Once thought of as short-term irritants, Chinese aircraft lessors have grown to a size where they are changing the dynamics of the traditionally Western-dominated industry. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

On the eve of the 75th anniversary of Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, Pratt & Whitney has revealed a new prototyping arm assigned to develop new engines in half the time and for half the cost. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The State Department approved a possible direct commercial sale of six Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters to India for an estimated cost of $930 million on 12 June. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Aero Vodochody and its new partner Israel Aerospace Industries are making a late bid to be selected for the US Air Force s OA-X close air support programme with an advanced version of the L-159 they say could be ready for delivery from 2020. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Textron Aviation has made its integrated terrain awareness and warning system (iTAWS) standard equipment on the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER, and will add the feature to the 250 variant of the twin-engined turboprop family “in the near future”. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Airbus has delivered the first A320neo-family aircraft from its manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama, handing over an A321neo to Hawaiian Airlines. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

US security officials have uncovered specific cargo-related terrorist threats against US-bound aircraft, prompting the customs agency to tighten requirements related to air cargo reporting. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Ilyushin has teamed up with Russian unmanned air system developer Kronstadt Group to develop a large autonomous aircraft that could deliver cargo to remote areas. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Diamond Aircraft is stepping up its global sales, marketing and support effort as part of a wider strategy from its new Chinese owner to position the business and general aviation manufacturer as the leading brand and producer of fixed-wing, piston-engined types. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Kuwaiti carrier Jazeera Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, and is putting the twinjet into service on the Dubai route. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading