The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released 20 pages of training materials concerning the collection, processing, and analysis of biological evidence following fatal aviation accidents. The…
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Larry W. Bryant was a UFO researcher, writer, and government transparency advocate who pursued federal records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). His work…
Read MoreThe airline is expanding in former Spirit markets while eyeing Spirit assets for potential acquisition, but CEO pledges to remain “disciplined” Frontier Airlines chief executive James Dempsey believes his airline is “best” positioned to fill defunct Spirit Airlines position in the US market. The Denver-based budget carrier overlapped with Spirit on more than 100 routes…
Twinjets were originally ordered by Nordic Aviation Capital. US-based lessor Azorra has acquired the entire batch of Airbus A220s in the portfolio of Middle Eastern leasing firm Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. DAE owned two A220-300s — both on lease with Angolan flag-carrier TAAG — and was committed to a further six. These additional six jets are…
The Milestone C decision paves the way for Boeing to transition into rate production of its new trainer for the US Air Force, which expects to procure 351 jets. Boeing has received approval from the US Air Force (USAF) to begin low-rate production of the new T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, which is set to…
Budget airline said to be revisiting twinjet years after turning down high-density CSeries. Airbus is preparing to host a significant event centred on the A220 programme, with strong indications that AirAsia will place a substantial order for the type. The airframer says a “historic” announcement regarding the A220 will be made on 6 May at…
Drennan takes the helm as Otto begins producing its first flight-test vehicle and prepares to relocate to Jacksonville. US clean-sheet business jet developer Otto Aerospace’s former chief operating officer Scott Drennan has succeeded Paul Touw as chief executive, a move the company says reflects its maturation from visionary start-up to a firm focused on the…
The Rolls-Royce F130 low-bypass turbofan is set to replace the eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines currently installed on B-52 heavy bombers. The US Air Force effort to re-engine the Boeing B-52H heavy bomber has passed a key technical milestone. The air force confirmed on 4 May that the B-52 upgrade effort, known officially as…
Japan’s two largest carriers remain optimistic about their longer-term prospects, even as they urge “constant vigilance” against ongoing challenges in the wake of the Iran conflict, particularly around high fuel costs. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways maintain their earnings guidance of a profitable 2026 financial year, which ends on 31 March 2027, even if…
Ravi K aims to boost innovation at state airframer. A veteran of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft programme has been tapped as the company’s new leader. Ravi K has assumed the role of HAL’s chairman and managing director following the retirement of DK Sunil, according to the company. “My vision is to…
The deal, which includes 10 firm orders with options for 10 more aircraft, marks Embraer’s first sale of the C-390 military transport in the Middle East and largest single order to date. Brazilian airframer Embraer has logged the first sale of its C-390 transport to a Middle East buyer, signing a 20-aircraft deal with the…
Its first aircraft is part of a deal originally reached with US lessor Air Lease EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max twinjet, one of 18 being introduced through SMBC Aviation Capital. The aircraft (SU-GGM) is a Max 8 variant, powered by CFM International Leap-1B engines, and arrived in Cairo on 2…
