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Additive Manufacturing Gains Altitude as Technology Matures

More aerospace companies are looking to exploit the design flexibility, cost efficiency, and greater sustainability delivered by additive manufacturing.

United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner

Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.

New Quality Problem Further Delays Boeing 787 Deliveries

Boeing engineers found gaps between two sections of the 787’s forward pressure bulkhead, requiring new inspections and repairs.

Aircraft Lessors Look To Bulk Up in Wake of Covid

OEM leadership appears generally unfazed by likely further consolidation of the airliner leasing business.

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Generous State Support Boosts French Supplier amid Covid

JPB Système reinvents itself with the help of the French government.

Aerospace Suppliers in for Uneven Recovery

While most Tier 1 OEMs carry the financial muscle to rebound quickly from the Covid pandemic, diversification proves key to long-term prospects.

Boeing Wins Order for Twelve 737-800BCFs from BBAM

A firm order for a dozen 737 Boeing Converted Freighters signals continuing strength in the air cargo market.

Porter Airlines Revealed as Major Embraer E-Jet Customer

A firm order for 30 E195-E2s makes Porter Airlines the North American launch customer for the Embraer series of jets.

Ryanair CEO Sings Praises of Newly Delivered Max 8-200s

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.

Pandemic Accelerates Move Toward Digital Training Methods

Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.

IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.

Network Airlines Lobby To Keep Slot Rule Waivers in Place

As authorities consider reimposing “use it or lose it” rules, carriers again consider the possibility of operating “ghost flights” to keep their slots.

Airbus Delivers 77 Airliners in June

Europe’s dominant airframer sees deliveries accelerate as pandemic effects begin to wane.

IATA Calls for Clarity from Governments as Airlines Bleed Cash

During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.

No Survivors Found from Russian An-26 Crash in Kamchatka

An Antonov An-26 twin turboprop operated by Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise crashed in the sea while on approach to Palana Airport on Russia's Pacific coast.

Porter Airlines to Restart Operations on September 8

With the restart of services from Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, Porter Airlines will resume flights after more than 18 months of Covid-related inactivity.

Pilots of Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Survive Ditching Off Oahu

Transair Flight 810 ditched off the coast of West Oahu following engine trouble soon after takeoff.

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis

Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.

Saudi Arabia Weighs Launch of New ‘National' Airline

Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.

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