 2018 Ryanair firms up 737 order
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