NASA is preparing to fly the first unmanned robotic rotorcraft on another planet after its latest rover successfully landed on the planet’s surface on 18 February. NASA is preparing to fly the first unmanned robotic rotorcraft on another planet after its latest rover successfully landed on Mars’ surface on 18 February. The US space agency...Continue Reading

Brazil has dropped a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in which it alleged that Bombardier, when developing the jet now called that A220, received unfair subsidies from Canadian governments. Brazil has dropped a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in which it alleged that Bombardier, when developing the jet now called that...Continue Reading

Qantas will build a new flight training centre at Brisbane airport by the end of the year and expand existing facilities at Melbourne, as part of a wider relocation of training assets.   Qantas will build a new flight training centre at Brisbane airport by the end of the year and expand existing facilities at Melbourne,...Continue Reading

Cathay Pacific reported its lowest ever passenger load factor in January, with passenger numbers for the month plunging to six-month lows, as it confronts an “extremely challenging” start to 2021.  Cathay Pacific reported its lowest ever passenger load factor in January, with passenger numbers for the month plunging to six-month lows, as it confronts an...Continue Reading

The US Federal Aviation Administration will publish an airworthiness directive on 19 February ordering the inspection of cargo compartments on Boeing 787 type aircraft, adding to the list of safety and maintenance complications for the aircraft. The FAA estimates that 222 787 aircraft will be impacted, according to a copy of the unpublished directive obtained...Continue Reading

Cebu Pacific has finalised details of its planned Ps12.5 billion ($258 million) rights offering, aimed at providing the Philippine low-cost carrier with funds to repay debts – including those owed to lessors – and ensuring it has sufficient funds to refund passengers. Cebu Pacific has finalised details of its planned Ps12.5 billion ($258 million) rights offering, aimed at...Continue Reading

The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet 4.5 generation fighter. The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet 4.5 generation fighter. The service has for years...Continue Reading

IndiGo chief executive Ronojoy Dutta expects significant growth to come from India’s smaller cities and regional towns. IndiGo chief executive Ronojoy Dutta expects significant growth to come from India’s smaller cities and regional towns. In an interview with FlightGlobal, Dutta notes that airline profitability in India was formerly driven by major routes between key cities,...Continue Reading

US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) aims to consolidate multiple aircraft roles into its Armed Overwatch aircraft programme in order to save money on the War on Terror. US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) aims to consolidate multiple aircraft roles into its Armed Overwatch aircraft programme in order to save money on the...Continue Reading

Officials in Las Vegas have decided to rename the city’s McCarran International Airport after former democratic US senator Harry Reid. Officials in Las Vegas have decided to rename the city’s McCarran International airport after Harry Reid, a former democratic senator from Nevada. The Board of Commissioners from Nevada’s Clark County, which owns the airport, unanimously...Continue Reading