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Condor receives its first A320neo
German leisure airline Condor has taken an important step in modernizing its fleet by receiving its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The newly delivered...
UK orders more Airbus H145 helicopters
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has ordered six additional Airbus H145 helicopters as part of efforts to renew its rotorcraft inventory and...
Boeing whistleblower raises safety concerns over 787 Dreamliner production
A former Boeing engineer has come forward as a whistleblower, raising serious safety concerns about the manufacturing of the company’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft....
Boeing makes largest sustainable aviation fuel purchase
Boeing has announced its largest annual purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date – 9.4 million gallons to support its 2024...
Scoot takes delivery of first Embraer E190-E2
Singapore’s low-cost carrier Scoot has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, named ‘Explorer 3.0’, from lessor Azorra. The first aircraft is...
Japan Coast Guard expands fleet with three more Airbus H225s
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered an additional three H225 multi-role helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, bringing its total fleet of the type...
Boeing delivers 83 commercial jets in first quarter of 2024
American aerospace giant Boeing delivered a total of 83 commercial airplanes in the first quarter of 2024, according to a company press release...
Embraer’s first converted E-Jet freighter takes flight
The first E190F, a converted passenger jet remodeled for freight transport, successfully completed its inaugural flight on Friday in São José dos Campos...
Gulfstream G700 receives FAA certification, deliveries to begin
The highly anticipated Gulfstream G700 has officially received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for customer deliveries to...
Boeing CEO Calhoun to exit in 2024 shake-up
Boeing has announced significant changes to its leadership team, with CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down at the end of 2024 and Steve Mollenkopf...
