Guillaume Faury named as successor to Airbus chief executive Tom Enders has big paratrooper boots to fill. The former military man has achieved during six years as head of Europe s aerospace behemoth what many believed could never happen. He brought a squabbling alliance of political and industrial egos under a single management, brand, and...Continue Reading
A Lockheed Martin F-22 coming in for a landing at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska crash landed and skidded across the runway, the second incident with the aircraft type this year. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The worldwide fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft were grounded for inspections after a problem with the aircraft s engine fuel tube was discovered, which is believed to be related to the first crash of the stealth fighter a few weeks ago. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Embraer has released a 9-page agreement that describes the corporate structure of its planned joint business with Boeing, including provisions intended to protect the value of Embraer’s minority share. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Earlier this year, an employee at a major US aerospace company shared a company presentation marked “proprietary” with an alleged Chinese intellectual property spy. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Aer Lingus chief executive Stephen Kavanagh will step down from the role at the end of the year and be replaced by British Airways executive Sean Doyle. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The Indian government has reduced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) taxes by three percentage points to 11%, effective 11 October. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Air Force faces challenges both increasing operational squadrons by 24% to 386 by 2025-2030, as it competes for funds with the US Army and Navy, which are also attempting to grow and modernize their equipment. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
An alleged Chinese intelligence officer has been extradited to the USA to face criminal charges related to a scheme to steal trade secrets from leading US aviation companies, including GE Aviation, says the US Department of Justice Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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