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Cirrus has marked a significant milestone with the delivery of its 10,000th SR series aircraft and 560 SF50 Vision Jets, positioning it as the third largest aviation manufacturer globally.
South Korea-based EnB Air has purchased a Bell 505 helicopter, the company announced today. This marks the first sale of a Bell 505 to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration's selection of the light turbine single as its new military helicopter trainer in 2022.
Leonardo launched the Block 20 iteration of the M-346 training and fighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow on Monday. The upgrade will mean a comprehensive capability enhancement for the aircraft.
European weapons specialist MBDA has made significant progress in developing its Orchestrike collaborative weapons artificial intelligence (AI) concept since its introduction last year at the Paris Air Show. At Farnborough, the company announced that it will initially apply this technology to its Spear family of precision strike weapons and is demonstrating the new capability in a digital-twin simulator.
A new study has found that demand for MRO shop visits at the end of the decade could exceed supply by over 17 percent, impeding air traffic growth by forcing operators to limit flights and routes.
Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites 2.0 business class product will debut on July 25 aboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, operating between Seoul Incheon and Tokyo Narita.
Magnet Schultz Ltd. (MSL) is set to unveil its latest high-tech proportional solenoid valve designed for specific hydrogen gas flow control in aerospace applications at FIA 2024.
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas examined the interior mockup of the Boeing 777X, which is scheduled to enter service in late 2025.
Blackhawk Aerospace is developing a supplemental type certificate (STC) to re-engine the Daher TBM 700 series with 150 more shaft horsepower, in partnership with sister company and TBM-authorized sales and service center Avex Aviation. The STC will replace the 700-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64 on the TBM 700A, 700B, and 700C2 with the 850-shp PT6A-66D.
Hydrogen propulsion innovator ZeroAvia is back at the Farnborough International Airshow with its largest exhibit yet. The company, which splits its operations between Washington state and the UK, will also announce this week commercial agreements with a pair of airlines and the developer of a new seaplane.
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to enhance premium seating capacity on over 200 Boeing 737 aircraft, including expanding the First Class cabin on its Boeing 737-800s and adding extra-legroom Premium Class seats on its Boeing 787-900ER and Boeing 737 MAX 9 twinjets.
The RTX group has completed the preliminary design review for its hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator, part of the SWITCH project funded by the European Union’s Clean Aviation initiative. The milestone was reported on Monday at the Farnborough Airshow 2024 as part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate the potential for hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in future short- and medium-range airliners.
GKN Aerospace has officially opened an expansion to its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, which the company describes as a "significant advancement" for its manufacturing capabilities in the North American market.
Patria Aviation has received EASA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the installation of Astronautics’ AFI4700 RoadRunner electronic flight instrument (EFI) for Bell 212/412EP helicopters.
Dan’s Deals has highlighted a new opportunity to redeem Air France KLM Flying Blue points for travel on El Al. All major transferable currencies—Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and Bilt—transfer to Air France KLM, making these points accessible to many travelers. Pricing through Flying Blue is significantly lower than booking directly with El Al or through Delta.
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have issued new guidelines to address unruly passenger behavior, aiming to protect their employees. Both airlines have defined customer harassment and outlined various actions that harm the working environment of their staff. They may refuse service and report passengers to authorities for severe misconduct.
American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report focusing on decarbonization and climate impact
American Airlines has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasizing its commitment to decarbonizing aviation and addressing climate change. The report highlights collaborations with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on contrail avoidance research aimed at reducing the industry's climate impact.
American Airlines has announced new benefits for its frequent flyers, set to be introduced later this year. These additions are part of a broader program overhaul aimed at providing more ways to earn and redeem miles.
The NTSB has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at the end of June. The early morning departure, flight WN4805, departed from a runway that was closed.