Lockheed, Pentagon claim they’re reining in F-35 sustainment costs
After years of criticism over sustainment costs of the F-35 fighter, Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon on Wednesday said they are seeing progress in driving down the bill, and they…
United Airlines Boeing 767 loses part of fuselage panel
Part of an underside fuselage panel was ripped from a United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft during a flight between New York and Dublin on August 26, 2022, according to Aviation…
China Eastern sees smaller-than-expected C919 delivery this year
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd said it expects to receive fewer C919 narrowbody planes this year than previously forecast, as it awaits certification of the local rival to the Boeing…
Cathay Pacific sees weaker air cargo peak season this year
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Thursday that the peak season for air cargo this year may not be as strong as last year because of supply chain…
Taliban asks US to return Afghan army helicopters
The Taliban regime has asked the United States to hand over helicopters that were once intended for the Afghan army. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Defense Minister of the Taliban regime, which…
Boeing receives order for eight more 767 freighter jets from UPS
Boeing Co said on Monday package delivery giant United Parcel Services Inc had placed an order for additional eight 767 freighter jets. The new order will bring UPS’ 767 freighter…
Air New Zealand reports a $725 million deficit
In keeping with the guidance given to the market in June, Air New Zealand reported Thursday (25 August) that the airline posted a loss before other major factors and taxation…
Singapore Airlines is Dropping its Face Mask Mandate From August 29
In order to coincide with a significant easing of pandemic restrictions in Singapore on the same date, Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it will end its need for passengers to…
Emirates to bring back direct A380 service between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur
Emirates announced that it will recommence its direct Airbus A380 service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) starting December 1, 2022. The route is currently being…
Russia modified Belarusian planes to carry nuclear weapons: Lukashenko
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko said the country’s Air Force now has aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons. “Some time ago, me and Putin announced in St. Petersburg that we were…