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Civil aviation design needed rethink from Soviet-era military influence: Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin says building a modern civil aircraft industry has required a strategic rethink from the Soviet era, when civil aircraft design was largely influenced by military considerations.
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SJ-100’s PD-8 engine passes blade-out containment tests
Blade-failure tests have been carried out on the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for Russia’s import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100.
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Boeing seeks to bridge gap to 777-8F by selling 777Fs beyond FAA deadline
Boeing is seeking US authorisation to continue selling its 777F cargo twinjet beyond the end of 2027, because its 777-8F will not be available in time to replace it.

Rise Air takes delivery of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 turboprop

Boeing seeks to bridge gap to 777-8F by selling 777Fs beyond FAA deadline

Eve Air Mobility completes first hover flight of electric air taxi prototype

Bombardier secures Global 8000’s type certification from FAA

Bristow praises all-electric CX300 after Norway Beta test programme hits 100 flights

Rise Air takes delivery of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 turboprop
Boeing seeks to bridge gap to 777-8F by selling 777Fs beyond FAA deadline
Eve Air Mobility completes first hover flight of electric air taxi prototype
Bombardier secures Global 8000’s type certification from FAA
Bristow praises all-electric CX300 after Norway Beta test programme hits 100 flights

Spirit wins new maintenance terms and $140m IAE credit

International Aero Engines will provide Spirit Airlines with up to $140 million in credits as compensation for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G recall that severely disrupted the ultra-low-cost carrier’s operations, following approval by a US bankruptcy judge.

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Number of stored jets with Pratt geared turbofans climbed after mid-year

Number of grounded jets rises nearly 90 aircraft between mid-year and end-October, with storage rates holding steady at one-third of total GTF-powered fleet as manufacturer works to expand maintenance capacity and introduce durability upgrades

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Howmet Aerospace acquires Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for $1.8bn

The $1.8 billion cash acquisition of California-based precision component supplier Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing by turbofan component specialist Howmet Aerospace is expected to close during first-half 2026.

Aircraft Conversion: A Catalyst for Global Trade Value

2025-11-05T09:06:00+00:00Paid content by IAI

Air cargo plays a pivotal role in today’s interconnected global economy, driving trade value far beyond its modest share of physical volume. According to IATA research, while air freight accounts for less than 1% of global trade by volume, it represents an astonishing 33% of total worldwide trade value. This figure highlights how essential air cargo is to modern commerce, enabling the rapid movement of high-value goods across continents and ensuring that global supply chains remain efficient and resilient.

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Unidentified A350-1000 deal in November takes Airbus net orders to 700
Orders for eight Airbus A350-1000s from an undisclosed customer during November helped push the airframer’s net total for the year to 700.
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Airbus cuts full-year delivery target by 30 aircraft
Airbus has cut its full-year delivery target to 790 commercial aircraft, down from the original figure of 820.
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Hit 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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Spirit wins new maintenance terms and $140m IAE credit

Azerbaijan E190 crash probe still hazy over precise origin of missile damage

Kazakh investigators are still analysing the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash at Aktau a year ago, stating that the exact origin of suspected missile fragments has not been determined.

King Air pilots were not incapacitated while Garmin’s Autoland system took over

Pilots of a Beechcraft King Air B200 consciously elected to allow Garmin’s Autoland system to complete their flight after experiencing rapid cabin depressurisation, according to the charter operator involved in the 20 December incident.

Wheels Up secures $105m sale-and-leaseback deal in bid to raise cash amid steep losses

Private aviation operator Wheels Up Experience has agreed a $105 million sale-leaseback transaction covering 10 business jets, which will enable the loss-making company to reduce debt and acquire additional aircraft as part of its ongoing transformation strategy.

Number of stored jets with Pratt geared turbofans climbed after mid-year

Arif Habib consortium emerges as successful bidder in long-running PIA privatisation

Diverse Pakistani investment firm Arif Habib Group has emerged as the successful bidder for flag-carrier Pakistan International Airlines.

Ryanair vows to appeal Italian regulator’s $300m fine over travel agency ‘obstruction’

Budget carrier Ryanair has vowed to appeal after Italian competition regulators imposed a fine of €256 million ($302 million) on the airline, accusing it of exploiting a dominant market position.

Civil aviation design needed rethink from Soviet-era military influence: Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin says building a modern civil aircraft industry has required a strategic rethink from the Soviet era, when civil aircraft design was largely influenced by military considerations.

Rise Air takes delivery of Canada’s first ATR 72-600 turboprop

The Saskatchewan-based passenger and cargo operator signed for three new ATR aircraft in November 2024.

Howmet Aerospace acquires Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for $1.8bn

Municipal government entity to take 20% of Shenzhen Airlines under equity financing plan

China’s Shenzhen Airlines is to receive an initial capital injection for a proposed equity financing, following the selection of a candidate investor identified as Shenzhen Kunhang Investment Partnership.

A319 aborted low approach to Paris Orly after ILS signal ‘not switched on’: inquiry

French investigators have indicated that an absent ILS signal for a Paris Orly runway preceded a Volotea Airbus A319’s aborting its approach after triggering a low-altitude warning.

SJ-100’s PD-8 engine passes blade-out containment tests

Blade-failure tests have been carried out on the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for Russia’s import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100.

Boeing seeks to bridge gap to 777-8F by selling 777Fs beyond FAA deadline

Boeing is seeking US authorisation to continue selling its 777F cargo twinjet beyond the end of 2027, because its 777-8F will not be available in time to replace it.

Eve Air Mobility completes first hover flight of electric air taxi prototype

Eve Air Mobility has completed the first hover flight of its all-electric air taxi engineering prototype at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto test facility in Brazil.

Bombardier secures Global 8000’s type certification from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated Bombardier’s ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet, following Transport Canada’s approval last month.

Bristow praises all-electric CX300 after Norway Beta test programme hits 100 flights

Bristow Group is celebrating hitting 100 flights with the Beta Technologies Alia CX300 all-electric aircraft, as the operator enters the home straight on a test programme that wraps up in early 2026.

Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq takes first A321XLR through long-term lease

Privately-owned Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq has received an Airbus A321XLR, one of a batch to be delivered to the airline.

New-build Tu-214 emerges from Kazan production site

United Aircraft has shown off a newly-built Tupolev Tu-214, the twinjet type which is part of the strategy to address Russian airline capacity demand.

Airbus confirms expanded A350-1000 agreement with China Airlines

Airbus has confirmed an expanded order for A350-1000s, comprising five additional jets, from Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.