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Bell Textron, Inc. has approved the use of the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System Next Generation (RADS-NG) across Bell’s fleet of commercial helicopters such as the Bell 505, Bell 429, Bell …
Bell Approves GE Aerospace Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostics for Use Across Fleet Read More
Supply chain constraints limit A350 production to six aircraft per month and delay A350F deliveries to 2027 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, raising concerns about production In February, …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Delta Air Lines has revised its first-quarter profit estimates downward, projecting a range of 30 cents to 50 cents per share, a significant reduction from the previous forecast of 70 …
Delta Cuts Profit Forecast on Expected Slowdown in Business Travel Read More
GE Aerospace’s Catalyst turboprop engine has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 33 certification involved over 23 test engines and more …
GE Aerospace’s Catalyst Engine Achieves FAA Certification Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine for use on the Airbus A320neo family. The Advantage is the latest variant of the PW1100G geared turbofan …
FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage Upgrade for A320neo Family Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. – Ongoing supply chain challenges at Airbus will delay the launch of its A350 freighter until 2027. Additionally, the company is unlikely to increase the production rate of …
Supply Chain Challenges Limit A350 Production to Six Aircraft Per Month, A350F Deliveries Delayed to 2027 Read More
Pilatus enjoyed a banner year in 2024, delivering 153 aircraft and achieving record sales despite ongoing challenges in its supply chain. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer reported total sales of 1.633 …
Pilatus Delivered 153 Aircraft in 2024, Almost $2 Billion in Sales Read More
Airbus and Boeing look to further increase production in 2025 /// Steel and aluminum tariffs raise concerns for production Note: Light red color means the program is temporarily producing at …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2025 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
ATR, the turboprop manufacturer co-owned by Airbus and Leonardo, has pushed back its service entry target for its envisioned next-generation, low-emission aircraft, the ATR Evo. Originally slated for a 2030 …
ATR Pushes Back EVO Development Schedule Read More
Ongoing supply chain challenges, labor strikes, and inflationary pressures have severely impacted production capacity, leaving manufacturers struggling to meet the strong demand for both narrowbody and widebody aircraft. This raises …
Boeing and Airbus Face Pressure to Boost Production — Can They Deliver? Read More