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Embraer Sees Commercial Deliveries Surging in 2022

A delivery projection of between 45 and 50 airplanes this year reflects what Embraer executives see as baseline for its recovery.

August 13, 2021

JetBlue Launches A321LR Narrowbody Transatlantic Service

The launch of JetBlue's new transatlantic services between the U.S. and Britain has boosted hopes for recovery as Covid travel restrictions start to ease.

August 12, 2021

Amazon Opens Cincinnati Air Freight Hub

After four years of planning and construction, Amazon Air’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport hub opens for business.

August 11, 2021

SkyWest Orders 16 More Embraer E175s

A new order for 76-seat E175s will bring the number of the Embraer jets in the SkyWest fleet to 240.

August 10, 2021

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Domestic Orders and State Backing Boost Russia's UAC Group

While the SSJ100 and Il-114-300 airliners have received new orders, the new MC-21 model is struggling, prompting Russia's government to show its support.

Boeing 737 Max Arrives in China Seeking To End Grounding

The airliner made a three-sector 7,567-nm trip from Seattle to Shanghai to start validation flight trials with Chinese aviation safety officials.

Boeing 737 Max Heads to China Seeking to End Grounding

Flight testing of a 737 Max is expected to start in China on August 11 with a view to allowing the airliner to resume commercial service in the country.

Qatar Grounds More A350 Widebodies Over Fuselage Issues

Qatar Airways is replacing grounded A350s with A330s, while it seeks to resolve what it says is an ongoing quality issue with manufacturer Airbus.

Gol Refreshes Narrowbody Fleet With 737 Max Lease Package

The Brazilian airline is replacing Boeing 737 NGs with the Max in order to cut operating costs and emissions, while also having more fleet flexibility.

2020 Worst Year on Record for Airlines, Says IATA

Thanks to the pandemic, last year marked the largest recorded decline in airline passengers transported since IATA recordkeeping began in the 1950s.

Alaska Accidents Show Pattern of Lenient FAA Oversight

The FAA continues to struggle with minimal inspector staffing in Alaska, where operators face challenging conditions and crashes are frequent.

Deloitte Predicts Cautious Recovery in Business Air Travel

U.S. corporate airline travel is recovering, according to Deloitte's study, but there could be lasting changes in demand following the Covid pandemic.

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Norse Atlantic Inks Lease Deal With BOC Aviation for Six 787s

The Norwegian start-up has secured 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it prepares to launch low-cost transatlantic services.

Norwegian Air Shuttle Founder Launches Low-Cost Airline

New long-haul, low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.

Brazil's Azul Joins Carriers Planning eVTOL Service

Azul has agreed to buy 220 all-electric Lilium Jets, but it is not the only airline with intentions to operate eVTOL aircraft in commercial service.

Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350

The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.

SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture

The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.

Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end

While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.

U.S. Airlines Wrestle with Fuel Shortages

An unexpectedly rapid rise in travel demand and western U.S. wildfires contribute to a shortage of fuel at mainly smaller airports.

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