CFM says redesigning some LEAP jet engine parts
French-American jet engine maker CFM International said on Saturday it was redesigning some parts of its LEAP engine to improve durability in harsh climates, to be available for retrofit on…
China aircraft monitored US, France, Canada, Japan navy drill – media
China deployed a reconnaissance aircraft over Pacific waters east of Taiwan last week that Chinese media said monitored and gathered intelligence on an exercise involving the navies of the United…
Airbus Jan-April deliveries fall 5%, regains lead over Boeing
Airbus delivered 54 airplanes in April, bringing its total for the year to 181, down 5% from the same period a year ago but enough to re-establish an industrial lead…
Ryanair’s petition to protect ‘Freedom of Movement’ has reached 600,000 signatures.
“We’ve been notified by the French Aviation Authorities of the 51st day of the strike, on Monday, May 1st, and that we must cancel another 220 flights, affecting 40,000 passengers;…
French court clears Air France, Airbus over Rio-Paris plane crash
A French court on Monday cleared European planemaker Airbus and Air France of “involuntary manslaughter”, upsetting families of some of the 228 people killed when an airliner vanished into an…
Airbus confirms Q1 deliveries drop, sells 4 A350 freighters
Airbus confirmed a drop of as much as 11% in first-quarter deliveries and announced the sale of four A350 freighters to an undisclosed customer on Tuesday. The world’s largest planemaker…
Icelandair signs deal for 13 Airbus A321XLR as it replaces Boeing 757s
Icelandair Group HF said on Friday it signed a provisional deal to purchase 13 of European planemaker Airbus SE’s latest A321XLR single-aisle jet, with deliveries slated to begin in 2029.…
Airbus deliveries fell to 127 jets in Q1, sources say
Airbus deliveries fell by 11% on an industrial basis to 127 jets in the first quarter, underscoring the pressure on global supply chains and paving the way for a 12-week…
French civil aviation authority warns of widespread disruption on March 15 due to strikes
France’s DGAC civil aviation authority warned on Monday of widespread disruption at the country’s airports on March 15 due to a planned nationwide strike to be held in protest against…
La Compagnie aims to double fleet size, launch new destinations
All-business French airline La Compagnie is gearing up for further growth. Sources at the airline confirmed to AeroTime that the airline is currently working on the acquisition of two additional…