Sunday, October 18, 2026

P&W to further expand Polish operation with fresh investment

The investment comes atop $100 million P&W plans to spend to expand another Polish facility. Engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is further investing in manufacturing operations in Poland, revealing growth plans intended to support increased production of components for PW1000G geared turbofans (GTFs) and for military powerplants. The company plans to spend $25 million…

Air Canada Express flight attendants vote to authorise strike

The labour strife follows strikes at Air Canada and WestJet in recent years. Flight attendants of Jazz Aviation, a key operator of many Air Canada Express flights, have voted to authorise a strike should contract negotiations further break down. The Canadian Flight Attendant Union (CFAU) says 97% of its more than 1,000 eligible members cast…

L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16
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L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16

The company says the first pod was assembled using production systems, as Viper Shield orders grow to 233 units across eight allied nations. According to a statement released on Sept. 3, 2026, L3Harris Technologies has assembled its first podded Viper Shield electronic warfare system using production-standard hardware. This is a significant step forward for the…

American plays premium catch-up with refurbished 777-300ER
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American plays premium catch-up with refurbished 777-300ER

The carrier’s largest aircraft exemplifies its big bet on premium.  Step on board American Airlines’ newly refreshed Boeing 777-300ER and one is struck by the dizzying number of suites. The 70 business-class seats stretch from the forward galley, past doors 2L and 2R back 19 rows to doors 3L and 3R. Beyond that, there are…

Behind lessor Azorra’s decision to part-out four A220s

Azorra’s president says the company benefitted by being first to tear down an A220 for parts. US lessor Azorra’s decision to part-out four Airbus A220s last year came down to simple economics amid an industrywide parts shortage – and Delta Air Lines’ need for A220 components. The tear-downs made news because they involved a relatively…

Air Baltic agrees terms with ‘certain’ bondholders for up to €257m of interim financing

Latvian carrier requires the funds to support its fleet-reduction plan. Air Baltic says it has agreed terms with “certain” bondholders and finance providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) of interim financing, which it needs to support its fleet-reduction strategy. The proposed financing remains subject to bondholder and shareholder approval. A bondholder meeting on…

India’s Afcom signs preliminary 777-8F agreement

Up to four twinjet freighters covered by letter of intent but few other details emerge. Indian air cargo firm Afcom Holdings has reached a provisional agreement with Boeing to acquire up to four 777-8F aircraft. While the agreement takes the form of a letter of intent, Afcom says the proposed acquisition “marks a significant step”…