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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
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
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
American Airlines Group has placed a firm order for 90 Embraer 175 jetliners, with purchase rights for an additional 43 of the aircraft. The jets are to be configured in …
American Airlines Orders Up To 133 Embraer 175s 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
Boeing is in preliminary talks to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the company it spun off in 2005. This potential acquisition marks a significant shift in Boeing’s strategy, as it would …
Spirit AeroSystems in Talks with Boeing and Airbus Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration released a new report on Boeing’s safety culture on February 26. The report contains the findings and recommendations of the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Expert Review …
ODA Review Panel Issues Report on Boeing’s Safety Culture Read More
Boeing has replaced the head of the 737 MAX program, effective immediately, in the first major executive shakeup since the revelation of quality control problems on its 737 production line. …
Boeing Replaces 737 MAX Program Head Read More
Deliveries at ATR increased by 44 percent in 2023, totaling 36 aircraft, amid strengthening demand from regional airlines. ATR’s sales also improved in 2023. It took orders for 40 new …
ATR Deliveries Jump in 2023 Read More
The European Commission (EC) has approved Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of fellow South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines. The approval is in the form of a conditional clearance, which is subject …
Korean Air Gains EC Approval for Asiana Airlines Acquisition Read More