UPDATE – Airbus has reached a settlement with the French Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) to avoid prosecution and a potential substantial fine in two corruption cases. The cases involve the acquisition of civil aircraft, helicopters, and satellites by Libya and Kazakhstan…
Airbus and Air Canada have both announced investments in a Canadian firm that is developing direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) technology. Carbon capture is seen by both the airframer and the airline as a means to decarbonize aviation. Airbus…
Insight: Calhoun's rabbit could be Embraer
Boeing is seeking an exemption from the FAA from regulations that prevent it from properly addressing the issue of paint peeling on the wings and horizontal stabilizers of the 787. The airframer says that it can solve the problem with…
Boeing has finalized another order for the 777-8F freighter. It has confirmed an order from Silk Way West Airlines for two aircraft plus two options for delivery in 2029 and 2030. Silk Way West first airline to order both the 777-8F…
UPDATE – China’s regulatory agency CAAC has granted the Embraer E190-E2 its Chinese type certificate. The E195-E2 is expected to follow soon, Embraer announced today at the Airshow China in Zhuhai. And this is good news for the Airbus A220…