Audit claims Boeing overcharged for C-17 parts, including $149,000 for soap...
The US Department of Defense inspector general initiated an investigation into the C-17 sustainment programme based on an anonymous tip, with the office concluding the US Air Force “did not pay fair...
View ArticleAllegiant to operate lone 737 Max 8 through end of 2024
Allegiant Air’s first Boeing 737 Max 8 jet entered revenue service earlier this month, but that will be the only 737 to carry passengers on the carrier’s network this year.
View ArticleUS approves nearly $1 billion weapons package to outfit Argentinian F-16s
Arms regulators in Washington have approved a weapons and support package valued at nearly $1 billion meant to help Argentina stand-up its planned fleet of used Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
View ArticleLearjet experienced in-flight upset from A330 wake during Halifax approach
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a Bombardier Learjet 35A experienced an in-flight upset from wake turbulence during an approach to Halifax.
View ArticleNewly enlarged Alaska lifts profit in third quarter despite cost pressures
Alaska Airl Group increased net profit in the third quarter as yields turned positive, but a shortfall in aircraft deliveries means heightened cost pressures and curtailed capacity will continue for...
View ArticleSun Country on track to take eight 737 Freighters in 2025
US carrier Sun Country Airlines anticipates taking delivery next year of eight additional Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft to fly on behalf of Amazon.
View ArticleHonda cleared by FAA to begin eVTOL demonstration flights
A division of Honda appears set to begin flight testing a scaled-down prototype of an unmanned electric aircraft, though few details about the development programme are known.
View ArticleSkyWest to deploy 40 CR550s into United’s network, including 11 former GoJet...
SkyWest Airlines on 31 October disclosed a deal to deploy 40 MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets to fly under contract for United Airlines.
View ArticleBoeing sweetens offer to striking machinists
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says it will vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer on 4 November.
View ArticleGaruda Indonesia nine-month losses widen
Garuda Indonesia reported steeper losses in its nine-month earnings, as operating expenses continued to creep up.
View ArticleUSMC pins 2023 F-35B crash on pilot error
A US Marine Corps investigation has attributed the 17 September 2023 crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter to pilot error.
View ArticleANA parent sticks to full-year outlook despite dip in six-month profit
ANA Holdings has maintained its full-year earnings forecast amid strong inbound and domestic passenger travel demand, even as its half-year profit slipped.
View ArticleHAECO looks to grow Comac MRO capabilities
HAECO and Comac have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand airframe, engine and component MRO services.
View ArticleJAL sees second-quarter earnings improvement as rising costs loom
Japan Airlines reported an increase in its second-quarter earnings, amid an uplift in revenue across its business units and despite a rise in operating costs.
View ArticleSJ-100 flight-test campaign awaits PD-8-powered prototypes
United Aircraft acknowledges that it is having to work its way around delays to the domestically-built Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine as its progresses with flight-testing the Yakovlev SJ-100.
View ArticleGA-ASI, BAE Systems demonstrate EW capabilities aboard MQ-20
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and BAE Systems have teamed up to demonstrate new electronic warfare (EW) capabilities via a datalink using the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle.
View ArticleLockheed set to provide Sniper pods for Polish FA-50s
Lockheed Martin says it is set to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods to Poland for use aboard the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light attack jet.
View ArticleBeta betters balance sheet with Series C funding as loan extends Eve’s cash...
Two of the big players in the emerging advanced air mobility sector have announced fresh financial backing against the backdrop of a tight fund-raising environment and the insolvency proceedings at one...
View ArticleAirbus and OCCAR sign twin contracts to boost A400M capabilities and support
Airbus Defence & Space has signed a pair of contracts with procurement office OCCAR covering support and upgrade activities for the A400M airlifter.
View ArticleAirbus expects to sign Spirit work-package acquisition contract before year-end
Airbus aims to sign a contract by the end of this year for the acquisition of work packages currently managed by US firm Spirit AeroSystems.
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