In the last days of December, Airbus announced or confirmed orders for more than 600 aircraft — almost all of which were A320/A321neos.
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The CityAirbus urban taxi programme, which is being developed by Airbus’ E-Aircraft Systems unit, has achieved completion and Power On of the “iron bird” ground test rig.
Aerion and Lockheed Martin have announced an MoU to define a process to explore the feasibility of a joint development of the Aerion AS2 supersonic bizjet.
Airbus Helicopters has performed in-flight validation of the Eagle on-board image processing system on an H225 flying testbed.
Pilatus has obtained EASA and FAA type certificates for the PC-24, the company's first offering on the bizjet market, clearing the way for first deliveries.
Delta has won a hotly contested order from Delta Air Lines for 100 A321neos powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines.
Exasperated by recurrent delays on Safran's Sivercrest engine, Dassault is abandoning the Falcon 5X and starting work on a new, P&WC-powered programme.
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft featuring the carrier's recently launched on-board cabin products and innovations.
Tokyo has announced plans to acquire air-launched standoff missiles, significantly extending the country's potential strike range against enemy targets.
Qatar has confirmed another major fighter deal, with an order for 24 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft in a £6bn package that includes support and training services. Deliveries are expected to start in late 2022.
The Slovenia-based light aircraft manufacturer has created a new subsidiary in China to produce electric and hybrid aircraft for the Chinese and SE Asian markets.
Hensoldt recently demonstrated its Xpeller system on the Airbus airfield in Hamburg-Finkenwerder to representatives from the police, industrial companies, airport operators and the armed forces.
Qatar Airways has reconfirmed and upsized its earlier order for 50 A320neos with a firm order instead for 50 A321neos in ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) configuration.
Safran Aero Boosters has completed the first full-size low-pressure compressor prototype intended for future ultra high-bypass engine configurations.
Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo and handed it over to U.S. low cost carrier Frontier Airlines.
Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines have set up a 50-50 joint venture, EME Aero, for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines.
French flight training specialist Alsim has sold its first AL42 FNPT II in China to AXAviation and has launched a partnership with the company.
The International Air Transport Association sees global industry net profit rising to $38.4bn in 2018, an 11% improvement from the $34.5bn expected in 2017.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is making a strategic investment of $10m in Boom Supersonic and has secured an option to purchase up to 20 Boom aircraft through a pre-order arrangement.
DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of an A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).
China Airlines has become the second airline to join a programme to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus.
IATA reports a 7.2% year-on-year increase in global passenger traffic in October, led by Asia-Pacific airlines, which posted 10.3% growth for the month.
Malaysia Airlines has joined the list of A350 operators, following delivery of its first A350-900.
After signing for up to 50 ATR 72-600F freighters earlier this month, FedEx Express has announced an order for up to 100 Cessna SkyCourier 408s.
On 29th November, Air France-KLM and Jet Airways signed an ‘Enhanced Cooperation Agreement’ said to be the first of its kind on the India-Europe market.
Following the maiden flight of the A330-900, the aircraft’s little sister, the A330-800, has started final assembly and is on track for the first flight planned in mid-2018.
IAG's new low-cost long-haul airline, Level, is adding flights to Montreal, New York, Guadeloupe and Martinique from Paris Orly starting in July 2018.
Thales has completed the acquisition of Aveillant Ltd., a pioneer in holographic radar technology.
The three companies are launching the E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstrator using a BAe 146 flying testbed.
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Aeroflot have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand travel opportunities between Russia and Japan in the face of steadily increasing demand.
Lufthansa has unveiled the Business Class concept developed for the 20 Boeing 777-9s which the carrier will receive from 2020 onwards.
Japan's Terra Drone and LG U+ of South Korea have launched the “U+ Smart Drone UTM System"
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IATA says the new-generation settlement system (NewGen ISS) will transform the distribution and settlement of funds between agents and airlines.
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from South Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters for two additional H225 helicopters, bringing its H225 fleet to four.
The A350-1000 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and remains on target for first customer delivery by year end.
The FAA has approved the use of AT&T's “Flying COW” drone to restore cellular service in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
A project led by Safran Power Units has received initial funding to develop a fuel cell system for autonomous on-board electrical power generation for medium-haul aircraft and business jets.
European MRO service provider AFI KLM E&M announced multiple contracts with local carriers during Dubai Airshow 2017.
India's IndiGo has received the first of 50 ATR 72-600s, which it will use to bring air connectivity to smaller Indian airports and communities under the government's Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Flydubai has unveiled its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Dubai-based carrier — the first operator in the region to take delivery of the latest incarnation of the 737 — has a total of 320 737 MAXs on order.
Emirates has announced that it is using 3D printing — also known as Additive Manufacturing — to produce components for its aircraft cabins. The airline is working with 3D Systems of the U.S. and UUDS of France.
Boeing predicts that airlines in the Middle East will need 3,350 new aircraft over next 20 years, with twin-aisle models accounting for almost half of the total.
As this year's edition of the Dubai Airshow draws to a close, cumulated orders and commitments for civil aircraft have soared well past the $100bn mark.
Falcon Aviation has signed a new MoU at the show expanding its commitment to the Airbus Helicopters H160 through the addition of a further three helicopters following a flight demonstration to evaluate the H160 passenger experience.
Leonardo announced two new contracts involving the purchase and lease of helicopters by local operators during the show.
Boeing and flydubai have signed an agreement for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27bn, described by Boeing as the largest-ever single-aisle jet order from a Middle East carrier.
Airbus and U.S. equity fund Indigo Partners have signed an MoU for the purchase of 430 A320neo Family aircraft for Indigo's four portfolio airlines in the largest-ever single order commitment for Airbus.
Boeing has followed its opening-day announcement of a 40-aircraft commitment from Emirates for the 787-10 with three other orders.
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