All North America articles – Page 23
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NewsNolinor introduces another 737-200 approaching half-century in service
The jet rolled off Boeing’s production line in Renton and took its first flight in March 1981, followed by delivery to original operator Air Florida.
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NewsCanada to acquire six ship-based UAVs for maritime surveillance
Ottawa will acquire up to six yet-unnamed vertical take-off and landing aircraft from Canadian manufacturer MDA Space for use aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class multi-role frigates.
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NewsAlaska Airlines targets two more European cities, rolls out new-look 787 livery
Alaska Airlines is planning to launch flights to London and Reykjavik, Iceland next spring as part of its ambitious international expansion from Seattle.
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NewsEve air taxi prototype on track for December first flight
Eve Air Mobility’s prototype electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is progressing towards its maiden flight before year-end, with Embraer’s chief executive confirming the programme remains on schedule.
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NewsBoeing surpasses Allegiant’s expectations with timely Max 8 deliveries
Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, said during Allegiant Travel Company’s earnings call on 4 August that “Boeing has exceeded our expectations on aircraft deliveries throughout this year”.
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NewsJoby Aviation to acquire Blade’s passenger brokerage and marketing business
US air taxi developer Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger-transportation brokering and marketing business for at least $90 million, positioning itself to access established infrastructure and customers ahead of its eVTOL launch.
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NewsAirbus chief Faury philosophical over Boeing’s leverage from Trump
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury is philosophical over Boeing’s order book apparently benefiting from the US presidential administration’s tariff and trade agreements. The administration has disclosed commitments to purchase Boeing aircraft from several countries, notably in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions – although the precise status of these orders ...
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NewsBoeing combat aircraft workers vote to strike after rejecting offer
Machinists at Boeing’s combat aircraft facilities have voted to strike from 4 August, rejecting the company’s revised contract offer despite improved pension terms.
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NewsUS lawmakers push for expanded ADS-B requirements after midair collision
Legislation would require ADS-B “In” capability on all aircraft within five years and restrict military exemptions following January’s deadly midair collision.
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NewsRaytheon secures largest-ever order for AMRAAM missiles
A $3.5 billion order for Raytheon’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) will cover deliveries of the combat proven munition to the US Air Force and US Navy, plus 19 overseas customers.
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NewsAvelo pursues fleet growth, eyeing additional leased 737s
US low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is signalling intention to grow its fleet of leased Boeing 737s, having recently taken delivery of its 22nd narrowbody jet.
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NewsLockheed secures additional $4bn to increase production of key long-range missiles
The Pentagon added $4.2 billion to an existing Lockheed Martin contract to cover production increases for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.
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NewsJoby and L3Harris partner to develop new hybrid-electric VTOL
The partners will examine the potential of a turbine-electric hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) rotorcraft oriented toward low-altitude military missions.
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NewsOtto Aviation picks Italian specialist to design Phantom’s fuel system
US firm Otto Aviation, which is developing a low-emission business jet, has selected Italian-based Secondo Mona to supply an integrated fuel system. Otto is developing the super-midsize Phantom 3500, which will have a lightweight and low-drag design enabling a substantial fuel saving over competing jets. The company is expecting to ...
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NewsUS Navy completes 73-hour solar-powered Skydweller UAS test
The US Navy has successfully completed a three-day continuous flight test using Skydweller Aero’s solar-powered uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), demonstrating its potential for extended intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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NewsDozens injured as Delta A330 hits heavy turbulence over Wyoming
A Delta Air Lines-operated Airbus A330-900 was diverted to Minneapolis on 30 July after hitting severe turbulence en route to Amsterdam.
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NewsBoeing extends ‘last, best and final’ contract offer to fighter assembly workers as strike looms
Described by Boeing as its “last, best and final offer”, the proposal includes wage increases beyond those offered in the deal previously rejected by union members.
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NewsLessor Azorra to expand E-Jet fleet with 13 JetBlue E190s
Florida-based aircraft lessor continues to build its E-Jet portfolio with acquisition of JetBlue’s regional jets as the airline divests its remaining fleet.
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NewsPilots’ unions at Mesa, Republic enter joint contract talks ahead of proposed tie-up
Unions representing pilots for US regional carriers Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways recently ratified a “formal unity agreement” ahead of the airlines’ planned tie-up.
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NewsUS spares Brazilian aerospace products from 40% import tariffs
The aerospace industry has been granted relief as the White House exempted Brazilian civilian aerospace products from a new 40% import tariff set to take effect on 6 August.