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NewsVietjet firms 100 A321neos as MNG signs for A350F
Vietjet has firmed orders for 100 Airbus A321neos while Turkish operator MNG Airlines Cargo has signed for its pair of Airbus A350 freighters. The two agreements were the outstanding orders listed by the airframer during October. Airbus’s updated backlog for the month also shows Korean Air’s agreement for seven A350Fs ...
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NewsWhy US judge dismissed Boeing 737 Max fraud case despite safety concerns
A US federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s fraud case against Boeing over 737 Max certification, despite expressing doubt that the non-prosecution agreement serves the public interest and facing opposition from crash victims’ relatives.
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NewsFAA certificates Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend business jet
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification to Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend, an updated variant of the manufacturer’s 12-passenger midsize business jet featuring enhanced avionics and improved performance capabilities.
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NewsArcher purchases Los Angeles-area airport for planned 2028 Olympics air taxi operations
Archer said on 6 November that it has signed a signed a series of agreements to purchase the “one-of-kind Los Angeles asset”, also known as Jack Northrop Field.
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NewsLeonardo still targeting year-end for aerostructures joint-venture deal
Leonardo maintains it is on track to sign an agreement by year-end with an undisclosed partner that will create a new aerostructures joint venture, a move that it hopes will finally put its underperforming unit on the road to recovery.
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NewsAir Astana commits to order five Boeing 787-9s
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has committed to ordering five Boeing 787-9s and signalled intentions for up to 10 additional aircraft as part of plans to expand its international network.
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NewsAirbus builds towards final destructive tests on Wing of Tomorrow demonstrator
Airbus has begun the first phase of load testing on a demonstrator wing developed under its Wing of Tomorrow programme that will eventually see the structure tested to destruction.
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NewsEve prepares eVTOL prototype for maiden flight campaign
Electric air taxi developer Eve is preparing its prototype aircraft for maiden flight following extensive ground testing using an iron bird test rig, with first flight targeted by early 2026.
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NewsSupply shortages no longer hindering Embraer’s 2025 production plan
Brazilian manufacturer says it has secured all components needed to meet its 222-240 aircraft delivery target for 2025, despite ongoing supply-chain challenges affecting the broader aerospace industry.
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NewsEmbraer cancels next-generation turboprop concept
Brazilian manufacturer abandons long-studied 70-90-seat turboprop programme, with chief executive confirming project termination rather than suspension during earnings call.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems posts $724 million third-quarter loss ahead of Boeing acquisition
Spirit AeroSystems reported a $724 million third-quarter loss as the aerostructures manufacturer approaches completion of its planned acquisition by Boeing, with elevated production costs continuing to weigh on financial performance.
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NewsBoeing completes $10.6bn digital business sale to Thoma Bravo
Boeing has completed the $10.6 billion sale of several digital businesses to investment firm Thoma Bravo, marking a strategic shift under chief executive Kelly Ortberg to focus on core aircraft manufacturing operations.
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NewsBoeing’s new 777-9 delay stems from Type Inspection Authorization hold ups
The FAA’s failure to approve the next phase of certification flight testing prompted Boeing to delay the 777-9’s expected service entry to 2027.
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NewsAura Aero opens Florida facility to advance ERA certification
French aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has opened a new assembly and operations centre in Florida as it seeks FAA certification for its 19-passenger hybrid-electric regional aircraft and expands US market presence.
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NewsBoeing plots out 737 Max and 787 production rate jumps
Boeing plans to ramp aircraft assembly to 42 monthly 737 Max jets and eight 787s before 2026, with chief executive Kelly Ortberg saying the production system is getting back on track following regulatory caps imposed after the door plug incident.
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NewsAirbus halves number of parked ‘gliders’ as it strives to meet year-end delivery target
Airbus has halved, the last three months, the number of engineless aircraft for which it has been forced to postpone delivery owing to a powerplant shortfall. The number of so-called ‘gliders’ had reached a peak of around 60 in June. Speaking during a third-quarter briefing on 29 October, Airbus chief ...
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NewsAirbus trims A220 production targets over supply and demand considerations
Airbus has lowered its target for A220 production rates, aiming for 12 aircraft per month next year rather than the previous 14. The airframer is attributing the decision, disclosed during a third-quarter briefing, to the “current balance between supply and demand”. Airbus, which took net orders for 36 A220s over ...
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NewsLatest 777-9 delay pushes Boeing to $5.3bn third-quarter loss
Boeing has pushed back market entry of its 777-9 widebody to 2027, taking a $4.9 billion programme charge that contributed to a $5.3 billion third-quarter loss.
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NewsNASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator completes maiden flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator has completed its maiden flight from Palmdale, California, marking a key milestone in efforts to develop quieter supersonic aircraft technology.
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NewsAirbus opens second A320-family assembly line in Tianjin
Airbus has officially opened a second final assembly line in Tianjin for A320-family jets.