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The new Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range business jet has been awarded type certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for customer deliveries of the aircraft to get …
G700 Awarded FAA Certification Read More
Surf Air Mobility, a developer of electric powertrains, has delayed certification of its electric engine system to 2027. The company blames the new delay on limitations in current technology. Key …
Surf Air Mobility Reports New Delay to Electric Powertrain Certification Read More
Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Company, has added SAFFiRE Renewables LLC to its investment portfolio. SARV focuses on creating opportunities for Southwest to obtain scalable …
Southwest Airlines Acquires SAFFiRE Renewables Read More
Major changes are afoot at Boeing as the company has announced a shakeup in the company’s leadership as it deals with the fallout of a January 5 incident in which …
Boeing Shakes Up Leadership: Calhoun to Step Down, Pope to Lead Commercial Airplanes Read More
Boom Supersonic flew its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft for the first time on March 22 at the Mojave Air & Space Port. Flight testing the new demonstrator is another step …
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Demonstrator Makes Maiden Flight Read More
GE Aerospace announced a strategic investment of more than EUR64 million (approximately $70 million) in its European manufacturing facilities. This initiative, which will be implemented throughout 2024, aims to enhance …
GE Aerospace Announces €64 Million Investment in European Manufacturing Read More
IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has successfully tested the V2500 turbofan using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover in Germany. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised …
IAE Successfully Runs V2500 Turbofan on 100% SAF Read More
Embraer, the world’s third-largest aircraft maker, is forecasting growth in both aircraft deliveries and revenue for 2024. However, the company acknowledges ongoing challenges within the global supply chain. Embraer anticipates …
Embraer Expects Another Good Year in 2024 Read More
February was another quiet month for commercial aircraft production and orders. Boeing delivered 27 commercial jets compared to Airbus with 49 units. This compares to 28 deliveries for Boeing and …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Emirates president Tim Clark sat down for a discussion with aviation journalist Max Kingsley-Jones at the Aviation Club in London on February 29. He said that Emirates once expected to …
Emirates’ Tim Clark Expects 777-9 Delivery to Be Pushed Back to 2026 Read More