Airbus reveals its blended wing aircraft demonstrator
During the Singapore Air Show 2020, Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) scale model demonstrator.
Boeing 777X completes the first flight
The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies yesterday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program.
Airbus performs first automatic take-off
On 16 January, Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft.
First A350s with touchscreen cockpit
Airbus has commenced deliveries the first A350s equipped with new touchscreen cockpit displays.
World’s first commercial electric airplane takes flight
Inaugural flight is the first step in becoming the world’s first all-electric commercial fleet.
Rolls-Royce announces new hybrid-electric flight demonstrator
Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards realising the ambition to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for the next generation of aviation.
Bombardier sells CRJ program to Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi and Bombardier announced today that Mitsubishi will acquire Bombardier’s regional jet program for $550 million USD.
Airbus launches the longest range single-aisle airliner: the A321XLR
Following the very positive feedback from the market, Airbus has launched the A321XLR to complement its best-selling A321neo family.
Qantas next in line to phase out the 747
Qantas announced yesterday further introduction of the 787 airplane to its network and gradually replacing the 747.
Airbus to halt A380 production
Airbus and Emirates reach agreement on A380 contract – with the airline to receive 14 more examples by end 2021.