Lessor China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has cut its orders for the Boeing 737 Max to 66 aircraft from 92 previously. In addition to cutting 26 orders for the Max, it will also “reschedule the delivery of certain aircraft,” says the company in a stock exchange statement. Source: BlueBarron Photo/Shutterstock China has yet to clear the...Continue Reading

The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example. The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example. The company, which is involved in real estate, hospitality, and beverages...Continue Reading

Bell believes new digital engineering and manufacturing technologies will allow it to cut the cost and lead times on rotorcraft parts by double-digit percentages. It also thinks those bold claims are likely to attract doubts. Bell believes new digital engineering and manufacturing technologies will allow it to cut the cost and lead times on rotorcraft...Continue Reading

Europe’s aviation regulator believes pilot instruction and operational safety could be improved by using devices less sophisticated than a full-flight simulator. For nearly 10 minutes after the left engine of a Cessna CitationJet failed, shortly after take-off from Paris Le Bourget airport, its pilots struggled with flight control and navigation difficulties as the cockpit filled...Continue Reading

IATA has unveiled a four-prong plan it says can help make Latin America’s air transport industry more equitable and competitive following the coronavirus crisis. IATA has unveiled a four-prong plan it says can help make Latin America’s air transport industry more equitable and competitive following the coronavirus crisis. Speaking at a briefing on 25 March,...Continue Reading