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Slow deliveries in August – orders mixed. Cathay Pacific books 30 A330-900s In August, deliveries were slow and orders mixed. On the orders front, the highlight was Cathay Pacifics order …
Airbus and Boeing Report August 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, representing a significant milestone in the development of the company’s ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. The demonstrator, which has …
Heart Aerospace Unveils Full-Scale Demonstrator for ES-30 Program Read More
Boeing’s machinists in the Puget Sound area are set to go on strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a new four-year employment contract. The decision follows a union vote on September …
Boeing Machinists Reject Contract Offer and Vote to Strike Read More
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
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has signed an agreement with Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority officials to develop a factory-owned sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The Airport Authority operates and …
Pilatus to Build Sales and Service Center in Florida Read More
Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its second flight on August 26, showcasing significant advancements in its development. This milestone follows the aircraft’s successful inaugural flight in March. During …
Boom’s Supersonic Demonstrator Makes Second Flight Read More
Boeing has confirmed a temporary halt in flight testing of its entire 777-9 fleet following the discovery of a failed engine-related structural component. The Air Current reported on August 19 …
Boeing Halts 777-9 Flight Tests After Engine Component Failure Read More
A Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator (FFS), manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training Inc, has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Level D certification and been delivered to FlightSafety International’s …
TRU Simulation Delivers Cessna Longitude FFS to FlightSafety International Read More
Air Baltic, the national airline of Latvia, and Airbus announced a significant fleet expansion with airBaltic exercising options for an additional 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This move strengthens airBaltic’s commitment …
airBaltic Exercises Options for 10 More Airbus A220-300s Read More
Rolls-Royce has clinched a significant deal with Cathay Pacific for 60 Trent 7000 engines to power 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This order comes alongside a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement, which …
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Deal with Cathay Pacific for Trent 7000 Engines Read More