Air Algerie increases firm commitment to A330-900
Algerian flag-carrier Air Algerie has ordered another Airbus A330-900, the airframer’s latest backlog figures reveal.
Airbus builds towards first flight of A350 Freighter as next prototype begins to come together
Airbus continues to progress development of the A350 Freighter as it works towards the start of a 10-month, 400h flight-test campaign later this year.
Eve Air Mobility plots 2026 flight-test campaign and secures AirX as customer
Eve Air Mobility has secured fresh orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at the Singapore air show, as the Brazilian manufacturer reports steady progress with its flight-test programme following the maiden sortie of an engineering prototype in December.
Airbus to deliver first C295 from India final assembly line in second half
Airbus expects to deliver the first C295 tactical transport from its India final assembly line in the second half of this year.
Mehair orders up to 10 Tidal hybrid-electric seaplanes
Indian seaplane operator Mehair has signed a deal to acquire up to 10 Polaris hybrid-electric seaplanes from US start-up Tidal Flight, with firm orders for five aircraft and options for five more.
Boeing closes on delivery of first higher max weight 787
Boeing expects to deliver the initial higher maximum take-off weight 787 in the first half of this year, with the lead aircraft already in final assembly.
ST Engineering aims for AirFish service entry this year with Singapore ferry operator
ST Engineering’s AirX joint venture anticipates its 10-passenger AirFish wing-in-ground-effect craft will commence operations later this year with Singapore marine ferry operator BatamFast, pending maritime regulatory approval.
Start-up Radia makes Singapore air show debut with WindRunner ultra-heavy-freighter concept
Colorado-based start-up Radia is making its show debut at Singapore, showcasing WindRunner, an ultra-heavy-lift freighter concept designed to carry oversized cargo including wind turbine blades. The firm aims for service entry in the early 2030s.
Outgoing AAPA chief calls for regional investment boost to ward off supply chain crunch
Outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Subhas Menon has called for increased investment – particularly from Asia-Pacific states – to beef up the aerospace sector, as supply chain challenges continue to plague airlines.
Comac touts small but growing Southeast Asian presence as it makes Singapore air show return
Comac is back at the Singapore air show, with the Chinese airframer making its second appearance at the event against the backdrop of its growing presence among Southeast Asian carriers.