Development of the CRAIC CR929 is gathering pace, as its Sino-Russian manufacturers look for more parts suppliers having finalised its external shape. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The Royal Canadian Air Force has issued a draft request for proposal to five potential suppliers to replace its Boeing CF-18A/B Hornet fleet. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Spirit AeroSystems remains confident it will close a proposed acquisition of European aerospace company Asco despite concerns from European regulators. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Spirit AeroSystems has fully recovered from fuselage production delays that recently rippled from its Wichita manufacturing facility to Boeing’s 737 assembly site in Renton, say Spirit’s executives. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Hainan Airlines saw a 90% year-on-year tumble in its third quarter operating profit to CNY234 million ($33.5 million). Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Investigators from Indonesia’s National Transport Safety Committee (NTSC) have obtained audio recordings of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 that crashed on 29 October from air navigation service provider AirNav Indonesia. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Virgin Australia has been selected as the preferred airline group to open a pilot training centre at Tamworth Regional airport. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Department of Justice has levied new charges against 10 alleged Chinese spies who purportedly sought to steal proprietary corporate information, including information related to commercial aircraft turbofan engines. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
General Electric’s aviation division posted significant third quarter gains in revenue and profit amid a continued acceleration in deliveries of CFM International Leap turbofans. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Indonesia will deploy three helicopters and 14 ships over the next two days to aid in the search and recovery of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 that crashed on 29 October. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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