When Airbus first set out back in 2004 to develop a new widebody under the A350 designation, it originally posited an upgraded version of the existing A330 twinjet. Having taken aim at the then-new Boeing 787, Airbus quickly realised that this derivative programme would be handicapped in the race against the Dreamliner and went back...Continue Reading

Airbus has disclosed an order for 10 more A350-900s as well as 10 A330neo twinjets, attributing both agreements to undisclosed customers. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Embraer expects to secure approval for its proposed commercial aviation joint venture with Boeing within the current administration of Brazil president Michel Temer, before a new government takes over in 2019 following elections in October. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Norwegian investigators have recommended that Airbus Helicopters redesign the main gearbox on the Super Puma family in order to improve its “robustness, reliability and safety” following the fatal 2016 crash of an H225. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Ethiopian Airlines will establish a local cabin equipment production facility in co-operation with German interior specialist ACM Aerospace. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading