Lockheed Martin began milling the first part for its X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology test aircraft at its facility in Palmdale, California, after earlier this year being selected by NASA to design, build and flight test a Low Boom Flight Demonstrator. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Copa Airlines chief executive Pedro Heilbron expects a planned three-way joint venture with Avianca and United Airlines to go into effect in end-2020 “at best”, underlining the several rounds of regulatory approvals needed for the deal. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Canadian carrier WestJet intends to seek joint ventures with carriers that fly across the Pacific Ocean after it finalises deals with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM Group, says WestJet’s chief executive Ed Sims. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The nose gear of a Bombardier Dash 8-300 operated by regional Canadian carrier PAL Airlines collapsed during landing at a Newfoundland airport on 15 November. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Access to competitive slots at London Heathrow continues to be a crucial factor in JetBlue Airways’ deliberation over starting flights across the Atlantic, as the airline’s chief executive persists in highlighting challenges faced by smaller carriers like JetBlue in an industry dominated by bigger rivals. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Lockheed Martin s Sikorsky received a $382 million contract for eight MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from the US Navy. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Brazilian carrier Azul is in “very tough” discussions with Airbus over delays to the A330-900 that may push its first delivery beyond 2019. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Aurora Flight Science plans to fly Odysseus, a long-endurance, high-altitude drone, powered by solar cells and batteries, for the first time in Spring 2019. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Slovenian business aircraft management company Elit Avia is expanding its presence in Asia to exploit the growing demand in the region for high-end business jets. The company, headquartered in Ljubljana, manages a fleet of 23 midsize, large-cabin and long-range jets including Dassault Falcon 7Xs, Gulfstream G550, G650s and Bombardier Global 6000/XRSs for its mainly European...Continue Reading
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