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Virgin Atlantic 787 Crosses The Atlantic on 100% SAF
A Boeing 787 belonging to Virgin Atlantic successfully flew from London to New York, running on nothing but Sustainable Aviation…
European Cargo – Are “Preighters” Still A Thing? Well… Not Quite
The pandemic is all but over, but European Cargo, a British-based carrier, still uses aircraft that look like temporary freighters.…
Airbus Secures Face-Saving A350 Order From Emirates
During a tense week in Dubai, Airbus picked up an order for the A350 from Emirates. But it’s a rather…
B-21 Raider Bomber Flies For The First Time
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has made its maiden flight in Palmdale, California, kicking off the USAF bomber’s flight testing…
Aeroflot To Buy Russian-Made Replica Boeing, Airbus Parts
In another worrying step, Aeroflot has commissioned a Russian company to make the parts it needs to keep running its…
Suspect Engine Parts – CFM Completes Document Review
CFM completed an exhaustive review of documents relating to suspect jet engine parts that UK-based AOG Technics sold to customers…
Lockheed Abandons Joint USAF “LMXT” Tanker Bid With Airbus
Not for the first time, Airbus will have to pursue a USAF tanker contact without a U.S. partner, after Lockheed…
Boeing Uses 737-10 To Test SAF’s Effects On Contrails
The use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could affect how long contrails stay in the sky, so Boeing and NASA…
China’s COMAC C919 Gets First Foreign Customer
China has struggled to secure orders for the C919 narrowbody jet from foreign customers, but that looks set to change,…
Are Pratt & Whitney A320neo Customers In Trouble?
RTX, the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, recently revealed more details about its GTF engine issues, which have A320neo…