Aviation Daily

By David Casey
Mumbai will become a new point in Vietnam Airlines’ network from May.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Can the aftermarket environment get any better?
Maintenance & Training

By Tony Osborne, Helen Massy-Beresford
Sudan's airspace is closed after a coup attempt led by the country’s powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which has left more than 100 dead.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lee Ann Shay
The MRO is evaluating four key areas.
MRO

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus has opened a research center in Suzhou, China, as part of its pursuit to develop alternate energy such as hydrogen.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Boom says its XB-1 third-scale demonstrator “continues to progress through successful ground and taxi testing."
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
As part of its safety continuum approach to certifying eVTOLs, the FAA has been negotiating with manufacturers on a case-by-case basis.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
The Rhode-Island-based startup also announced plans to build out a 600,000 ft.² production facility to fulfill an estimated $8 billion in customer orders.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lori Ranson
WestJet recently said it is growing capacity between Western and Eastern Canada by 13%.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Australia’s Rex Airlines has taken a 20% stake in startup Dovetail Electric Aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
The Shiveluch volcano erupted with a blast powerful enough to send volcanic material into the stratosphere, NASA’s Earth Observatory reported.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
TrueNoord plans to use the new five-year term loan of $275 million to expand on its existing aircraft assets and to finance its existing portfolio.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The carrier plans to double passenger capacity by 2033.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The region’s airlines are focusing on the forthcoming summer season, hoping this will be the first truly normal season since the pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The Airbus A321XLR is capable of flying directly between London and Delhi, notes Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air Canada follows Emirates and Etihad in increasing service between Canada and the UAE.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Nigeria’s capital Abuja will be the focus of the next phase of Green Africa Airways’ expansion.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
A production problem with vertical stabilizer fittings will force Boeing to repair some undelivered 737 MAXs and delay an unspecified number of deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
New Wisk CEO Brian Yutko is doubling down on his company’s bet that it can safely certify an autonomous, passenger-carrying electric air taxi this decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
AirBridgeCargo ordered to pay BOC Aviation for defaulting on three leases for Boeing 747-8 freighters and failing to return two of the aircraft and two engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines is 75% booked for international travel in summer 2023, and plans to grow overall capacity by 17% year-over-year to meet the strong demand.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
The airline reported it more than doubled traffic—to over 1.7 million passengers—in March compared to the previous year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
The Maeve 01 is planned to enter service with 44 seats but will be sized to seat 52 passengers when upgraded with higher-performance batteries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus has just selected Liebherr-Aerospace as a supplier for its hydrogen fuel cell demonstration program on a modified A380.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Hawaiian Airlines is making plans for the deployment of its first Boeing 787-9 delivery later in 2023.
Airlines & Lessors