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.
Volaris and VivaAerobus agree to ‘merger of equals’ to form new Mexican airline group
Mexican discounters Volaris and have agreed to form a new airline group under a holding company structure in a merger of equals, pending regulatory approval expected in 2026.
Brazilian army takes delivery of its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter
Brazil’s army has formally taken delivery of its first Sikorsky UH-60M utility helicopter, one month after the rotorcraft arrived in the country aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17 strategic transport.
Crashed Mexican Citation III entered excessive left bank during final approach to Toluca
Mexican investigators have opened a probe into a serious Cessna 650 Citation III accident south of Toluca airport on 15 December.
‘Revamped’ Azul secures court approval for Chapter 11 restructuring plan
Brazilian carrier Azul has received court approval for its Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, clearing the way for the airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection early next year after eliminating $3 billion in liabilities.
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend enters service
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna Citation Ascend to a retail customer, marking entry into service for the Wichita manufacturer’s updated midsize business jet two-and-a-half years after programme launch.
US sanctions Venezuelan firm for assembling and maintaining Iranian drones
Washington has imposed sanctions on a Venezuelan aerospace company and its chairman for allegedly facilitating the acquisition, assembly and operation of Iranian-designed Mohajer-series unmanned aerial vehicles with surveillance and strike capabilities.
US approves $1.8bn sale of P-8As to Denmark
The US State Department has approved Denmark’s acquisition of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft under an $1.8 billion foreign military sales package, expanding NATO’s 737-based surveillance fleet to include operations around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Alaska and LATAM end nearly decade-old codeshare partnership
Alaska Airlines has terminated its codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines after nearly a decade
USA approves $8.6bn F-15IA fighter sale to Israel
Washington has signed off on Israel’s November 2024 order for Boeing F-15IA fighters under the Foreign Military Sales programme, with deliveries of an initial 25 aircraft scheduled to begin in 2031.
USA approves $8.6bn F-15IA fighter sale to Israel
Washington has signed off on Israel’s November 2024 order for Boeing F-15IA fighters under the Foreign Military Sales programme, with deliveries of an initial 25 aircraft scheduled to begin in 2031.
Iraqi start-up Basra Airlines secures air operator’s certificate
Iraqi start-up carrier Basra Airlines has been granted an air operator’s certificate by the country’s civil aviation regulator.
Turkey has ten F110 engines for Kaan fighter, as it continues talks for more
Ten GE Aerospace F110 engines have been delivered for Turkey’s developmental Kaan fighter, but negotiations for 80 additional powerplants face potential obstacles linked to Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles.
Israir Group signs preliminary agreement for pair of A330s
Israeli leisure carrier Israir Group has signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of two Airbus A330s with which it plans to open transatlantic services.
Jazeera Airways and Beond selected to establish charter carriers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation regulator has selected Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and the premium leisure carrier Beond to establish charter operations in the kingdom.
US approves $1.8bn sale of P-8As to Denmark
The US State Department has approved Denmark’s acquisition of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft under an $1.8 billion foreign military sales package, expanding NATO’s 737-based surveillance fleet to include operations around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
France orders two Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye surveillance jets in a SKr12.3 billion ($1.3 billion) deal, with options for two additional aircraft, as European demand for reconnaissance platforms continues to strengthen.
Spain signs for 30 TAI Hurjet trainers with deliveries to begin in 2028
Spain has contracted Airbus Defence & Space and Turkish Aerospace to deliver a new advanced jet training system for the country’s air force, including the supply of 30 of the latter’s Hurjet trainers.
Approval of substituted Tu-214 clears path to serial production
Russia’s United Aircraft has secured regulatory approval of its modified Tupolev Tu-214, enabling the ramp-up of production for the revived twinjet.
UZGA conducts maiden flight of LMS-901 with domestic VK-800 engine
Russian airframer UZGA has carried out the maiden flight of an LMS-901 Baikal aircraft fitted with its VK-800 engine.
HAL conducts maiden flight of Dhruv NG civilian helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics has flown an upgraded civilian variant of its 5.5t Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, powered by locally developed engines and featuring enhanced safety systems.
Air China becomes latest carrier to reveal A320neo top-up agreement
Air China has become the latest Chinese operator to disclose a purchase agreement for additional Airbus aircraft, with a deal for 60 A320neo-family jets.
Chinese lessor CALC firms order for 30 more A320neo-family jets
Chinese aircraft leasing firm CALC has ordered 30 additional Airbus A320neo-family jets, taking its overall commitment to the type to more than 200.
Chinese airlines Spring and Juneyao disclose A320neo purchase agreements
Chinese carriers Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air have each disclosed agreements to purchase Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
Kazakh wealth fund discloses sale price of controlling stake in Qazaq Air
Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, has disclosed that it sold a majority share in regional operator Qazaq Air for 1.02 billion tenge ($2 million).
Kenya Airways seeks new chief executive as Kilavuka steps down
Kenya Airways’ chief executive, Allan Kilavuka, is to step down from his position, after a six-year term at the African carrier.
L3Harris launches production of Viper Shield EW suite for F-16 customers
L3Harris has launched low-rate initial production of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the Lockheed Martin F-16, after the technology cleared a key review conducted by the US Air Force.
Libya’s Buraq Air signs to modernise fleet with A320neos
Libyan carrier Buraq Air has signed a provisional agreement to expand its fleet with 10 Airbus A320neo twinjets.
EgyptAir agrees sale-and-leaseback of three A350s with BOC Aviation
EgyptAir is undertaking a sale and leaseback of three Airbus A350-900s through Singaporean aircraft lessor BOC Aviation.
Flysafair to take first 737 Max jets in 2028
Flysafair will take its first Boeing 737 Max jets through lessor AerCap following an agreement announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.