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Committed to supporting and accelerating the decarbonization of air transport, VINCI Airports is working to develop the use of hydrogen in airports.
Textron Aviation is preparing to showcase seven aircraft at the upcoming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, an annual event that attracts aviation enthusiasts from around the world.
During an online roundtable on July 17, Joby Aviation founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt discussed his journey into the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry. He described the current period as one where transformational technologies are converging, which he believes will make aviation more relevant to daily life and enhance productivity globally.
Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly focusing on achieving net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, extending their efforts beyond developing low-carbon aircraft and hybrid-electric technology to include greener production processes.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on July 17 that the U.S. production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could see a significant increase of 1400% this year, contingent upon all announced capacity additions becoming operational. The actual production of SAF is anticipated to grow by 50% within the same period.
As Embraer emerged from a period in its history when a deal to sell 80 percent of its commercial airplane division to Boeing fell apart four years ago, the Brazilian company soon turned its attention to restoring the forward-looking trajectory of the entire business. Today, as its U.S. competitor struggles, the OEM appears to have rediscovered its momentum, highlighted by its controlling interest in eVTOL developer Eve Air Mobility, the resilience of its business aviation division, and the market progress achieved by its C-390 military transport.
Increased demand for Taylor Swift's final US tour dates has driven Southwest Airlines to add one-off flights for fans. The airline strategically chose flight numbers referencing Swift's hit singles and albums to delight fans. Extra flights from various cities to the Miami area and New Orleans were added to accommodate concertgoers attending Swift's shows.
Boeing, a major player in the aerospace industry, is predominantly owned by institutional investors.
Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground, a tribute to Jerry Holland, who founded Sheltair Aviation Services in 1963. Jerry’s dedication to the general aviation and business aviation community has been instrumental in the growth of aviation in Florida. His commitment to constructing hangars and an award-winning FBO network to support aviation in Florida and beyond has been significant.
XTI Aerospace, currently seeking capital funding for its TriFan 600 VTOL business aircraft, has entered into an investment agreement with FC Imperial, an affiliate of the private global investment consortium Finexic Concordia Group. According to the Colorado-based airframer, this agreement could lead to sales of up to $55 million in stock, based on a fixed XTI company valuation of $275 million.
Saudia has signed a binding sales agreement with Lilium for 50 of its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft, with options for an additional 50 units. The announcement was made on July 18 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. Lilium, a German manufacturer, plans to begin deliveries in 2026.
Atlanta has 52% of global Boeing 757 passenger flights in August, primarily due to Delta Air Lines, the world's largest 757 operator. Delta averages 151 daily departures from Atlanta on this aircraft type, covering 53 destinations. In August, over 130 airports globally will have scheduled passenger Boeing 757 flights. All variants of the Boeing 757 will operate just one in every 141 narrowbody services worldwide, a figure that rises to one in every 31 in the US due to its use by Delta, United Airlines, and Icelandair.
A twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed in the Tred Avon River, approximately 4.5 miles south of Easton Airport (ESN) in Maryland, on the morning of July 17, resulting in the death of the pilot. Robert Merlini, 56, reported a loss of engine power after departing from Tipton Airport around 9:00 a.m., en route to Easton Airport to pick up technicians for an air-sampling flight. The aircraft was discovered submerged in eight feet of water.
American Airlines flight 2861 from Orange County to Dallas experienced a delay exceeding three hours on Monday due to an unusual circumstance: the captain refused to operate the aircraft.
A B-17 Flying Fortress crash at Bakers Creek in 1943 resulted in the tragic loss of forty lives.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, continues to expand its operations with daily flights between Dubai and Cochin using Airbus A320 aircraft.
The airline food industry is valued at $6 billion, with a single meal costing airlines up to $100. Major airlines employ culinary teams dedicated to deciding what food to serve onboard. Most airplane food is prepared in large kitchens near airports by catering companies. Various rules dictated by bodies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulate what food items can be served on board, including restrictions on certain alcohol or fresh produce.
The Boeing 737, a widely produced aircraft with over 11,500 units delivered, continues to play a significant role in modern commercial aviation.
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently completed the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight. The journey began at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and proceeded westward. The US Air Force's rationale for the accomplishment—named Project Magellan—was to demonstrate that the KC-46A Pegasus could traverse the world with its critical cargo.
George J. Priester Aviation has announced a restructuring of its leadership team, appointing industry veteran Brent Moldowan as president and CEO to oversee day-to-day operations. Moldowan previously played a significant role in integrating Mayo Aviation into the George J. Priester Aviation family of companies.