Embraer, Northrop team to develop KC-390 refuelling boom
Brazilian airframer Embraer and US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman are developing an optional in-flight refuelling boom for the KC-390 multi-role tanker, targeting international markets including F-35A operators despite uncertain US Air Force interest.
Uruguay receives first A-29 Super Tucanos to replace A-37 fleet
Uruguay has taken delivery of the first two of six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprops ordered to replace its ageing fleet of Cessna A-37 Dragonfly jets, which average over 43 years in service.
Sunrise Airways Dominicana seeks permit for US scheduled services
Santo Domingo-based carrier Sunrise Airways has applied to the US Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit, seeking to launch scheduled passenger and cargo flights between the Dominican Republic and the USA.
Cuba’s capital airport declares jet fuel unavailable as energy crisis deepens
Cuban authorities have formally notified that the island nation’s main airport has run out of aviation fuel.
LATAM 777-300ER pilot's 100t calculation error preceded tail-strike at Milan
Italian investigators have determined that a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER crew introduced a 100t weight error while calculating take-off performance, resulting in a tail-strike at Milan Malpensa.
Saab aims to produce 36 Gripen E/F fighters annually as Brazilian assembly line nears first delivery
Swedish airframer Saab is significantly expanding production capacity for its Gripen E/F fighter, targeting 36 aircraft annually as it eyes further growth opportunities in Canada, Portugal and elsewhere.
Venezuelan carrier Laser Airlines renews push to launch Miami routes with MD-80s
Venezuelan carrier Laser Airlines has filed an updated application for a US foreign air carrier permit, seeking to launch twice-daily passenger services between Caracas and Miami with its ageing McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet.
Flight recorders recovered from crashed Satena Beech 1900D
Colombian investigators have retrieved both flight recorders from the Satena Beech 1900D which crashed while operating a domestic service on 28 January.
American signals plan to restore Venezuela flights as US officials move to lift commercial ban
American Airlines has positioned itself to be the first US airline to resume passenger service to Venezuela following the Trump administration’s directive to re-open the country’s airspace to commercial flights.
No survivors among 15 on board crashed Satena Beech 1900D in north Colombia
Colombian authorities have confirmed no survivors among the 15 occupants of a Satena Beech 1900D turboprop which crashed while operating a domestic service.