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American Airlines inks major aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing, Embraer
In a series of massive deals announced on March 4, 2024, American Airlines has ordered hundreds of new aircraft from three major manufacturers...
FAA demands Boeing address quality-control issues, 90-day ultimatum issued
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum to address ongoing quality-control problems with its 737 MAX production lines. This...
Airbus Helicopters secures 155 commitments at Heli-Expo 2024
Airbus Helicopters secured 155 commitments for its multi-mission helicopters at Heli-Expo 2024, including 40 firm orders. The European manufacturer’s strong showing at the...
Singapore boosts defense with F-35A fighter jets acquisition
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will enhance its capabilities significantly with the acquisition of eight Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter...
Cebu Pacific leases additional ATR 72-600 aircraft
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has reinforced its commitment to affordable, accessible travel within the Philippines by signing a new lease agreement with...
Vietjet to purchase 20 Airbus A330neo planes
Budget carrier Vietjet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft. The order marks the...
Tibet Airlines orders 50 Chinese-made aircraft from COMAC
China’s Tibet Airlines significantly expanded its fleet on February 20th with a major order from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during the...
Starlux Airlines expands fleet with Airbus A350Fs, A330neos
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft. The agreement was signed...
Lilium, PhilJets partner to introduce eVTOL flights in the Philippines
Lilium, the developer of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet, has entered a partnership with PhilJets, a leading aviation provider in...
Airbus forecasts robust freight market in Asia-Pacific
Airbus, the European multinational aerospace corporation, has projected a strong demand for widebody freighters in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over the next two...
