aircraft

Toulouse. Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end...

Washington: The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is working with four companies to design an experimental vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that can fly at speeds far faster than the V-22 Osprey. The collaboration comes...

Washington: Within the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin US Air Force Base in Florida, the Air Force subjects aircraft and other systems to the most extreme weather conditions the planet can dish out. Antarctic temperatures....

Hamburg. Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international "Hydrogen Hub at Airport" network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The network’s membership already...

  Dubai. Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, taking its total order to 65 aircraft. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline...

Mumbai: Airbus, the European aircraft and aerospace major announced on November 6 that it has signed new contracts with multiple India-based suppliers for the manufacturing of components for commercial aircraft. The company in a statement...

New Delhi: In a major boost to the aviation sector in the country which has been forecast as the fastest growing, the government announced Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937, and was officially notified  on...

New Delhi: As part of its exercise to upgrade its fleet of its Russian-origin Su-30MKI combat aircraft, the Indian Air Force is planning to equip them with an indigenous advanced radar named ‘Virupaaksha’. The Indian...

Herndon, Virginia.  United Airlines has placed an order for 60 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, supporting the airline's “United Next” initiative to integrate new aircraft into its fleet and standardizing and enhancing its global network. United previously...

Tel Aviv: Israeli sources expect some significant agreements that will equip the Greek armed forces with Israeli defence systems as a result of the two countries' strong military collaboration. In February, the Israeli Defence Forces...

  Hamburg. LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This...

  Toulouse. Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s...

London: A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service. The drone, dubbed HCMC, flew on and...