Thai Lion Air has received its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Avianca chief executive Hernan Rincon has been appointed president of the executive committee at Latin American and Caribbean airline association ALTA. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Collapsed Monarch Airlines’ successful appeal on retention of airport slots hinged on a wrangle over the legal definition of ‘air carrier’, and whether the UK airline could still be considered as such despite its cessation of operations. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Boeing has started final assembly of the third and smallest variant in the re-engined 737 Max family. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Worldwide shipments of fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft rose slightly during the first nine months of 2017, led by a strong performance from the piston-engined sector. However, total billings for the period slid year-on-year, reflecting the mix of shipments in favour of smaller, simpler models. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Further stress testing of the Irkut MC-21 wing box has indicted that the structure will be able to withstand maximum flight loads. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Chinese carrier Okay Airways has finalised an order for five Boeing 787-9s. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The Indian air force test-fired the Mach 2.8 Brahmos cruise missile from an aircraft for the first time on 22 November, moving the anti-ship and land attack capability a step closer to operational use. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Sikorsky has confirmed that the CH-53K King Stallion will make its air show debut at next year’s ILA Berlin event as the airframer pursues a lucrative export contract with Germany. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Airbus has warned that Brexit could jeopardise the UK’s role as the airframer’s primary location for wing design and manufacturing. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading