All North America news – Page 21
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NewsWestJet orders 67 Boeing jets including Max 10s and 787s
Calgary-based discount airline secures significant fleet expansion with options for 29 additional aircraft, doubling its Dreamliner fleet while maintaining all-Boeing status.
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NewsPitch-up after bounced landing led to UPS A300 tail-strike: inquiry
US investigators have determined that incorrect pitch attitude during a bounced landing preceded a tail-strike to a UPS Airbus A300-600 freighter at Louisville. The aircraft had been arriving from Ontario, California, on 29 October last year. With the captain flying, it followed the MBELL5 arrival pattern and conducted a stabilised ...
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NewsUkraine edges towards acquiring 3,350 ERAM cruise missiles from USA
Ukraine has secured approval from the US Department of State to acquire up to 3,350 low-cost cruise missiles for use by its air force.
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NewsIAI’s 777-300ER converted freighter secures US and Israeli certification
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured supplemental type certification of the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme from both Israeli and US regulators. The 777-300ERSF has been under development since 2019 – just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic – and the cargo aircraft was originally foreseen as entering service in late 2022. ...
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NewsSpirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again
Florida-based Spirit Airlines has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year as the discount carrier seeks comprehensive restructuring to secure its long-term future.
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AnalysisUS military commits $1.7bn for BAE’s APKWS II rockets to counter drone threats
The US Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract for up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II rockets, significantly expanding its arsenal against the proliferating threat of low-cost battlefield drones.
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NewsJoby completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger division for $76 million
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has completed its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger division for $76 million in stock.
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NewsALPA opposes IATA’s push for 67-year pilot retirement age
The Air Line Pilots Association has rejected IATA’s proposal to raise ICAO’s recommended pilot retirement age to 67, arguing that the US should maintain its current safety standards.
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NewsGE Aerospace workers strike after rejecting contract offer
Around 640 UAW-represented employees at GE Aerospace facilities near Cincinnati have gone on strike after rejecting the company’s latest contract proposal, which included a 12% pay increase over three years.
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NewsAtlas Air deploys new 777 freighters for Etihad and DSV
US cargo carrier assigns two recently delivered Boeing widebody freighters to support Middle Eastern airline and Danish logistics provider on strategic routes.
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NewsGeneral Atomics YFQ-42A logs first flight in Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort
The first of two uncrewed fighter prototypes being evaluated by the US Air Force has notched its maiden sortie, with the competing design set to log a similar milestone in the coming days.
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NewsFAA approves Garmin auto systems for King Air 300s and 350s
Garmin’s emergency autoland and workload-reducing autothrottle systems have received FAA certification for installation on approximately 1,000 Beechcraft King Air 350s and 300s equipped with the company’s G1000 NXi avionics suite.
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NewsGulfstream delivers first G800 to undisclosed customer
Business jet manufacturer Gulfstream has delivered its first G800 ultra-long range aircraft to an undisclosed customer, marking a significant milestone following the type’s certification in April.
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In depthBoeing and P&W seek regulatory relief and more time for 777 engine fixes
Manufacturers are developing design changes to address fan-blade failures that have damaged aircraft and caused engine fires, but need regulatory relief to complete the work.
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AnalysisUS Navy air boss outlines vision for carrier-based sixth-generation fighter
Although its future remains a subject of budgetary debate in Washington, the US Navy’s top aviator says the service still plans to field a purpose-built carrier-based sixth-generation jet to replace its fourth-generation strike fighters.
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AnalysisWhy military conversions are big business for executive jet producers
With their long-endurance performance, plentiful onboard power and ability to carry a broad variety of intelligence-gathering sensors, the current breed of big business jets is attracting an increasing number of customers for military conversions.
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NewsAir National Guard tests CSAR helicopter defences against fighters
Exercise pits F-15D against HH-60G Pave Hawk and HH-60W Jolly Green II to evaluate electronic countermeasures effectiveness in maritime environments.
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NewsUS Navy to fly MQ-25 from aircraft carrier in 2026
Deployment of the autonomous tanker will free up Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from acting as ad hoc refuellers, increasing the combat power of the navy’s carrier air wings.
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NewsTrump Administration suggests partial government ownership of key defence companies
One day after the Trump Administration announced it was taking a 10% stake in struggling chip manufacturer Intel, the US commerce secretary opened the door to similar action in the defence industry, describing Lockheed Martin as already being ”basically an arm of the US government”.
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NewsSouthwest strikes new interline agreement with transpacific carrier Eva Air
After long resisting forming international partnerships, Southwest has in recent months reached mutually beneficial agreements with Icelandair as well as Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.