Stretched A350-1000 is ‘natural evolution’ but not a priority: Airbus chief
Airbus is looking at the potential for a larger variant of the A350, beyond the -1000, but stresses that its work in this direction remains preliminary.
Airbus unlikely to obtain more Leap engines to offset shortage of P&W powerplants: Faury
Airbus believes is will not be able to source additional CFM International Leap engines to offset a projected shortfall in Pratt & Whitney powerplants for the A320neo family.
Airbus hikes commercial jet delivery forecast by 10% over 2025 level
Airbus has hiked this year’s full-year delivery forecast by 10% compared with its performance last year, and by 6% on its original 2025 target.
Airbus reins-in A320neo ramp-up forecast over engine supply uncertainty
Airbus is aiming to deliver 870 commercial aircraft this year but has cut back its A320neo-family ramp-up forecast after failing to secure commitments from Pratt & Whitney on required engine deliveries.
US senators introduce bill to aid air taxi certification
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility aircraft, as developers navigate costly approvals.
Alberta orders five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland
The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.
FAA to study ‘competency-based’ pilot training methods as Boeing pushes for greater adoption
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to further evaluate competency-based training and assessment this year, but remains reluctant to fully endorse the model despite widespread international adoption and advocacy from Boeing and ICAO.
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.
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.
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.