Japan Airlines (JAL) is embarking on a new phase of fleet renewal in 2019, as it prepares to introduce Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s on domestic routes.
European rules aimed at ensuring “safe and secure” drone operations across Europe, as well as protecting the “safety and the privacy of EU citizens while enabling the free circulation and a level [EU] playing field” were published June 11.
Executives and analysts expect the proposed merger of Raytheon and United Technologies—which could create a potential aerospace and defense powerhouse provider with $74 billion annual revenue—will pass antitrust muster and is already winning over investors and government customers with prospects of increased research and cost-cutting opportunities.
American Airlines has removed its 24 Boeing 737 MAXs from its flight schedules through Sept. 3, becoming the first U.S. operator to formally plan to be without its newest Boeing narrowbodies through August.
FAA on June 10 said it was investigating the cause of a satellite navigation system anomaly on Bombardier CRJ and other jets that caused several U.S. airlines to cancel flights.
Canada’s Héroux-Devtek, the third-largest landing gear manufacturer worldwide, on June 10 said it bought nearby Alta Precision, a privately-owned manufacturer of high-precision landing gear components, in a C$23 million ($17.3 million) deal.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is seeking approval for a revised turnaround plan aimed at better aligning its business strategy and fleet to address new market challenges.
London Heathrow is investing £50 million ($63.5 million) in security-screening upgrades, meaning passengers will no longer be required to remove their liquids and laptops from their hand luggage.
A $7.9 billion TSA budget that would expedite the procurement of more effective imaging technology in fiscal 2020 was approved by the House Appropriations Committee June 11, paving the way for a full floor vote in coming weeks.
United Technologies and Raytheon agreed to a merger, which if successful could lead to a $74 billion aerospace and defense powerhouse that provides a wider array of aircraft engines, parts, avionics, interiors, missiles and cyber technology than any other company.
A group of financial analysts close to the aerospace and defense sector said they suddenly see environmental concerns emerging as the next major risk to commercial aircraft deliveries, on top of international trade wars and other conflicts.
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Spirit AeroSystems, the Wichita aerostructures provider for 70% of the Boeing 737, will shorten its work week to 32 hours for all salaried, management and executive employees working on commercial airplane programs, according to a worker union.
Air Canada and Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) have entered into an exclusive sales agency agreement that calls for Air Canada Cargo to market DDC’s drone delivery services in Canada, the companies announced.
Exasperation with the Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ) appears to have spread to the aircraft’s home market in the weeks following the May 5 fatal crash landing of an Aeroflot SSJ100.
Baltic maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm Magnetic MRO plans to raise up to €8.95 million ($10.1 million) to fund organic growth, through a capital increase that could see Chinese company Shenzhen Yongtai Trading Co. and Hong Kong-based Sapphire Investment Holding acquiring shareholdings of up to 13.44% and 1.6% respectively.
Major U.S. carriers have filed a complaint with federal regulators seeking reparations from Buckeye Pipe Line Company, alleging the firm’s rates charged to ship jet fuel from its Linden, New Jersey refinery to New York-area airports “are not just or reasonable.”
Japan Airlines (JAL) intends to rely on boosting utilization of its current fleet to increase capacity and meet an expected demand surge in 2020, although its planned long-haul LCC startup will also help.
The French government has called on European transport ministers to discuss putting in place an aviation tax at a European level to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
