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A new Airbus Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Toulouse delivered its first A321neo airliner on December 27. Airbus built the new FAL in the former “Jean-Luc Lagardère” building that formerly …
Airbus Delivers First New A321neo From Former A380 Production Site Read More
After a four-year hiatus, a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Shanghai. The delivery to Juneyao Airlines could pave the way for the resumption of 737 MAX deliveries, which have …
Boeing Just Delivered the First 787 to China in Years. Now What About MAX? Read More
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production doubled in 2023 but remains a small fraction of overall renewable fuel output. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that SAF production reached 600 …
IATA: SAF Production Growing, But Not Fast Enough Read More
Reliable Robotics, a California-based manufacturer of aircraft automation systems, has successfully flown a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board. The uncrewed aircraft was instead supervised during its fully …
Reliable Robotics Flies Uncrewed Cessna Caravan Read More
Reuters reports that Boeing has informed suppliers that it plans to slow down its near term production ramp up of the 737 MAX airliner, citing sources with knowledge of the …
Reuters: Boeing Delays 737 Production Ramp-Up by 2 Months Read More
The aviation industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 2.5% of global emissions. As concerns about climate change intensify, airlines are under increasing pressure to …
SAF’s Potential Highlighted by Virgin Atlantic’s Transatlantic Flight – So Are SAF’s Problems Read More
Eve Air Mobility announced three new suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Garmin will supply the aircraft’s G3000 Integrated Flight Deck. This system includes a full range …
Eve Air Mobility Names More Suppliers for its eVTOL Program Read More
Embraer is pushing U.S. carriers to embrace its E2 family of regional jets, according to CEO Francisco Gomes Neto. He told Reuters during a recent interview that Embraer has been …
Embraer Touting E2 Jets for U.S. Market Read More
Leonardo’s AW169 is getting a pair of new options that will increase its operational flexibility. The manufacturer is developing an increased gross weight (IGW) kit and adding an 11-seat configuration …
AW169 Gets New Increased Gross Weight and 11-Passenger Options Read More
Boeing has updated its guidance for 2023. The company says it will deliver fewer 737s than planned this year due to a quality issue at supplier Spirit AeroSystems. Until now, …
Boeing Cuts 2023 Delivery Forecast; Keeps Production Plan in Place Read More