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Air Canada, Canada’s national flag carrier, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A220-300 aircraft. This latest order comes on the fifth anniversary of the airline’s first …
Air Canada Orders More A220s Read More
Boeing announced on Tuesday the resumption of production across all its airplane programs, including the 737 MAX, 767, and 777/777X, following a seven-week strike by 33,000 factory workers that ended …
All Boeing Production Lines Back Online After Strike Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is experiencing another leadership change as Administrator Michael Whitaker announced his departure on December 12th. Whitaker, who assumed the role in October 2023, will step …
FAA Administrator Whitaker to Step Down as Trump Takes Office Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that Boeing has not yet resumed production of 737 MAX airplanes following a recent machinists strike, Reuters reported last week. However, the company …
FAA Head Says Boeing’s 737 Production Remains Paused Post-Strike Read More
Malaysia Airlines, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft. This A330-900 widebody jet, leased from Avolon, will be the first of 20 to …
Malaysia Airlines Receives First A330-900 Read More
Dubai-based Emirates airline received its first Airbus A350-900 on Tuesday, a significant step in its fleet modernization and expansion plans. The aircraft, part of a 65-plane order, will be deployed …
Emirates Takes Delivery of First A350-900 Read More
Airbus delivers first A321XLR and reiterates target for 770 jets for the year In October, deliveries were on the low side for Airbus and very low for Boeing, while orders …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Boeing, the U.S. aerospace giant, announced significant job cuts on Monday, impacting thousands of workers across several states. The company will lay off over 2,500 employees in Washington, Oregon, South …
Boeing to Cut Over 2,500 Jobs as Major Layoff Plan Takes Shape Read More
Following an extensive market review, and in light of lingering tensions on its supply chain, ATR has decided to focus its efforts on further boosting the competitiveness of its current …
ATR Ceases Development of ATR 42-600S STOL Version Read More
Boeing has released its 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF), projecting sustained growth in the air cargo industry. The aerospace giant forecasts a 4% annual increase in air cargo traffic …
Boeing Projects Annual 4 Percent Growth in Air Cargo Through 2043 Read More