Israel purchases 25 F-15IA jets for $5.2 billion from Boeing
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of 25 F-15IA fighter planes from Boeing, with an option to acquire an additional 25 jets. This agreement, valued at $5.2…
P&W, Air New Zealand, to expand Christchurch Engine Center
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand are to expand their Christchurch Engine Center. The expansion, which is estimated to cost $150 million, was announced during a ground-breaking ceremony…
Britten-Norman signs deal with Falklands for more Islanders
Britten-Norman has reached a tentative $9.75 million agreement with the Falkland Islands government to deliver four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft. The agreement, announced on November 7, 2024, confirms that the…
Air Astana completes first 12-year C-check
Air Astana has completed the first 12-year C-check ever to be performed in Kazakhstan. This thorough maintenance procedure was conducted on one of the airline’s Airbus A321 aircraft at Air Astana’s…
Qantas B737 engine failure sparks grassfire at SYD Airport
On November 8, 2024, a Qantas Boeing B737-800 aircraft was required to perform an emergency landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) shortly after takeoff, in the process sparking grassfire…
First A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines takes flight
The first Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines has completed its maiden flight at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in France. This significant milestone has come just weeks after Malaysia Airlines expressed…
Airbus reportedly wins France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program over Dassault
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus Defence & Space over Dassault Aviation for its future maritime patrol aircraft (Patmar) program, according to…
Why are European airlines withdrawing from China?
Having occupied various executive positions within the airline industry in Europe, Rodrigue is now currently based in Vietnam where he officiates as regional sales manager for Asia Pacific at BAA…
Cathay Pacific eyes new widebody order for 787s or 777X
Cathay Pacific Airways is reportedly considering both the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Boeing 777X series of airplanes for its next widebody aircraft order. In a report published by Bloomberg,…
Airbus delivered 62 new aircraft in October 2024
Airbus has announced its new order and delivery numbers for October 2024, surpassing the deliveries made in September 2024. The company reported that it received orders for 82 new aircraft…