Airbus’ prototype A321neo long-range (A321LR) flew 4,109 nautical miles from Seychelles to Toulouse on March 30, its longest-distance flight in the certification program.

After delays, Erickson’s S-64 composite blade retrofit flight-test program is picking up pace and getting closer to certification.

Boeing expects to see few changes on its 787 production lines as it increases the rate from 12 to 14 aircraft per month next year, but continues to tweak processes as part of a general effort to increase efficiency.

London Heathrow Airport air traffic controllers have begun using an enhanced time-based separation (TBS) system to reduce wake separation between landing airliners.

Finnair is speeding up the arrival of two of its remaining Airbus A350s to support its continued growth push toward Asia.

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has signed an MOU to acquire 20 Airbus A320neos and 10 A321neos, plus 12 options.

Advanced low-emissions combustion-system testing in Canada will be key to Rolls-Royce’s adoption of lean-burning technology in its next-generation commercial engines.

Fiji Airways plans to begin replacing its Boeing 737s with newer versions later this year, and is also evaluating widebody replacements.