All North America articles – Page 14
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NewsUS Army moves forward with operational fielding of CH-47F Block II
The US Army has authorised procurement of Boeing’s CH-47F Block II Chinook using fiscal 2025 and 2026 funds, planning to outfit two combat aviation brigades with the upgraded heavy-lift helicopters.
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NewsLatvian national pleads guilty to shipping US avionics to Russia
A Latvian national has admitted to illegally shipping US-made avionics components to Russian buyers, including the country’s intelligence service, in violation of export controls and sanctions between 2020 and 2023, the US Department of Justice says.
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NewsMHI RJ insists 50-seat jets will remain active until 2040
MHI RJ Aviation disputes ATR’s forecast that US carriers will retire most 50-seat jets within a decade, arguing the aircraft will remain essential until 2040 with no comparable replacements available.
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NewsStarlux expands Alaska codeshare with transcontinental flights
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has expanded its codeshare with Alaska Airlines to include transcontinental flights for the first time.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to reject 27 Airbus aircraft leases under new AerCap deal
Spirit Airlines has revised terms with primary lessor AerCap, as the ultra-low-cost carrier continues restructuring efforts during Chapter 11 proceedings.
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AnalysisEngine makers accelerate plans for new class of small turbofans targeting autonomous fighters
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace and Honeywell are advancing small turbofan designs as the Pentagon emphasises rapidly fielding low-cost, autonomous fighter jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsSouth Korea picks L3Harris-led team for new AEW&C jet
Seoul has selected a team comprising Israel Aerospace Industries’ Elta Systems unit, Korean Air and prime contractor L3Harris Technologies to supply its future batch of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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NewsGulfstream reveals G300 super-midsize jet to replace G280
Gulfstream has revealed development of the G300, a 3,600nm-range super-midsize business jet intended to replace its ageing G280 model, with the manufacturer completing nearly 2,000 ground-test hours on the first aircraft.
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NewsOtto Aerospace claims large Flexjet launch order for Phantom 3500
US firm Otto Aerospace is claiming business aviation specialist Flexjet as a launch customer for its proposed Phantom 3500 ultra-efficient executive jet, with an agreement for 300. Otto Aerospace says the order is “firm” and also includes “additional options”. The Phantom 3500 is under development by the Fort Worth-based company, ...
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NewsAlaska Air outlines vision for US air traffic control overhaul
The Seattle-headquartered airline company – parent of Alaska Airlines, Hawiian Airlines and Horizon Air – framed the country’s airspace issues in a 26 September report as part of a long-term trend of aircraft technology developing faster than ATC technology.
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NewsBeta Technologies files for IPO on New York Stock Exchange
Vermont-based electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange to raise funds for its Alia aircraft family development.
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NewsWestJet confirms passenger data accessed in June cybersecurity breach
Canadian carrier WestJet confirms a recent cybersecurity breach resulted in unauthorised access to some sensitive passenger information, though credit card details and passwords were uncompromised.
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NewsAmerican Airlines launches codeshare partnership with Porter Airlines
American Airlines has struck a codeshare partnership with Eastern Canada’s Porter Airlines, somewhat evening the field with other major US carriers benefit from partnerships with Canadian counterparts.
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NewsSikorsky lands nearly $11bn Pentagon order for up to 99 CH-53K helicopters
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has received a nearly $11 billion Pentagon contract covering deliveries of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter across multiple years. The $10.9 billion deal announced on 26 September by US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) covers up to 99 of the three-engined King Stallion helicopters for the US Marine ...
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NewsAlaska Air shuffles leadership with new Alaska COO and Horizon CEO
Alaska Air Group has appointed Jason Berry as new chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, with Andy Schneider taking over as chief executive and president of regional subsidiary Horizon Air.
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NewsUS 747 operators step up aileron inspections following 2024 Kalitta Air incident
US operators of Boeing 747-400 freighters have intensified aileron inspections following recurring problems with attachment wear and damage, after a Kalitta Air incident revealed fractured components.
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NewsBoeing and labour union to resume talks as strike drags on
Contract negotiations between Boeing and striking machinists at its St. Louis fighter aircraft facility will resume on Monday with federal mediation assistance, as the dispute enters its third month.
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NewsUS Coast Guard presses ahead with plans to retire MH-65s
The US Coast Guard has awarded contracts worth more than $28 million for turboshaft engines and multi-mode radars as part of a $3 billion aviation modernisation programme that will see the service’s fixed-wing fleet grow and its rotary-wing fleet consolidated to a single helicopter type.
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NewsNASA still targeting 2025 first flight for X-59 supersonic demonstrator
NASA maintains its 2025 target for the X-59 Quesst quiet-supersonic demonstrator’s maiden flight as the programme advances through high-speed taxi testing at Palmdale, despite multiple previous delays since the original 2021 schedule.
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NewsAllegiant expects new and incoming 737 Max jets to boost 2026 results
Rapid addition of new Boeing 737 Max 8-200s to Allegiant Air’s fleet is expected to significantly boost the carrier’s full-year 2026 financial performance.