Thomas Cook’s chief airline officer Christoph Debus is hopeful that the pan-European leisure group can find an alternative to being broken up if post-Brexit operational continuity requires changes to its status as a majority UK-owned company. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

XTi Aircraft has begun the critical design review of its TriFan 600 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This process is expected to be complete by early April, the Denver, Colorado-based start-up says, at which time the design will be frozen and construction of a 60% scale prototype can begin. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Capital requirements for the airline sector are flying higher than ever before, driven by strong passenger traffic and aircraft fleet demand, transforming aviation into a mainstream finance and asset class. According to a new report released today from the aviation data and analytics leader FlightGlobal. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Textron Aviation is in the final stage of the certification effort for its Cessna Citation Longitude, and expects to secure US approval and begin customer deliveries of the super-midsize business jet before the end of the second quarter. European validation is expected around six months later. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

India has conducted a successful flight of the Rustom II UAV in a configuration that will be used by the country s military. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

American Airlines and Qantas have re-filed an application with US regulators for an immunised joint venture, in the hope that the Trump administration will be more welcoming of the proposed deal. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The US Air Force has no firm plans to replace a wide area surveillance capability if Congress later this year approves a proposal to retire the Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS in 2025, the head of the US Air Force s Air Combat Command says. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Dubai’s primary airport is to undertake a refurbishment of its southern parallel runway next year, which will involve closing it for more than six weeks. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Airbus and Delta Air Lines are spearheading a new initiative intended to simplify introduction of, and access to, high-speed data networks for passengers. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Australia s project to bring together military and civilian air traffic management systems has moved another step forward with Thales, Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence formally signing the A$1.2 billion ($940 million) contract. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading