Federal officials offered a variety of differing accounts to explain Wednesday morning’s abrupt closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted those same restrictions only hours after initially ordering a 10-day shutdown around El Paso International Airport. Officials, including Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, said the move followed a “cartel

Air Canada has placed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as part of the next phase of its fleet modernisation programme, reinforcing its long-haul growth strategy into the next decade. Deliveries of the additional aircraft are scheduled for the second half of 2030. The agreement also includes purchase rights for a further eight

Onboard power provider WeSky has joined with certification and modification services provider ABC International to deliver an advanced in-seat power product for the Airbus A330. The project provides next-generation USB-C and USB-A power to both Business and Economy Class cabins, supporting an improved passenger experience through a lightweight and efficient solution. As part of a

Aerospace engine aftermarket services firm, StandardAero, has completed delivery of its first CFM International LEAP engine to undergo a performance restoration shop visit (PRSV). The milestone achievement followed pass-off testing of the engine at StandardAero’s San Antonio, TX facility, and demonstrates the maturity of the company’s LEAP programme in support of more than 20 customers

Aircraft and engine leasing company Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has established an industry-first programme developed in collaboration with CFM International (CFM) with the goal of extending the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. The programme enables WLFC to keep CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines in service longer by restoring core components rather than fully

LATAM Airlines Group has extended its use of AeroSHARK, a fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, to cover the remainder of its 10-strong Boeing 777-300ER fleet. LATAM was the first airline outside the Lufthansa Group to implement AeroSHARK, and by the end of 2025 half of its 777-300ER aircraft had already entered

Engineering and maintenance provider, HAECO, has successfully completed a series of Trent XWB engine build activities in Beijing for a major Chinese operator. The achievement comes ahead of the anticipated increased travel demand leading up to the Lunar New Year festivities. As a member of the HAECO Group, HAECO Global Engine Support provides round-the-clock on-wing