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July 15, 2025
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— Marie-Christine Cloutier, Vice-President – Civil Strategy, Performance & Marketing, CAE

June 24, 2025
Navigating the skies: Balancing India's aviation boom with experience
By Sanjay Julka
June 17, 2025
Are Safety Norms being Compromised?
By Swaati Ketkar
June 13, 2025
A Defining Moment for Aviation Safety in India
By Swaati Ketkar
June 3, 2025
Aviation Leaders Assemble in New Delhi for IATA's 81st AGM
By SP's Special Correspondent
March 31, 2025
India amends leasing bill to boost global lessors' confidence in Indian market
By Swaati Ketkar

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Steering Economic Growth and Socioeconomic Development
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News

July 24, 2025
AutoFlight Delivers World's First eVTOL Aircraft Exceeding One-Ton with Complete Airworthiness Certification
AutoFlight today announced the delivery of the world's first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft exceeding one-ton maximum take-off weight to achieve complete airworthiness certification with all three required approvals from civil aviation authorities.
July 22, 2025
Boeing Forecasts 20-Year Global Demand for Nearly 2.4 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew
Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public.
July 17, 2025
Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air today announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network.
July 17, 2025
ZeroAvia Granted Raft of New Patents Key to the development of Large Hydrogen Aviation Engines
Patent awards add significant strength to ZeroAvia's IP portfolio, with 45 patents granted to date
July 15, 2025
Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia Announce Plans to Explore Hydrogen eVTOL Propulsion
Announcement represents Horizon Aircraft's first step towards zero-emission regional air travel with a focus on real-world implementation
July 11, 2025
Viasat providing advanced satellite internet connectivity to Aeromexico's Embraer E190 fleet
Embraer, Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico's E190 jets, further integrating the airline's fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers.
July 9, 2025
Elfly Group signs deal with Cambodia's VET Airways for five 'NOEMI' seaplanes
Elfly Group, developers of the all-new NOEMI (no emissions electric seaplane) has signed an MoU, worth US$50 million, with Cambodia's VET Airways for five aircraft, committing to bring clean, go-anywhere air travel to Southeast Asia.
July 4, 2025
Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun

Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, was held today in Dehradun, Uttarakhand with the broad vision of 'unlocking the vast potential of aviation sector in the country', as put by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
July 1, 2025
SAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft to power future growth and regional connectivity
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996.
June 30, 2025
Eve Air Mobility, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest by Globalvia Sign Letter of Intent for up to 50 eVTOLs and TechCare Services
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer...
June 30, 2025
Embraer Delivers First E2 Jet to Mexicana
Mexicana, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer.
June 26, 2025
Seventh Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit Held in Pune
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the State Government of Maharashtra, Pawan Hans and FICCI, organized the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Pune.
June 12, 2025
Embraer Highlights Potential for Intra-African Air Connectivity Growth
Embraer has published a report on the untapped potential to enhance intra-African air connectivity. The comprehensive study underscores the critical role of improved air travel in driving economic growth...
June 9, 2025
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
Trials mark a significant milestone in the program development
May 27, 2025
Embraer Joins the Polish New Mobility Association
Embraer, a leading aircraft manufacturer and a global innovator in sustainable aviation, has joined the Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM).
May 14, 2025
Boeing and Qatar Airways Announce Historic Order for up to 210 Widebody Airplanes

