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.
Bombardier launches new 50-seater aircraft
Bombardier announced yesterday that launching the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft in the world.
A220 becomes ETOPS capable
On January 14, Airbus announced that the A220 has received 180-minute extended operations (ETOPS) approval from the Canadian civil aviation authority, Transport Canada.
Virgin Galactic finishes its historic first spaceflight
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, landed yesterday in Mojave from her maiden spaceflight.
Atmosfair ranked 125 airlines according to carbon emissions
TUI UK and Thomas Cook Airlines among the top 10
most CO2-efficient airlines in the world
MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn’t depend on fossil fuels or batteries.