Less than a year after receiving its first pair of brand-new Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters, the US Air Force (USAF) is planning to upgrade the type with new systems worth up to $981 million. Less than a year after receiving its first pair of brand-new Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters, the US Air Force...Continue Reading

Canadian pilot training company CAE’s civil aerospace business turned a C$48 million ($38 million) operating profit in the third quarter of the company’s 2021 fiscal year despite the pandemic driving revenue down by more than half. Canadian pilot training company CAE’s civil aerospace business turned a C$48 million ($38 million) operating profit in the third...Continue Reading

Israeli flag-carrier El Al is considering raising further capital as part of its efforts to secure loan financing. The airline says it is “examining the possibility” of raising capital to “strengthen” the company’s equity position. El Al says this reinforced equity is a condition of the Israeli ministry of finance and other institutions for providing...Continue Reading

US airline executives have met with administration officials at the White House to lobby against government deliberations to impose a coronavirus testing requirement for all domestic air travellers. US airline executives have met with administration officials at the White House to lobby against a possible coronavirus testing requirement for all domestic air travellers. Airlines have...Continue Reading

Mexican discount airline Volaris has agreed to power another 80 incoming Airbus A320neo-family jets with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans. Mexican discount airline Volaris has agreed to power another 80 incoming Airbus A320neo-family jets with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans. The Hartford-based engine maker confirms on 11 February that it signed an agreement...Continue Reading