Qatar Airways and Boeing today announced the carrier will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways largest-ever order.
May 13, 2025
AviLease Places First Direct Boeing Order for up to 30 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, announced the lessor has placed its first direct order for Boeing airplanes with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more.
May 13, 2025
ZeroAvia Launch Operator RVL Aviation to Fly World First Zero-Emission Cargo Services in the UK
ZeroAvia will provide ZA600-equipped Cessna Caravan to power initial UK domestic services, likely to be the world's first hydrogen-electric commercial operations
May 11, 2025
Hunnu Air Celebrates Launch of Embraer E2 Services Between Mongolia and China
Hunnu Air has launched scheduled services with Embraer's E195-E2 aircraft in Mongolia – the inaugural E2 flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing's Daxing International Airport, also marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China.
May 8, 2025
China Airlines Announces Order for Boeing 777X Passenger and Freighter Models
Boeing and China Airlines (CAL) today announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes.
April 30, 2025
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Eclipses 1 Billion Passengers
Boeing shared today that the 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service.
April 25, 2025
Embraer takes Ipanema 203 agricultural airplane to Agrishow
Embraer will exhibit the Ipanema 203, the top-selling cropduster in the Brazilian agricultural aviation market, during the 30th Agrishow, taking place between April 28 and May 2 in Ribeirão Preto (SP).
April 17, 2025
Azorra Delivers Mongolia's First Embraer E195-E2 to Hunnu Air
Azorra has delivered the first of two new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air, marking a new partnership for the lessor and the first E2 to operate in Mongolia.
April 16, 2025
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Granted Type Certification in Mongolia
The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2, the world's most fuel-efficient and quiet single-aisle aircraft, have been awarded type acceptance certificates by the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA).
April 10, 2025
Embraer and Kenya Airways sign Collaborative Inventory Planning agreement
The company will provide support for 13 E-Jets, part of the airline's fleet
April 9, 2025
Embraer to Offer Intelsat's Factory Installed High Speed WiFi System
Embraer, a global aerospace industry leader, has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on E-Jet E2s during aircraft production.
April 7, 2025
StandardAero Accelerating Its Shop Visit Capacity Ramp-Up In Support Of Airbus A320neo And Boeing 737 MAX Customers Worldwide, Adding An Agreement To Provide CFM International With LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B Shop Visits
StandardAero, a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, is accelerating plans to grow its annual CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B throughput capacity significantly by 2029.
April 4, 2025
Embraer to Host Aircraft Finance Summit in Tokyo, Strengthening Ties with Global and Regional Financiers

