Qatar Airways has begun legal proceedings against Airbus regarding safety concerns related to surface degradation in its A350 fleet – an issue which has resulted so far in 21 aircraft being grounded. This video shows the issues causing concern
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Airbus delivered 611 commercial aircraft to 88 customers in 2021, a figure it says demonstrates resilience and recovery from the effects of the pandemic, with progress made on plans to ramp-up production
Boeing has appointed Collins Aerospace as the long-term provider of next-generation lavatories for the 737 family of aircraft. The modular lav, available in 2025, includes touchless functionality, micro-LED lighting, and gives airlines customisation and PRM-friendly options
Airbus Atlantic has been launched as a global player in the aerostructures field, bringing together the resources of its sites in Nantes and Montoir-de-Bretagne, as well as the Stelia Aerospace sites worldwide
Pobeda Airlines, a low-cost carrier in the Aeroflot group, has placed a US$1.53m order for anti-condensation systems for retrofit installation on 20 more of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft
A concept mid-size aircraft revealed by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) could enable passengers to fly anywhere in the world with no carbon emissions, with just one fuel stop. The enabler is liquid hydrogen; the catch is that the aircraft is not forecast to be market-ready until the mid-2030s
Viasat has become the first Ka-band IFC supplier to have a BFE connectivity system available on the Embraer E2
From growing demand for air transport to the retirement of older aircraft to accelerate decarbonisation objectives, Airbus sees several reasons for healthy order books, with resultant industry benefits
Airbus has secured major narrowbody orders at Dubai Airshow as operators look toward a stronger and greener future for aviation. “We’re moving beyond the Covid doldrums,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus’s CCO
Wright Electric has added a new model in its range of zero-emissions aircraft for the commercial aviation market. Named the Wright Spirit, the aircraft will incorporate Wright’s megawatt-class electric propulsion system and serve the 100-passenger market for one-hour flights.