Liquidation looms for Ecojet as green airline fails to get off the ground
A bid by green entrepreneur Dale Vince to create a zero-emission regional carrier has ended without the would-be operator ever getting off the ground following the appointment of provisional liquidators to Ecojet Airlines.
UK signs ECRS Mk2 radar production deal for Royal Air Force’s Tranche 3 Typhoon upgrade
The UK Royal Air Force will operationally field an active electronically scanned array radar on a portion of its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet from late this decade, via an integration contract announced on 22 January.
Airbus aims to extend runway-overrun protection to A220 next year
Airbus is aiming to extend runway overrun protection to the A220 next year, as it works to certify a safety system for the twinjet.
Airbus closes on key milestones for A380 flying testbed as COMPANION project nears design freeze
At some point in the next 12 months, a freshly-painted A380 will arrive in Toulouse ready for Airbus to begin a series of modifications that will eventually leave it looking like no other superjumbo in existence as it is transformed into a flying testbed for new engines and other advanced technologies.
Supersonic traffic over Europe could return by mid-2030s: EASA analysis
As the 50-year anniversary of British Airways’ and Air France’s launch of supersonic operations passes, the air transport sector remains relegated to the subsonic realm.
NORAD deploys aircraft to Greenland amid international standoff
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is deploying US and Canadian military aircraft to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base, as international tensions escalate over President Trump’s suggestions that Washington seeks control of the Danish territory.
Denmark touts ability of new Arctic special forces to operate anywhere in Greenland
Denmark is emphasising the capabilities of a newly formed Arctic special forces unit that can operate throughout Greenland’s demanding terrain, as Copenhagen faces increasing pressure over control of the strategic territory from US President Donald Trump.
Denmark deploys F-35A stealth fighters over Greenland supported by French tanker
US President Donald Trump has disparaged the Danish military presence in Greenland as consisting of nothing more than two dogsled teams.
CFM extends IATA aftermarket competition agreement into 2033
CFM International has extended its agreement with IATA through February 2033, allowing airlines greater flexibility to use third-party maintenance providers and non-OEM parts for engine servicing, addressing long-standing aftermarket competition concerns.
Edelweiss unveils more spacious A350 cabin to replace original LATAM interior
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has unveiled the new cabin it will fit on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, replacing the interior originally based on a LATAM configuration.
