All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 12
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NewsTug driver error led to Dash 8 runway close call at Calgary
A Jazz Aviation Dash 8-400 avoided colliding with two tugs that erroneously entered a runway at Calgary International airport in October 2023.
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NewsGulfstream readies for first G800 delivery as supply chain troubles ease
Business jet maker Gulfstream will “very soon” deliver the first example of its newly certificated G800 and is on track to hand over 13 of the ultra-long-range aircraft before the end of 2025.
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NewsFAA expands light-sport aircraft definition with sweeping rule change
New regulations will permit light-sport aircraft to fly faster, carry more passengers and have varied propulsion types, potentially making aviation more accessible to beginners.
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NewsRTX cuts profit forecast due to tariffs despite sales surge
US aerospace giant RTX has lowered its 2025 profit forecast by 3% due to tariff impacts, despite securing orders for more than 1,000 PW1000G engines last quarter.
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NewsCFM accelerates Leap deliveries as P&W’s turbofan output dips
GE delivered 410 Leap turbofans in Q2 2025, up 38% year-on-year, while competitor RTX’s GTF shipments fell 4%.
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NewsDelta-Aeromexico partnership falls in Trump administration’s crosshairs amid slot dispute
The US government is threatening broad restrictions on Mexican carriers operating within the USA, and specifically says it plans to reverse approval of the joint venture deal between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
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NewsSafran acquires Collins actuator business after regulatory approval
French aerospace firm Safran has completed the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuator business while simultaneously divesting its North American actuator operations to Woodward, following regulatory approval from US authorities.
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NewsBoeing fraud case dismissal hearing set for 28 August
A Texas federal judge will determine whether to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Boeing related to 737 Max certification, despite opposition from crash victims’ relatives.
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NewsFAA probes near-miss between SkyWest E175 and B-52 bomber
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into a potential near-miss incident involving a SkyWest Airlines Embraer 175 and a US Air Force Boeing B-52 bomber at Minot International Airport.
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NewsNTSB chief criticises ‘premature’ media reports about Air India 787 crash
Jennifer Homendy has backed Indian investigators’ appeal for restraint following reports that the captain moved fuel control switches to ‘CUTOFF’ position.
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NewsUnited sees 737 Max delivery progress, 787 programme still lags
US carrier reports Max deliveries running ‘slightly ahead of schedule’ but engine constraints affect widebody programme
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NewsBahrain’s Gulf Air agrees to purchase 12 Boeing 787s
Bahrain carrier signs preliminary agreement for widebody jets, with options for six more, one day after country’s crown prince met with US president
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NewsUnited Airlines chief Kirby claims permanent edge over competitors except Delta
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes only his carrier and Delta Air Lines are properly positioned in the US market, predicting competitors will soon need to abandon unprofitable routes.
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NewsBreeze Airways to expand West Coast routes as Avelo exits
US start-up Breeze Airways will significantly expand its West Coast presence in March 2026, launching services to five new cities including routes being abandoned by competitor Avelo Airlines.
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NewsGE Aerospace raises profit forecasts despite tariff concerns
Engine manufacturer reports $2 billion quarterly profit and record $175 billion backlog as commercial aviation demand surges.
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AnalysisGTF grounding rate holds steady as Pratt & Whitney introduces durability fixes
The number of commercial aircraft grounded due to Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) recall of PW1000-series turbofans appears to have declined slightly in recent months, but the share of grounded jets remains roughly unchanged at close to 30% of the fleet.
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NewsNewark disruptions cost United $218 million in Q2
United Airlines has revealed that travel disruptions at Newark Liberty International airport earlier this year cost the carrier $218 million in the second quarter, with continued impact expected in Q3 results.
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NewsBoeing’s deliveries bumped higher in June as Max momentum builds
Boeing logged more positive momentum in June, accelerating 737 deliveries to a pace not achieved since late 2023 and padding its backlog with orders for another 116 aircraft.
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NewsNTSB report suggests ATC miscommunication led to close call at Reagan National
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released more information about a close call at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport that happened in March – two months after a deadly midair collision in the same airspace.
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NewsFAA to expand landing gear inspections to 737s and 757s
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require US airlines to inspect some 2,200 Boeing 737s and 757s due to a risk that improper maintenance could have jeopardised the integrity of the jets’ main landing gears.