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Prospect of 5G Interference with Avionics a Long-term Concern

The RTCA has established a committee to address frequency spectrum conflicts with upcoming developments in avionics technology.

Airlines

January 6, 2022

Kazakhstan Airport Protests Disrupt Flight Operations

As of Thursday morning, it remained unclear whether government security forces had retaken full control of airports including Almaty International.

Airlines

January 6, 2022

All-Airbus Operator Allegiant Orders New Boeing Max Jets

Las Vegas-based Airbus A320-family operator Allegiant chooses Boeing Maxes over A220/A320-family jets as it abandons its Airbus-only fleet model.

Aircraft

January 5, 2022

Airbus Launches Reconstituted Aerostructures Division

Airbus Atlantic—the new aerostructures subsidiary of Airbus—started operations on January 1.

Aircraft

January 3, 2022

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FAA SAFO Advises Operators of Upcoming 5G Restrictions

An FAA SAFO advises the agency is set to release notams covering airspace, airports, and certain procedures that will have 5G restrictions in place.

December 28, 2021

New Approach to Emergency Cabin Oxygen Could Cut Fuel Burn

Limitations of current emergency oxygen systems and safety concerns over some countries, like Afghanistan, are forcing airlines to fly longer-routes.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

December 23, 2021

Airlines Back Embraer eVTOL Subsidiary's Plans to Go Public

With new airline orders in hand, Eve is merging with Zanite and intends to float share on the New York Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2022.

Aircraft

December 21, 2021

UPS Orders 19 More Boeing 767 Freighters

Boeing’s widebody freighter sales tally reached 80 this year with a 19-aircraft order from UPS for 767Fs.

Aircraft

December 21, 2021

Qatar Airways First To Use IATA’s Carbon Exchange Marketplace

The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange has gained its first signatory, Qatar Airways.

Airlines

December 20, 2021

Qatar Airways Takes Airbus to Court over A350 Dispute

The High Court in London will hear Qatar Airways’ complaint against what the airline characterizes as lack of response by Airbus to safety concerns.

Aircraft

December 20, 2021

Boom Sustainability Summit Eyes Future Paths

Encouraged by the success of its first sustainability summit that drew 50 leaders across the travel industry, Boom Supersonic is planning the next event.

December 17, 2021

Qantas Chooses to Rebuild Narrowbody Fleet With Airbus

The Australian carrier announced potential orders for up to 134 A321XLR and A220 airliners after a competition between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.

Aircraft

December 16, 2021

Air France-KLM Boosts Airbus’s Ample December Orderbook

Airbus signed its third major aircraft deal in two days following the Air France-KLM board’s approval of a contract for 100 A320/A321neos and four A350Fs.

Aircraft

December 16, 2021

Singapore Airlines Commits to Airbus A350 Freighter

A letter of intent specifying a firm order for seven A350Fs for Singapore Airlines marks the first such deal with an airline since program launch in July.

Aircraft

December 15, 2021

JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams

The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.

Safety

December 15, 2021

Neste Wins Top Flight Award for Sustainability

Neste Wins Top Flight Award for Sustainability

Fuel

December 15, 2021

De Havilland Canada, ZeroAvia Partner on Hydrogen for Dash 8

ZeroAvia and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have signed an MoU calling for development of a hydrogen-electric propulsion program for the Dash 8-400.

Aircraft

December 14, 2021

Damning Senate 737 Max Report Also Cites GE9X Concerns

The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X.

Engines

December 14, 2021

UAL Invests in ZeroAvia, Eyes Hydrogen Conversion Kit for RJs

Joining Alaska Airlines in a $35 million round of financing, United Airlines has taken purchase rights on 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powerplants.

Aircraft

December 13, 2021

Boeing 787 Delivery Halt Spoils American Airlines’ Summer Plans

As the FAA continues its analysis of Boeing’s 787 fixes to gaps between fuselage sections, American Airlines must delay international expansion.

Aircraft

December 10, 2021