Textron Systems continues to develop its thrust-vectoring X5-55 unmanned air vehicle (UAV), adding propulsion pod enclosures and a landing platform, as well as improving its flight control software, with an aim of demonstrating technology that could be used on a replacement aircraft for the US Army s RQ-7 Shadow. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Airbus directors have named Guillaume Faury as successor to Tom Enders as chief executive. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The first Airbus A220-100 bound for Delta Air Lines has conducted its maiden flight from Mirabel Airport in Quebec. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Scoot has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo out of the 39 jets it has on firm order with the manufacturer. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

US president Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that regulates aircraft seat size while providing five years of guaranteed funding to the Federal Aviation Administration. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The US Air Force designated its hypersonic research rocket, the GOLauncher1, as the X-60A. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Israeli carrier Arkia is to take delivery of the first Airbus A321LR, replacing original launch operator Primera Air, although a date for the handover has yet to be fixed. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Europe-headquartered MRO provider SR Technics has tentatively agreed a partnership with US line support specialist FEAM Maintenance/Engineering to jointly serve customers in the two regions. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

United Arab Emirates investigators are probing an incident in which an Airbus A320 turned onto Sharjah s runway in the wrong direction before an intersection take-off. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Indian civil aviation ministry has released a policy that aims to shorten passenger processing times at airports by using biometric data. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading