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Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel

Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel

Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero

Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.

Spirit Airlines Agrees To Merge with JetBlue

Hours after rejecting a merger agreement with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines has accepted a sweetened offer from JetBlue.

Spirit Calls Off Merger Deal with Frontier Airlines

A terminated merger agreement between Frontier and Spirit Airlines means JetBlue gains pole position in any takeover attempt of Spirit.

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Iran To Support Russian-operated Airbus and Boeing Jets

The CAAs of Russian and Iran agreed on July 26 to a pact calling for the supply of Iranian parts and services for Russia’s Western jets.

Supply Constraints Force Boeing to Cut 737 Output Target

Boeing sees production of 737 Maxes reaching the “low 400s” this year while Airbus projects 700 A320neo deliveries.

Sen. Graham Calls for Increasing Pilot Retirement Age

Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by a handful of other Republican Senators, have introduced a bill to increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67.

Regulations and Government

Lufthansa Strike Adds to Europe’s Air Travel Chaos

German trade union Ver.di has called on 20,000 Lufthansa ground staff to stage a “warning” strike on July 27 as peak summer travel in Europe is disrupted.

Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway

Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.

Boeing Seals Max Deal with Qatar, Adds 777-8F Customer

Qatar Airways signs a firm order for 25 Boeing Max 10s while Cargolux endorses the 777-8F.

Airbus Picks Curtiss-Wright for A350F Technology

Curtiss-Wright will provide custom electric actuation technology for the Airbus A350 freighter.

Boeing Becomes Founding Member of Energy Innovation Centre

The Sheffield region and Boeing continue their work together, this time focusing on sustainable aviation and SAF production.

More Airlines Turn to Jeppesen Solutions

Jeppesen is best known for its charts, but the company offers a wide range of planning and optimization tools across the aviation sector.

GKN Invests in Parallel Paths to Aviation Sustainability

The aerostructures and engine components group is applying two approaches to developing hydrogen propulsion, as well as supporting new electric aircraft.

Farsound Taps Creative Campaign for Farnborough Show

UK-based MRO Farsound Aviation is using a creative concept to draw attendee interest at the Farnborough Airshow.

Collins Produces First Prototype Motor for Airlander 10

The Airlander 10 hybrid airship promises zero-emissions flight by 2030.

Ethiopian Signs Pacts with Boeing Global Services

Ethiopian Airlines has signed agreements covering a 787 landing gear exchange program and airplane health management services.

Maintenance and Modifications

EasyJet Boosts Narrowbody Fleet with Order for 56 A320neos

European low-cost carrier EasyJet already has over 300 A320 aircraft in its fleet and is investing in the Airbus Neo models to cut fuel burn and emissions.

Airbus Launches Program to Probe Hydrogen Power Contrails

Airbus has launched the Blue Condor project, using a hydrogen-powered glider to study the composition of hydrogen-generated contrails.

Airbus's A350 XWB Soars at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow

Airbus's A350 XWB Soars at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow

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