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Weak ordering activity /// Boeing announces temporary Dreamliner rate cut The month of April was a rather uneventful month for orders and deliveries. On the deliveries front, Boeing handed over …
Airbus and Boeing Report April 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The recently passed U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization act exempts new Boeing 767-300F freighters from FAA emissions requirements until 2033. The measure thus grants a reprieve for the …
767 Freighter Granted Reprieve by FAA Reauthorization Act 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
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
Caribbean airline St Barth Executive will be the launch customer for a short takeoff and landing (STOL) version of Tecnam’s P2012 twin. The operator will use the aircraft for …
St Barth Executive to Introduce STOL Version of P2012 Read More
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Denver to Houston (flight WN3695) encountered an issue with one of its engine nacelles shortly after takeoff and had to return to Denver …
Southwest Airlines 737-800 Loses an Engine Cowl After Takeoff 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
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