From albatrosses to slimy eels: Aircraft design and concepts inspired by nature
The natural world has long been one of the great sources of inspiration for creative minds and a…
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Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank
Private jet operator Wheels Up has finalized the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom aircraft as part of the…
ATR halts development of ATR 42-600S STOL variant to focus on core products
Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has decided to halt the development of its short takeoff and landing (STOL)…
Cirrus earns certification for SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet in Canada
The newest Cirrus aircraft models, the SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet, have received certification from Transport…
Airbus forecasts Asia Pacific region to require 19,500 new aircraft by 2043
Airbus has released its latest forecast for the Asia Pacific aviation market, predicting that the region will require…
Air China signs agreement with COMAC to launch Boeing and Airbus widebody rival
Air China and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have reportedly signed a framework agreement for the airline…
Avia Solutions Group orders 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider, has ordered 80 Boeing 737…
HK Express advances towards 40-strong fleet with arrival of 10th Airbus A321neo
Hong Kong carrier HK Express Airways has welcomed the arrival of its 10th Airbus A321neo as it continues…
Rare birds: Commercial passenger jets whose remaining numbers are dwindling fast
In an age when demand for passenger air travel is soaring, new passenger-carrying aircraft are being delivered as…
Britten-Norman reaches deal with Falkland Islands for more Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman has reached a tentative $9.75 million agreement with the Falkland Islands government to deliver four new BN2B-26…
First Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines completes maiden flight
The first Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines has completed its maiden flight at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in…
Airbus delivered 62 new aircraft to 37 customers in October 2024
Airbus has announced its new order and delivery numbers for October 2024, surpassing the deliveries made in September…
Airbus Helicopters announces multiple orders for H125s and H145s
Airbus Helicopters has announced multiple orders for H125s and H145s as the European Rotors trade show in Amsterdam…
Archer deal with Japan Airlines startup includes plans for 100 eVTOL purchase
A new agreement between electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation and a Japan Airlines startup…
China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters
Bosses at China Airlines are reportedly nearing a decision over an order for both Airbus and Boeing long-haul…
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype records first lift-off during flight test
The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype has recorded its first lift-off during the flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany. …
Medical response firm buys four Airbus helicopter types in 28-strong order
US firm Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters comprised of four different…
Leonardo sells 10 AW189 helicopters to leasing company GDHF
Leonardo announced on November 5, 2024, that it had closed a deal with helicopter leasing company GDHF for…