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Lufthansa cleared to offer most Allegris seats for booking on 787-9s
German flag-carrier Lufthansa is making available most of the new business-class seats in its Boeing 787-9s, after a certification hold-up was overcome.
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Norwegian has no plans to copy Wizz with ‘premium’ seating option
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian will not be copying Wizz Air’s recent decision to roll out a ‘premium’ seating option across its network, arguing its product is already better suited to market trends.
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Wizz to roll out ‘premium’ seating option across whole network
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will roll out its ‘WIZZ Class’ premium seating product across its entire network following a trial that saw take-up “exceed expectations”.

Brazilian H160 probe focuses on maintenance error in run-up to ditching

Brazilian investigators probing the ditching of an Airbus Helicopters H160 have discovered that the rotorcraft was involved in a serious maintenance mishap a little over a week before the 2 January incident.

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DLR-led STAR project shines light on performance boost from ‘active twisting’ rotor blades

German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.

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HeliOffshore picks Duncan Trapp as new chair as organisation continues safety push

Global rotorcraft safety organisation HeliOffshore has appointed industry veteran Duncan Trapp as its new chair-elect, to succeed incumbent Bill Chiles from April.

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Strong year for H160 helicopter as 2025 orders point to parity with rival AW139

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 achieved order parity with the Leonardo AW139 in the civil and parapublic market last year as the new medium-twin contender gained traction against the segment’s long-term leader.

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Russia’s Ural sets up programme to extend life of A320-family jets

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Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements

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Xiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering

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SIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet

Russia’s Ural sets up programme to extend life of A320-family jets
Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements
Xiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering
SIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet

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Singapore’s ST Engineering reveals new DrN-600 medium-lift cargo drone
Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned aircraft, a medium-lift platform designed for commercial cargo delivery and military logistics operations with a 100kg payload capacity.
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Grid Aero’s Lifter Lite uncrewed cargo aircraft makes runway appearance alongside C-130
California-based start-up Grid Aero has begun ground testing its Lifter Lite uncrewed cargo aircraft, less than a year after publicly unveiling the twin-engined turboprop design intended as a companion to the Lockheed Martin C-130 transport.
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Windracers ramps up production to meet Ultra Mk2 demand
UK cargo drone developer Windracers is gearing up to build more than 100 examples of its Ultra Mk2 aircraft this year as it ramps up production to meet soaring demand.

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Horizon Air seeks more time to comply with cockpit barrier rule, citing E175 cabin layout

Alaska Air Group’s Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension to comply with FAA secondary cockpit barrier requirements, citing cabin configuration complications on its Embraer 175 regional jets that prevent installation of the certified security device.

FAA proposes 767-300F cargo fitting inspections amid material concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters after discovering some components were manufactured using unapproved materials, potentially compromising aircraft structural integrity and controllability.

Komi republic hosts latest tests of MC-21 and SJ-100

United Aircraft has flown its Yakovlev MC-21-310 test aircraft to the Komi republic as part of its certification programme.

Airbus AALTO closes on Australian site for second Zephyr launch location

Airbus subsidiary AALTO HAPS hopes by mid-2026 to have begun construction of a new launch and landing site in northern Australia for its solar-powered Zephyr high-altitude platform-station (HAPS), paving the way for the start of operations there later this year.

Lufthansa cleared to offer most Allegris seats for booking on 787-9s

German flag-carrier Lufthansa is making available most of the new business-class seats in its Boeing 787-9s, after a certification hold-up was overcome.

Norwegian has no plans to copy Wizz with ‘premium’ seating option

Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian will not be copying Wizz Air’s recent decision to roll out a ‘premium’ seating option across its network, arguing its product is already better suited to market trends.

CFM keeps focus on RISE open-fan engine but is ‘prepared for any scenario’: Safran chief

Safran has played down the significance of reports that its CFM International narrowbody joint venture with GE Aerospace is developing a ducted-fan alternative to the open-rotor architecture being matured through the RISE technology demonstrator programme.

Russia’s Ural sets up programme to extend life of A320-family jets

Russian carrier Ural Airlines is embarking on a programme to extend the operational life of its Airbus A320-family jets – claiming a first for the country.

Bombardier bedeviled by ‘brutal’ engine supply issue but Martel sees progress as deliveries rise

Bombardier continues to wrestle with “brutal” supply problems from one unidentified engine manufacturer which last year caused weeks of stoppages to its final assembly line.

ERC System pivots to VTOL cargo prototype after Munich hover tests of ‘Romeo’ aircraft

German start-up ERC System will in 2026 fly the first prototype of a vertical take-off and landing uncrewed cargo aircraft it hopes to bring to market in the coming years.

China’s Hengqin Winglet signs for converted A330 freighter

Chinese firm Hengqin Winglet has signed for an Airbus A330 freighter conversion to be undertaken by specialist EFW.

Russian regulator approves domestic composite fin and stabiliser for MC-21

Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has approved the use of import-substituted composites for the vertical fin and horizontal stabiliser of the Yakovlev MC-21.

Il-114-300 arrives at Yakutsk airport for extreme-weather testing

United Aircraft is conducting ground-testing of the Ilyushin Il-114-300 at Yakutsk airport to assess operational capabilities in extreme conditions.

Gazprom Neft undertakes ground-based engine tests with sustainable fuel

Russian oil refining firm Gazprom Neft has undertaken rig testing for a product it claims will be the county’s first sustainable aviation fuel.

Horizon Aircraft maintains momentum towards Cavorite X7 first flight with key supplier picks

Horizon Aircraft has added two key suppliers for its Cavorite X7 prototype, signing up Rampf Composite Solutions and North Aircraft Industries to build the fuselage and wing, respectively, for the hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Boeing begins 2026 on high note as 107-order total marks strongest January sales since 2012

Boeing secured 107 aircraft orders in January – its strongest start to the year since 2012 – including a landmark 787-10 deal from Delta Air Lines, while delivering 46 jets.

Singapore air show achieves record trade attendance of 65,000

This year’s Singapore Airshow drew a record 65,000 trade visitors over four days, with major announcements including Singapore’s C-130H acquisition, Vietjet’s engine selection, and Boeing’s higher MTOW 787 delivery timeline.

Ryanair to set up in-house engine MRO facilities as it extends CFM partnership

Ryanair is to establish its own in-house engine repair facilities, and is assessing around five potential sites with a view to opening the first of two shops by the end of 2028.

Boeing sees aerospace aftermarket recovering from supply chain pressures

The aerospace aftermarket is recovering from supply chain disruptions exacerbated by rising aircraft production rates, according to Boeing Global Services senior vice-president William Ampofo, though challenges including workforce shortages and component supply constraints persist.

Brazilian H160 probe focuses on maintenance error in run-up to ditching

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