Stefano Villanti assumes the role of Managing Director for Leonardo Helicopters, commencing his duties on September 1st. He possesses a decade of leadership experience within the company’s rotorcraft business sector. Prior to this appointment, Villanti held senior roles encompassing Sales, Marketing, and Contracts over the preceding three years. As...
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Several fighter jets currently in service represent significant advancements in aerial combat technology, demonstrating considerable power and capability. These aircraft possess advanced features designed to enhance their performance across a range of...
Bombardier forcefully rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion that it was exploiting the United States, responding directly to his threat regarding jet sales and manufacturing locations. The Canadian manufacturer stated its operations support “tens of...
Recently deployed indigenous glide bomb could prove a useful tool against Russian ground forces. Ukraine’s development of the ‘Vyrivnyuvach’ indigenous glide bomb is a direct response to Russia’s invasion, helping to offset a key threat to Ukrainian troops...
US President Donald Trump has declared that Bombardier will no longer be permitted to sell aircraft in the United States unless it manufactures them there, in a… The post Trump threatens to ban Bombardier jet sales unless production moves to US appeared...
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Boeing completed the delivery of five CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Egypt’s air force, marking a significant step in a contract finalized in January 2023. The handover occurred during the El Alamein air show between September 8th and 10th. This initial...
India has initiated a significant procurement effort within its defense sector, signaling the potential near completion of the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft upgrades. The Defence Acquisition Council authorized an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) valued at INR1.1...
Two of the Air Force's heaviest hitters go head-to-head.
Airbus announced an increase of 9 percent in aircraft deliveries during August, totaling 254 units for the month. The A321neo variant was particularly strong, contributing 26 deliveries across a diverse range of destinations including locations within...
Trump’s renewed Bombardier threat revives a Gulfstream dispute while putting major US business-jet operators and orders in focus.
US investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the September 6th runway overrun of an Amazon Boeing 767-300 freighter at Miami International Airport. Preliminary findings indicate that the aircraft, while overrunning runway 30, collided with...
A vote among Boeing engineers could significantly impact the company’s operations, potentially leading to a work stoppage. This situation presents a critical juncture for Boeing as it grapples with ongoing issues related to quality control and safety...
Airbus has finalized an agreement for eleven additional Airbus A350 Freighters, bringing the total confirmed orders to one hundred fifteen. This latest deal, completed on August 31st, includes a commitment for eight further aircraft of the type. The new...
The eighth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow has been postponed by two years due to ongoing instability in the Middle East region and continued conflict between Iran and the United States. The decision, announced on September 7th, was made by...
Airbus has experienced significant delays impacting the delivery of its A330neo aircraft, specifically affecting premium configurations slated for deployment on flights within the United States. These disruptions occurred due to a pause in deliveries that...
La Compagnie, the all-business-class transatlantic operator, is expanding its route network with the addition of Dusseldorf, Germany. This new destination will join Paris, Nice, and Milan within the airline’s existing operations. The expansion is slated to...
Electric aircraft boasts EASA certification and recent FAA exemption.
PAL-V, a Dutch flying car developer, announced it has achieved a significant certification milestone from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This achievement marks progress in the development of their Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) platform. The...
Versatile piston helicopter features factory air conditioning, cargo hook, and upgraded Garmin avionics.
A fatal accident occurred during Athens Flying Week on September 5th, resulting in the loss of both members of a Greek Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom flight crew. The incident took place near the nation’s capital while the aircraft was performing...
A Beechcraft Bonanza experienced a fatal crash on Tuesday, October 31st, resulting in two fatalities. The aircraft impacted a rural property located at Stockleigh within the Logan local government area near Brisbane, Australia. Initial reports confirm that...
GeminiJets announced a new release of airplane models scheduled for July and August 2026. This upcoming collection represents the company’s twentieth anniversary since its launch. The announcement details specific aircraft models set to be available during...
The increasing retirement of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350 widebody airframes presents a significant hurdle for aircraft recyclers globally. Concerns center on the advanced composite materials used extensively in both aircraft designs,...
On September 7, 2026, QantasLink received its inaugural Embraer E190 aircraft at Perth Airport. This delivery represents a significant step forward for the airline's operations within the QantasLink network. The new E190 is intended to replace older...
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announced the appointment of Sylvain Fagot as Senior Vice President (SVP) Components, commencing October 1, 2026. This transition follows François Gueguen’s departure from AFI KLM E&M, where...
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence announced today that the Swedish-supplied ASC 890 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft participated in a combat operation over Ukraine. This marks the initial operational deployment of the advanced radar...
Icelandair’s storied 757 received a swift retirement in Lleida, then sections of its Northern Lights paint were rescued.
A closer look at why Boeing invested in such a thorough overhaul of the 777, while Airbus only lightly refreshed the A330.
Ryanair is adjusting its disembarkation procedures following an Italian investigation into a disproportionately high number of incidents involving people falling from built-in airstairs on Boeing 737 aircraft, primarily Ryanair jets. Investigators state...
Behind the scenes of the rapid ramp up by Boeing's Air Dominance division.