ATR Eyes Asia-Pacific STOL Opportunities
As a leader in the turboprop market, France-based ATR, a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, is always looking for new opportunities in growth markets.…
Author: Aiman Fatima
Volaris Continues To Work Around Mexico’s Safety Downgrade
Mexican ULCC Volaris continues to navigate the FAA’s safety downgrade of Mexico as the timeline for an upgrade remains somewhat uncertain. The U.S. FAA downgraded…
JetBlue, Airbus Manage Delivery Delays In 2023
JetBlue Airways is bracing for what it deems a modest delay in aircraft deliveries next year, but the company is stressing those changes won’t impact…
Lawmakers Plan To Pressure USAF To Continue Bridge Tanker Competition
The U.S. Air Force is likely to skip a competition for its KC-Y “bridge tanker” and instead focus on the next-generation, clean-sheet KC-Z. However, some…
Boeing Takes $2.76B Hit On Space, Fixed-Price Defense Programs
A chronic shortage of parts and labor drove Boeing executives on Oct. 26 to report $2.76 billion in new reach-forward losses in the third quarter…
Making The Case For Aviation’s Sustainability Options
Biofuels and e-fuels, electricity and hydrogen, mandates and tax credits—these and other options on the table risk overwhelming policymakers being pressed to provide government support…
Lawmakers Plan To Pressure USAF To Continue Bridge Tanker Competition
The U.S. Air Force is likely to skip a competition for its KC-Y “bridge tanker” and instead focus on the next-generation, clean-sheet KC-Z. However, some…
Frontier CEO: Transatlantic A321XLR Routes ‘Definitely In Consideration’
LAS VEGAS—With 18 Airbus A321XLR aircraft slated to be delivered to Frontier Airlines, the U.S. ULCC is considering entering the transatlantic market, and has not…
Lockheed Sees Flattish 2023 Sales Due To Uncertainty, Supply Issues
Leaders of Lockheed Martin, the top Pentagon provider by annual sales and a bellwether for the Western defense industry, told Wall Street on Oct. 18…
United Airlines CEO Credits Strong Quarter To Air Travel Tailwinds
The chief executive of United Airlines has identified three bullish trends that he believes will power the air transport industry through a period of high…