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Longer lead times prompt ATR to lean on lessors
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Longer lead times prompt ATR to lean on lessors

ATR is experiencing a significant shift in its order fulfillment process due to persistently long lead times for new aircraft orders. Alexis Vidal, senior vice-president, commercial at the regional turboprop manufacturer, attributes this situation to the...

Report: United Approached Delta About Potential Merger
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Report: United Approached Delta About Potential Merger

United Airlines explored discussions regarding a potential merger with Delta Air Lines in early 2023. Delta’s leadership team carefully evaluated the prospective advantages of such an alliance. However, despite initial consideration, negotiations failed to...

Jet2 selects LEAP-1A engines for further 54 Airbus aircraft
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Jet2 selects LEAP-1A engines for further 54 Airbus aircraft

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have finalized an agreement with CFM International to equip fifty-four additional Airbus A321neo aircraft with the LEAP-1A engine. This expansion solidifies CFM’s dominance across the entire A321neo fleet operated by Jet2. The...

Embraer backlog hits record US$34.5bn
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Embraer backlog hits record US$34.5bn

Embraer announced a substantial increase in its order backlog reaching US$34.5 billion during the second quarter of 2026, marking a new record for the company. This significant growth represents a 7% rise from the previous quarter and a notable 16%...

Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance
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Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

Boeing Global Services has initiated a collaboration with Pelico to modernize the maintenance planning and execution processes for the C-17A Globemaster III. The partnership’s primary objective is to reduce depot maintenance cycles, ultimately enhancing...

What’s Gone Wrong With the LAX People Mover
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What’s Gone Wrong With the LAX People Mover

A lawsuit has been filed by the LINXS consortium of contractors against the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Authority regarding issues with the SkyLink people mover system. The suit alleges significant problems related to the construction and operation of the...

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement
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Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

De Havilland Canada has expanded its Extended Service Program PLUS (ESP+) agreement with Widerøe after the Norwegian carrier added four more Dash 8-100 aircraft to the programme. Widerøe became the launch customer for ESP+ in 2022, initially enrolling ten...

TAT wins global Honeywell APU parts deal
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TAT wins global Honeywell APU parts deal

TAT Technologies has secured the exclusive position as the sole global authorized distributor of spare parts for Honeywell Aerospace’s GTCP 331-200/250 auxiliary power unit (APU) platform. This significant expansion builds upon a long-standing partnership...

Inside The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Layout
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Inside The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Layout

The Boeing 747’s upper deck has undergone significant changes throughout its production history, adapting to evolving demands within the airline industry. Initially designed with amenities like a cocktail bar and dense passenger seating, the layout...

A380 Flight Lab unveils new look for Open Fan tests
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A380 Flight Lab unveils new look for Open Fan tests

Airbus and CFM International revealed a fresh livery for the A380 Flight Lab during the Farnborough International Airshow, signifying its involvement in the upcoming CFM RISE Open Fan flight test campaign. This programme is specifically designed to assess...