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Source: Airbus Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will have its entire Airbus A350 fleet back in operation by September 7, following repairs to fuel lines in the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce Trent …
Cathay Pacific to Quickly Resume Full A350 Operations Read More
Currently, NASA is pursuing several key goals encompassing diverse areas like lunar exploration, scientific discovery, and technological advancements. NASA is setting its sights on the Moon and beyond, aiming for …
Top 100 NASA Contractors 2023 Read More
Global air passenger traffic saw a remarkable increase of nearly 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) for 2023 reached 94.1% of the pre-pandemic …
The Commercial Jet Market Continues to Recover: Key Insights and Projections Read More
Boeing has discovered another production issue with its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, this time involving improperly installed fasteners on some undelivered planes. The company says the issue does not affect the …
Boeing Discovers New Fastener Problem on South Carolina 787 Line Read More
Russia’s latest civil aircraft production plan features a collaborative effort with Belarus: the LMS-192 Osvey. This 19-seat, high-wing twin-turboprop aircraft targets regional commercial air travel and will be powered by …
Russia and Belarus Team Up on New 19-Seat Regional Aircraft Read More
Textron Aviation has announced FAA certification for a new Combi interior configuration for the passenger variant of their Cessna SkyCourier turboprop aircraft. This option allows operators to simultaneously transport nine …
Textron Aviation Receives FAA Certification for Cessna SkyCourier Combi Option Read More
Spirit AeroSystems plans to lay off hundreds of workers at its Wichita, Kan. facility over the next few weeks, according to an internal memo seen by Wichita-based KSN. The company’s …
Spirit AeroSystems Plans Layoffs Amid 737 Production Slow Down Read More
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has awarded €9.3 million to a consortium developing a hydrogen fuel cell system for commercial airplanes. The BALIS 2.0 project, led by …
German Government Funds Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research Read More
After a tense period of negotiation, Canadian Airbus A220 jet assembly workers have finally approved a new five-year contract. This prevents a potential lockout that could have significantly impacted production …
Canadian A220 Plant Workers Agree to New Contract Read More
GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, is proud to unveil the founding underwriters for its new space-focused business, The GovExec Space Project, which …
The GovExec Space Project Launched Read More