Large aircraft remain key part of Xi’s aviation strategy


Russian politician, Oleg Tsarev proposed that Russian civil aircraft should be equipped with anti-missile systems. He suggested that this could allow the opening of airports in the south of Russia before the end of the “special operation”. To date, the…

ACIA breaks new ground

Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has grown its portfolio by 36 aircraft by acquiring SKY Fund I from leasing asset manager SKY Leasing. The acquisition includes new-technology Airbus and Boeing aircraft, for which DAE itself has no current orders in backlog.…

The Electric Aircraft Bandwagon

Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace has redesigned its full-electric regional aircraft from a 19-seater to a 30-seater. The airframer also announced Air Canada and Saab as new minority shareholders of the project, while also announcing new orders. Heart unveiled the news on…