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China begins work on new C939 widebody jet
China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to develop a new widebody jet, codenamed...
Embraer delivers 1,800th E-Jet aircraft
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has reached a new milestone with the delivery of its 1,800th E-Jet production aircraft. The aircraft, an E190-E2 model,...
ATR secures Avation order for 10 ATR 72-600 turboprops
Singapore-based aircraft lessor Avation PLC has signed a firm order with ATR, one of the world’s leading regional turboprop manufacturer, for 10 ATR...
Brunei orders six H145M helicopters from Airbus
The Ministry of Defence of Brunei has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of six H145M military helicopters, the companies...
Embraer weighs new jet to challenge aviation giants
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is studying the possibility of developing a new passenger aircraft that could compete directly with offerings from industry giants...
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in major widebody expansion
India’s largest airline IndiGo has agreed to purchase 30 firm Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft, marking a major expansion into long-haul international routes. The...
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...
