American Airlines has embarked on an ambitious program to retrofit over 170 aircraft within its Airbus A320 family, introducing modern cockpit displays to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The initiative, which involves replacing older cathode ray tube (CRT) displays with advanced liquid crystal displays (LCDs), is set to unfold over the next few years. The [...]
Workers at the Canadian Airbus A220 assembly line rejected a second proposal from the company on Sunday, April 7, amplifying worries about the future production of the aircraft, which has yet to turn a profit. This decision involves approximately 1,300 workers engaged in critical contract negotiations as Airbus aims to boost production of its smallest [...]
In the competitive world of commercial aviation, pilots at leading U.S. carriers - American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines - are among the highest earners in the workforce, thanks to a series of recent pay adjustments. These adjustments, implemented to address a persistent labor shortage and to retain skilled pilots, have catapulted pilot [...]
Boeing and Airbus are reportedly moving closer to a unique agreement to divide the operations of Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to take over specific facilities that are crucial for their leading jet programs, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. This potential deal between the aerospace behemoths could mark the end of Boeing's two-decade initiative to [...]
Hainan Airlines, a prominent player in China's aviation sector, is reportedly on the brink of significantly boosting its fleet with an order for up to 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This speculation arises from a stock exchange filing which revealed the airline's board of directors' approval for the purchase of aircraft kitchen equipment specifically designed for [...]
An expert panel recommended on Monday Apr. 1 that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should eliminate the requirement for airline pilots and air traffic controllers to disclose sessions of talk therapy. The panel, comprising members from aviation associations, pilot and air traffic controller organizations, academia, and medical fields, emphasized the need for a non-punitive reporting [...]
Korean Air has officially joined the Airbus A350 Family, finalizing a firm order for 33 A350 aircraft. The deal comprises 27 of the larger A350-1000 models along with six A350-900s, marking a substantial endorsement of the A350’s capabilities in long-range operations. The Airbus A350, renowned for its unmatched range, will allow Korean Air to maintain [...]
In the first quarter of 2024, Airbus achieved a significant milestone by delivering around 145 aircraft, underscoring its commitment to increasing production rates and reaching its ambitious target of 800 jet handovers for the year. The European planemaker delivered about 65 jets to airlines in March 2024, an increase from the 49 shipped in February [...]
Spirit Airlines has announced a significant financial agreement with International Aero Engines, an RTX Corp’s Pratt & Whitney affiliate, that promises to substantially improve the airline's cash position in 2024 by $150 million to $200 million. This development comes as a welcome relief for the Miramar-based budget carrier, which had to ground several aircraft due [...]
flynas, the Saudi Arabian airline, has reached a significant milestone by taking delivery of the 50th Airbus A320neo aircraft, part of a larger order for 120 aircraft. This event was marked by a reception at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, highlighting the airline's ongoing fleet expansion. As flynas continues to expand, the Board of [...]
Oman Air has officially concluded its operations with the Airbus A330 aircraft, marking the end of a 15-year era for the type within its fleet. This move is part of a broader strategy to restructure the airline, which has been grappling with financial challenges. The retirement of the A330s signifies a significant reduction in the [...]
Airbus is contemplating the purchase of certain Spirit AeroSystems assets, as revealed by the aerospace giant's Chief Financial Officer. This strategic consideration emerges in the context of Boeing's potential acquisition of the aircraft parts manufacturer, sparking interest in the aviation industry. Earlier this month, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems confirmed ongoing preliminary discussions about a possible [...]
