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Aerospace Suppliers in for Uneven Recovery

While most Tier 1 OEMs carry the financial muscle to rebound quickly from the Covid pandemic, diversification proves key to long-term prospects.

Boeing Wins Order for Twelve 737-800BCFs from BBAM

A firm order for a dozen 737 Boeing Converted Freighters signals continuing strength in the air cargo market.

Porter Airlines Revealed as Major Embraer E-Jet Customer

A firm order for 30 E195-E2s makes Porter Airlines the North American launch customer for the Embraer series of jets.

Ryanair CEO Sings Praises of Newly Delivered Max 8-200s

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.

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Pandemic Accelerates Move Toward Digital Training Methods

Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.

IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.

Network Airlines Lobby To Keep Slot Rule Waivers in Place

As authorities consider reimposing “use it or lose it” rules, carriers again consider the possibility of operating “ghost flights” to keep their slots.

Airbus Delivers 77 Airliners in June

Europe’s dominant airframer sees deliveries accelerate as pandemic effects begin to wane.

IATA Calls for Clarity from Governments as Airlines Bleed Cash

During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.

Porter Airlines to Restart Operations on September 8

With the restart of services from Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, Porter Airlines will resume flights after more than 18 months of Covid-related inactivity.

No Survivors Found from Russian An-26 Crash in Kamchatka

An Antonov An-26 twin turboprop operated by Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise crashed in the sea while on approach to Palana Airport on Russia's Pacific coast.

Pilots of Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Survive Ditching Off Oahu

Transair Flight 810 ditched off the coast of West Oahu following engine trouble soon after takeoff.

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis

Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.

EU’s Covid Pass Risks Disrupting Air Travel

Europe’s airlines and airports lament the uncoordinated and unaligned approach to the verification of the EU Digital Covid Certificate.

Airbus, Delta TechOps Welcome GE to Digital Alliance

Under an expanded partnership, GE Digital will double the analytics and parts scope of the existing Airbus-Delta TechOps Digital Alliance.

Saudi Arabia Weighs Launch of New ‘National' Airline

Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.

UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.

United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Narrowbodies

Deals for 200 Max jets and 70 A321neos mark the largest airplane commitment in United’s history.

Boeing Says 777X Certification Target Remains Late 2023

A decision by the FAA to reject a request for type inspection authorization appears not to have changed Boeing’s target for 777X approval.

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