Delta Air Lines’ first Airbus A350-900 made its maiden sortie today, flying for 5h 37min off the coast of France. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 evacuated passengers via emergency slides at Newark airport on 23 May, after it was alerted to flames on one of its engines. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

President Donald Trump unveiled his $639.1 billion fiscal year 2018 defence budget request this week, one that underwhelmed Washington and may not survive Congress. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

With a Defense Department review of Lockheed Martin F-35 and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet still ongoing, procurement for the Joint Strike Fighter remained steady in the president s fiscal year 2018 budget request. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Allegiant Air will place its first new Airbus A320 into service as soon as tomorrow, as the airline says it does not rule out buying additional new aircraft in the future. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Alaska Air Group is likely chose the Boeing 737s over Airbus A320 family narrowbodies should it transition back to a single-type fleet, says chief financial officer Brandon Pedersen. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

In his first international trip as US president, Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh bearing a record-setting arms deal for Saudi Arabia that features integrated air defense systems, Black Hawk helicopters – including local assembly – and precision-guided munitions, in a multi-billion contract bonanza for Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

As a decision on acquiring new tankers for the Israeli air force becomes time-critical, two options are the subject of a heated debate within the nation’s defence ministry. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Israel’s air force has formally split its “Knights of the Yellow Bird” squadron into two separate units: one operating upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130Hs; and the other equipped with the new-generation J-model Hercules. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Fast-expanding trip planning and handling specialist Jetex is increasing its French presence through a 15-city tie-up with airport management company Edeis, it said at the show this afternoon. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading