Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force
Aug 26, 2024
Embraer today announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The contract, which is part of a fleet renew program to expand FAU's operational capacity, provides for the acquisition of one aircraft plus the commitment to acquire five additional units, with deliveries schedul ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2024
ROSWELL, N.M., Aug. 19, 2024 -- Sceye, an aerospace company with a background in material science and manufacturer of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced today that it completed a full diurnal flight in the stratosphere while staying over an area of operation. ... Continue reading
Skyryse One honored by Fast Company as a best transportation design of 2024
Aug 9, 2024
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first universal operating system for flight, is thrilled to announce that its Skyryse One™ aircraft has been honored by Fast Company magazine in their annual Innovation by Design Awards as one of the best transportation designs of 202 ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2024
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, successfully demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA's historic Langley ... Continue reading
New VX4 Prototype Completes First Tethered Piloted Flight
Jul 26, 2024
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering zero-emissions aviation, has seen its latest VX4 prototype perform its first tethered piloted flight as it begins the “wheels up” phase of testing. This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the groun ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2024
DALLAS, July 26, 2024 -- Southwest Airlines Co. has new flights available for booking today as the carrier continues responding to Customer demand and preferences with additional service around popular events in Southwest® destinations, as well as redeye operations for the first time. ... Continue reading
Embraer Publishes 20-Year Market Outlook
Jul 24, 2024
Worldwide demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops Value of new orders USD 640 billion North America, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe will lead jet deliveries FARNBOROUGH, England, July 23, 2024 -- Embraer has published Market Outlook 2024, its 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the su ... Continue reading
Qatar Airways Announces Order for 20 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets
Jul 23, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 23, 2024 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced today the Middle Eastern airline placed an order for 20 more 777-9 airplanes, which will be the world's largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. The order, which expands the carrier's 777X order book to nearly 100 airpla ... Continue reading
Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Jul 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced an agreement for up to 20 more 787 Dreamliners, as the 787's market-leading efficiency and range are valued on international routes to North America, Asia and India. The deal includes 10 787-9s with options for 10 mo ... Continue reading
GE Aerospace and Kratos Partner on Small Affordable Engines
Jul 22, 2024
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies, a division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development and production of small affordable engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar appl ... Continue reading
Korean Air Commits to Up to 50 Boeing Widebodies to Strengthen Future Long-Haul Fleet
Jul 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing's highly fuel-efficient widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. Continue Reading Boeing and Ko ... Continue reading
Luxair Selects Largest Boeing 737 MAX Model, Buying up to 4 737-10 Jets
Jul 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Luxair announced today the European regional carrier is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power its sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737-7 and 737-8 models, Luxair has now placed an order for two 737-10 airplanes with ... Continue reading
National Airlines Selects Four Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Global Fleet
Jul 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and National Airlines announced today the global carrier has committed to place its first order for four 777 Freighters. Currently the longest-range twin-engine freighter with unrivaled payload capacity, the 777 Freighter will help maximize the airline's c ... Continue reading
Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing on New VX4 Prototype
Jul 22, 2024
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, today announced that testing on its most advanced eVTOL aircraft, unveiled last week, has started with initial powered ground tests, including propeller balancing, successfully complete. Pro ... Continue reading
Worldwide C-130J Super Hercules Fleet Soars Past 3 Million Flight Hours
Jul 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 22, 2024 -- Lockheed Martin announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow that the worldwide C-130J Super Hercules fleet recently surpassed 3 million flight hours. With 545+ Super Hercules delivered worldwide, this achievement reflects the C-130J's unmatched global reach, multi-mis ... Continue reading
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