Qatar Airways is replacing a previous order for Airbus A320neos with a revised agreement for 50 A321neos configured with a new fuselage door arrangement. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Israeli air force on 6 December declared its Lockheed Martin F-35I “Adir” combat aircraft as having achieved initial operational capability. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

British Airways’ chief executive Alex Cruz has defended its decision to end free meals on its short-haul flights and predicted that all airlines would eventually follow its example. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Qatar will operate a future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, having signed an option to boost a previous commitment for 24 of the type. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Northrop Grumman is partnering with composites manufacturer VX Aerospace on a canister-launched unmanned air vehicle that could fly on the US Navy s updated Boeing E/A-18G Growler. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Spirit AeroSystems plans add 1,000 jobs and invest $1 billion over the next five years in Wichita, Kansas, as the aerostructures firm prepares for rising commercial aircraft production rates and growth in the company s defence business, which includes a supplier role on the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Bell Helicopter s 525 super-twin will be required to operate with a system that annunciates to the flight crew whether the fly-by-wire system s flight envelope protections are on or off and other details, the US Federal Aviation Administration says. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Delta Air Lines and Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet have reached an agreement to create a joint business on routes between the USA and Canada. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

GlobeAir the world s largest operator of Cessna Citation Mustang business jets is planning to launch a per-seat, on-demand air taxi service next year, to take advantage of the rising interest in its entry-level aircraft and an explosion in the use of mobile technology platforms. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

ICBC Leasing has committed to another 55 Comac C919 narrowbodies, making it the Chinese manufacturer’s largest customer. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading