All In depth articles – Page 2
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In depthGama opts for Sharjah over charge to DWC
Unlike the many business aviation services companies setting up shop at Dubai’s new Al Maktoum airport (DWC), Gama Aviation has chosen to build on its Middle East presence at Sharjah (SHJ), its United Arab Emirates home for the past 11 years. Source: Gama Aviation The Gama Aviation hangar ...
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In depthWhy Dubai has become magnet for the world’s jet set and their jets
Climb to the fifth floor of Empire Aviation Group’s half-built headquarters overlooking the ramps and runway of Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport (DWC), and through the haze of a September afternoon you can count more than 40 parked business jets. And that is not including the ones out of sight in ...
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In depthThe next frontier: UAE’s ambitions in space show no sign of letting up
It may not have had the speed of the race to the Moon in the 1960s, but for a nation that launched its first satellite only at the dawn of this century, the United Arab Emirates’ ascent as a space power has been stellar. Source: NASA Al Neyadi ...
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In depthHit single: Airbus’s A320 finally leaves Boeing’s 737 in its wake
Airbus’s commercial aircraft chief, Christian Scherer, is quietly satisfied about the A320 family’s landmark achievement in overtaking the Boeing 737, its primary rival, in terms of deliveries.
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In depthGE Aerospace swears by GE9X’s resilience to dust, plans larger Dubai maintenance site
GE Aerospace will open a $50 million maintenance facility in Dubai South in 2027 to support its GE9X engines, as the company emphasises the powerplant’s dust-resistance capabilities ahead of Boeing 777X service entry.
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In depthUPS MD-11F crash evokes spectre of American 191 but the depth of parallels is unclear
Confirmation that the UPS Boeing MD-11F which crashed in Louisville suffered a separation of its left-hand engine during take-off is likely to draw comparisons to the watershed McDonnell Douglas DC-10 accident in Chicago more than 45 years ago.
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In depthAfter FAA certification, Philippines’ Dornier Technology eyes expanded MRO capabilities
Philippines MRO company Dornier Technology is looking at growth opportunities in areas like end-of-lease checks, after clinching FAA certification.
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In depthClean Aviation lays out goals for next project call as RISE engine waits for TAKE OFF clearance
Hydrogen technologies and a hybridised narrowbody engine are likely to be included in Clean Aviation’s next call for proposals, due to be released in early 2026, although whether flight testing will be required remains up for debate.
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In depthLeonardo deepens Hanwha partnership with Korean AESA radar work
Leonardo is expanding its partnership with Hanwha Systems to produce AESA radars locally in South Korea, building on their successful collaboration for the KF-21 fighter programme.
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In depthUSAF seeks 22% fighter fleet expansion to 1,558 jets by 2035
The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according to an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal that cites global security requirements and an ageing inventory as major impediments to the goal.
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In depthLawmakers urge Boeing to end 12-week strike at fighter plant strike
Sixteen House Armed Services Committee members have written to Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg demanding resolution of the 12-week strike at the company’s St. Louis fighter production facility, citing national security concerns as delays impact F-15EX deliveries.
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In depthKAI advances KF-21 export drive as fighter nears service entry
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pursuing its first international sale of the KF-21 Boramae fighter while advancing development of a single-seat FA-50 variant and exploring an ambitious tactical transport project.
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In depthShield AI reveals X-BAT vertical take-off and landing autonomous fighter
Autonomy start-up Shield AI has expanded into jet-powered aircraft with the X-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing fighter platform offering 2,000nm range and 50,000ft operating altitude without pilot input.
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In depthKorean Air outlines progress on LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft
Korean Air has delivered the first LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft to South Korea’s defence agency for ground testing, with a maiden flight scheduled for 2026 and operational service potentially beginning in 2032.
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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In depthBusiness aviation shows how it CAN make a difference
For almost 45 years, Corporate Angel Network has been flying cancer patients to and from their appointments in comfort thanks to the generosity of US companies that operate private aircraft.
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In depthAfter surprise decision, will EBACE’s planned return to Geneva be a hit or a Swiss miss?
Next year will see the Europe’s EBACE show back in its traditional Swiss home. But what is the future for business aviation’s second biggest convention?
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In depthSkyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE
NBAA-BACE debutant Skyryse says its retrofittable fly-by-wire system can make almost any GA aircraft safer to fly by reducing cognitive overload.
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In depthDevelopment continues as business jet manufacturers strive to hit certification goals
Airframers continue work across multiple segments as Gulfstream becomes the latest to launch a new product with its super-midsize G300.