All News articles – Page 118
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NewsSpirit hires Sun Country executive Dave Davis as CEO
Former Sun Country Airlines chief financial officer (CFO) Dave Davis will be the next chief executive of Spirit Airlines, effective on 21 April and filling a post left vacant by the recent departure of former CEO Ted Christie.
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NewsArcher previews plans for United-supported air taxi network in New York
Electric air taxi maker Archer Aviation has shared more details of its envisioned network connecting Manhattan to New York’s major airports in cooperation with United Airlines.
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NewsThree Turkish flights inaugurate triple-independent runway operations at Istanbul
Istanbul’s international airport has implemented a triple-independent runway operation, which will increase hourly traffic capacity from 120 to 148 aircraft movements. The airport’s operator, IGA, claims the hub becomes the first airport in Europe to operate such a system. It demonstrated the triple-runway introduction on 17 April with simultaneous departure ...
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NewsSpanish army welcomes its final remanufactured CH-47F Chinook
The Spanish army has received its last remanufactured Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter, and enhanced its training capabilities for the tandem-rotor type.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines parent extends profitability streak despite ‘operational headwinds’ in 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posted its third consecutive annual operating profit, despite significant network cuts at the end of the year amid supply chain disruptions.
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NewsUAE gets the KF-21 red carpet during South Korean visit
The air forces of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have entered a pact related to the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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NewsAir New Zealand receives first retrofitted 787
Air New Zealand’s has received its first retrofitted Boeing 787-9, and will return it to commercial operations in mid-May.
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NewsDOT to review FAA’s handling of 737 Max smoke issue as Boeing develops software fix
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top inspector is reviewing a controversial Federal Aviation Administration decision related to an engine issue that can cause thick smoke to quickly inundate Boeing 737 Max cockpits and cabins.
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NewsUnited expects no ‘direct impact’ of tariffs on aircraft prices
Executives with United Airlines on 16 April insisted that the carrier will not pay significantly more for Airbus or Boeing aircraft as a result of tariffs on US trading partners.
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NewsFAA and EASA certificate G800 as Gulfstream ups range
US and European regulators have certificated Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range G800 business jet, which the company now says has range of 8,200nm (15,186km), up from a previously advertised 8,000nm.
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NewsRussian parliamentarians approve extension of wet-lease law to international market
Russia’s upper parliamentary house has approved a law which would expand new leasing agreements to the international market. The country’s Air Code was revised last year to enable carriers to wet-lease aircraft from domestic operators. But a further change, discussed during a meeting of the Federation Council, extends this to ...
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NewsFrench air force commissions upgraded Mirage 2000D fleet
France has completed a mid-life update for its air force fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000D strike aircraft, equipping the type with new air-launched weapons and other system enhancements.
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NewsUnreported high-load incident spurs Airbus to warn pilots over rudder use
Airbus has emphasised to pilots that rudder pedals should not be used to counter turbulence- or vortex-induced roll, and to ensure any high-load event is documented and promptly reported. The airframer has highlighted an incident involving an A320 which, during a climb from 30,000ft to 36,000ft, unexpectedly rolled into a ...
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NewsDutch F-35s showcase multi-domain credentials during Ramstein Flag trial
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 has demonstrated its ability to support international multi-domain operations, with a successful trial having been completed during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise.
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NewsRussian ministry initiates Rb14bn project to improve PD-14 engine for MC-21
Russia’s trade and industry ministry has issued a call for tenders for a project to improve the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine which powers the Yakovlev MC-21-310.
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NewsPLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration
A new report highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing ambitions for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), while also underscoring the significant challenges China faces in integrating these systems across its military branches.
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NewsRussian airline operator Aurora Group obtains approval to perform UAV services
East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the ...
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NewsAir New Zealand flags ‘substantial’ drop in earnings as engine issues grow
Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets clinch Mongolian certification
Embraer has gained certification for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from the Mongolian regulator, paving the way for the eventual introduction of E190-E2s with operator Hunnu Air.
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NewsAmerican to add AT&T wi-fi across most of nearly 1,500-strong fleet
American Airlines is joining the trend of equipping aircraft with free wi-fi – though only for members of its loyalty programme – through a partnership with AT&T.