The prototype of the developmental AVIC AG600 amphibious aircraft has started low-speed taxiing trials in a reservoir, pending its first flight from water. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Alaska Airlines will cease service to Mexico City on 7 November when it ends twice-daily flights from Los Angeles, marking a complete retreat from what has been an increasingly-competitive market. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded nearly $70 million in contracts to Lockheed Martin, Boeing and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to further develop airborne anti-ballistic missile lasers. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Garmin has acquired US electronic flightplanning services provider FltPlan, in a move designed to bolster its portfolio of aviation services for its global customer base. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Austria’s government has given the green light to begin replacing the aged fleet of A rospatiale Alouette III helicopters operated by its air force. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Russian Helicopters is preparing to restart flight-test activities with the Kamov Ka-62 medium-twin having been forced to alter the design of the rotorcraft to address an unspecified issue. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s first Airbus A330 multi-role tanker/transport made its public debut on 1 September, taking part in the service’s 50th anniversary parade. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Budget carrier Ryanair is again claiming air traffic control discrimination against London Stansted flights, submitting a new complaint to the European Commission and the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

There used to be a saying in aviation that becoming a millionaire was easy: you simply started with a billion. If that maxim is less true in today’s somewhat more financially disciplined airline world, it certainly does not apply to those responsible for building aircraft. The biggest 100 businesses in aerospace are continuing to ratchet...Continue Reading

Iberia has retrieved an Airbus A340-600 damaged in a hard landing at Quito, but has yet to determine when the aircraft will re-enter airline service. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading