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United Engine starts delivering serial PD-14 powerplants for MC-21
Russia’s United Engine has started delivering serially-produced domestic powerplants for the Yakovlev MC-21 programme.
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Airbus obtains EASA certification of P&W-powered A321XLR following engine approval
Airbus has secured European certification for the Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR, following the validation earlier this month of US FAA approval for the aircraft’s PW1100G engines.
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Airbus has ‘clear picture’ of investment needed to turn around Spirit work packages
Airbus is aiming for a mid-year completion of a transaction to acquire Spirit AeroSystems work packages, but acknowledges that the complex deal is taking longer than expected.

Spirit AeroSystems needs ‘additional funding’ to maintain operations

Brazilian approval clears flights by Rotor Technologies' pilotless R44

FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval

Boeing's 777 production site Everett on 26 June 2024

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March

Boeing 737 Max 10 at Boeing Field in Seattle on 14 June 2022

ALPA opposes Boeing’s latest 737 Max 7 and 10 exemption request

Spirit AeroSystems needs ‘additional funding’ to maintain operations
Brazilian approval clears flights by Rotor Technologies' pilotless R44
FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March
ALPA opposes Boeing’s latest 737 Max 7 and 10 exemption request

FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval

After several years of delays, GE Aerospace has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Catalyst turboprop, the engine that powers Beechcraft’s in-certification Denali single-prop.

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Rolls-Royce doubles time-on-wing goal for in-production Trent engines

Rolls-Royce now expects to achieve an 80% time-on-wing improvement for all its in-production widebody engines by the end of 2027 – a significant increase over a previous 40% target.

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US FAA certifies P&W's GTF Advantage engine for A320neo family

US regulators have certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine, the latest variant of the PW1100G geared-turbofan powerplant for the Airbus A320neo family.

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Airbus forecasts 820 commercial aircraft deliveries this year
Airbus is expecting to achieve 820 commercial aircraft deliveries this year, up on the 766 handed over in 2024.
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Airbus starts year with strong widebody orders including A350Fs
Airbus has started the year strongly with several orders from unidentified customers including agreements for six A350-900s, three A350 freighters and 10 A330-900s.
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Airbus delivery figure comparison masks airframer’s industrial improvement: Scherer
Airbus commercial aircraft chief Christian Scherer insists the airframer’s improved delivery figures disguise a stronger performance on its industrial operation.

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Spirit AeroSystems needs ‘additional funding’ to maintain operations

Spirit AeroSystems lost more money in the fourth quarter than it previously predicted and is now warning it will need more cash to continue operating.

DOT tentatively approves SkyWest Charter but labour groups urge reconsideration

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved a plan by US regional airline SkyWest to begin operating charter flights under a new subsidiary, coming down against powerful labour groups that have sought to squash the plan.

Wet-lease specialist Avion Express’s new Brazilian carrier secures AOC

Newly-established wet-lease carrier Avion Express Brasil has secured its air operator’s certificate from the Brazilian regulator ANAC.

Brazilian approval clears flights by Rotor Technologies' pilotless R44

New Hampshire-based Rotor says the green light from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) means operators can now begin flying R550s, which are controlled by a remote operator on the ground.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to boost air traffic control hiring

The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers in a bid to address long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and boost public confidence in the safety of flying commercially.

FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March

US President Donald Trump on 27 February affirmed his intention to raise import duties on the two key trade partners starting on 4 March, after previously delaying the punitive measures.

South African ministry ignites controversy as SAA interim leader named group chief

South Africa’s government has appointed John Lamola as the group chief executive of South African Airways, cementing a position he has held on an interim basis for close to three years.

Rolls-Royce doubles time-on-wing goal for in-production Trent engines

Rolls-Royce now expects to achieve an 80% time-on-wing improvement for all its in-production widebody engines by the end of 2027 – a significant increase over a previous 40% target.

ATR 72 flew level over Guernsey airport at 70ft after crew breached approach ban

Confusion between the pilots of an ATR 72-500 over a go-around led the aircraft to fly at low level over the Guernsey airport in fog, after its crew breached an approach ban.

US FAA certifies P&W's GTF Advantage engine for A320neo family

US regulators have certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine, the latest variant of the PW1100G geared-turbofan powerplant for the Airbus A320neo family.

Gulf Air to reinforce London links with Gatwick service

Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to reinforce its UK presence with services to London Gatwick ahead of the summer season.

EU eases sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines after fall of Al-Assad government

European legislators have decided to ease certain sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines, following the collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad government.

United 737 Max aborted take-off with wheel fire after long taxi to burn excess fuel

US investigators have determined that a Boeing 737 Max 9 aborted take-off with a damaging wheel fire, the result of its brakes overheating as the crew attempted to burn excess fuel while taxiing.

Midway incursion: Exchange indicates executive jet failed to comply with hold-short order

Analysis of air-ground communications at Chicago Midway airport indicates that an executive jet failed to comply with a hold-short instruction before crossing an active runway, on which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was nearing touching down.

A350 crew ‘recognised’ low approach before San Francisco tower warning: Asiana

Korean carrier Asiana states that the crew of an Airbus A350 involved in a low-approach incident at San Francisco was aware of the situation before receiving an air traffic control warning.

Norse Atlantic credits revamped business strategy for slashing losses

Norse Atlantic Airways is crediting its new commercial strategy for slashing losses, as it seeks to balance its scheduled operation with wet-lease activity.

ALPA opposes Boeing’s latest 737 Max 7 and 10 exemption request

Opposition has arisen to a regulatory exemption Boeing has requested for the 737 Max 7’s and Max 10’s stall-management yaw damper (SMYD), while Boeing continues insisting its proposal poses no safety threat and that the SMYD is well proven.

Embraer postpones E175-E2 programme by another four years

Brazilian airframer Embraer has again paused its E175-E2 programme after acknowledging on several occasions that development of the next-generation regional jet has been effectively shelved.

Remote operator Canadian North to be acquired by Exchange Income Corportation

Shareholders of Ottawa-headquartered operator Canadian North have entered a binding agreement to sell the airline to Exchange Income Corporation for C$205 million ($143 million).