Summit to Highlight Market Potential of Embraer E2 Family and Growing Asia-Pacific Aviation Finance Ecosystem
March 31, 2025
L3Harris' Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) Business, now known as Acron Aviation
L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) will be known as Acron Aviation to reflect its new brand following the acquisition of the business by TJC LP.
March 30, 2025
BOC Aviation Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Support Global Airlines
Latest 737-8 purchase to help meet increasing narrowbody demand as global air travel continues to soar
March 25, 2025
Japan Airlines Orders 17 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Refresh Fleet
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) today finalized an order for 17 737-8s to leverage the fuel efficiency and flexibility of the 737 MAX. The airline aims to launch the new 737 MAX jets on its robust domestic network, amid continued record-breaking tourism.
March 21, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group Announces Order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets to renew Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes.
March 21, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group orders CFM LEAP engines for additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and CFM International (CFM) today announced an order for 60 CFM LEAP-1B engines, plus additional spares, to power MAG's new fleet of 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
March 21, 2025
The first-ever India Forum for the IAWA
International Aerospace Women's Association (IAWA) organised the first India Forum in Bengaluru at GE Aerospace's John F Welch Technology Centre
March 13, 2025
Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter Collaborate to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility in South Korea
The companies will develop technical, ecosystem and infrastructure expertise the nation needs to harness AAM.
March 10, 2025
Embraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization with the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets.
March 5, 2025
RTX's Collins Aerospace Unveils New Engineering Development and Test Center in Bengaluru
Facility accelerates testing, improves product development efficiency, and strengthens India's position in global aerospace
February 27, 2025
RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine achieves U.S. FAA type certification
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced that the GTF Advantage engine has achieved the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family.
February 25, 2025
Embraer clinches firm order for 15 E190-E2 Aircraft from Japan's ANA Group
ANA Holdings Inc., has ordered 15 E190-E2s aircraft from Embraer with options for an additional five aircraft. The selection of the E190-E2 is part of ANA's fleet renewal plan.
February 25, 2025
ANA Holdings orders CFM LEAP engines for 737 MAX and A321neo fleets
ANA Holdings and CFM International today announced an order for more than 75 LEAP engines, including both installed and spares.
February 18, 2025
ZeroAvia Confirms First Sale of Standalone Electric Propulsion System
Jetcruzer International has signed an agreement to purchase ZeroAvia's 600kW electric propulsion system to power the next stage of its electric aircraft development
February 18, 2025
Satair and Vietjet sign multi-year agreement for Integrated Material Services (IMS) solution
Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Vietjet Air have signed a multi-year agreement for Satair's Integrated Material Services (IMS), a comprehensive material solution that will support Vietjet's entire Airbus A320 and A330 fleet.
February 14, 2025
Boeing and HPCL Partner to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
Boeing and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) today announced a partnership to help advance India's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem and support the Indian Government's environmental goals.
February 11, 2025
Embraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
Embraer, a global aerospace industry leader, and Airlink, Southern Africa's premier airline, today inked a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier's all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.
February 10, 2025
Embraer's E-Freighter earns triple certification
Embraer's E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for global operations.
February 7, 2025
India and South Asia Airplane Fleet to Quadruple by 2043
Boeing forecasts India and South Asia’s commercial airplane fleet will grow nearly four-fold over the next 20 years, building on sustained fleet growth throughout the last decade.
February 4, 2025
Eve collaborates with VertiMob and PRS Aeroportos in ANAC's regulatory sandbox
Participants will accelerate progress of the advanced air mobility ecosystem's operations and infrastructure
February 3, 2025
ZeroAvia Receives FAA G-1 for 600kW Electric Propulsion System
Issue paper confirms basis of certification and provides clear pathway to certification of the company's first commercial product
January 29, 2025
JEKTA strengthens operations ecosystem through new partnerships
Aerovy software and ATA insurance to empower PHA-ZE 100 operators with effective solutions.
December 24, 2024
CMG Healthy Motion Seating™: Revolutionizing Passenger Comfort and Wellness in the Skies – Presented at Red Cabin Asia Summit (Tokyo)
Dr. Paul Phipps, Comfort Motion Global's (CMG) Chief Medical Officer and Director of Research and Development, presented CMG's Healthy Motion Seating™ technology to Aviation Industry executives from Airbus, leading airlines...
December 19, 2024
Embraer and Air Serbia sign Components Pool Program Agreement
Embraer has signed a multi-year contract with Air Serbia for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the European airline will receive support for a wide range of repairable components for its two E195 joining its fleet.
December 19, 2024
Pegasus Airlines Orders Up to 200 Boeing 737-10 Airplanes
Boeing and Pegasus Airlines today announced Türkiye's leading low-cost carrier will grow and modernize its single-aisle fleet with an order for up to 200 737 MAX airplanes.
December 17, 2024
Luxair Orders More Embraer E195-E2s
Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E195-E2; the most efficient aircraft in the single aisle segment. The E195-E2 small narrowbody aircraft will complement the larger narrowbody aircraft the airline has on order.
December 16, 2024
Saudia Takes Flight into the Future with Transformative Fleet Expansion and Modernization Efforts
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is embarking on an ambitious phase of growth with significant fleet expansion and modernization initiatives designed to elevate the airline's global stature and enhance its guests' travel experience.
December 16, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF engine receives FAA certification to power the A321XLR
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that it has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
December 11, 2024
Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation Partner to Research Ecosystem Requirements and Services for Advanced Air Mobility Ground Operations
Agreement includes exploration of necessary requirements for safe, scalable ground operations for AAM, along with intent to integrate Vector, Eve's urban traffic air management software.
December 10, 2024
Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and HADID International Services Announce a Strategic Partnership to Establish Aviation Academy in the UAE
Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a holding company specialising in aviation investment, management and training, and HADID International Services (HADID), a global provider of international flight support...
December 6, 2024
FAA and EASA certify more durable CFM LEAP HPT hardware

The US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency today certified updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
December 2, 2024
Eve Announces Additional US$35 Million from BNDES Line to Support eVTOL Development in 2025
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) announced today a US$35 million* fund from Brazil's National Development Bank (BNDES), further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development.
December 2, 2024
Saudia Enhances Indian Operations, Aiming for 7.5 Million Visitors by 2030
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is poised to deepen its commitment to the Indian market, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding operations and service offerings.
November 17, 2024
Embraer and Indonesia's PTDI sign MoU to foster collaboration in Commercial Aviation
Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Indonesia's leading aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at growing collaboration in commercial aviation.
November 12, 2024
Boeing: Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2043 as Emerging Markets Drive Growth
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043.
November 12, 2024
Avia Solutions Group Orders up to 80 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Gear Up Expansion
Boeing and Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) provider, today announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later.
November 9, 2024
SpiceJet Set to Launch Seaplane Operations in 2025
New Seaplane Routes to Revolutionize Regional Connectivity, Connecting Remote and Iconic Destinations across India
November 4, 2024
Eve Air Mobility's Final eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria Published by ANAC
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) announces that the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has published the final version of the airworthiness criteria for Eve's eVTOL.
October 29, 2024
Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Vumlunmang Vualnam visit the RTX's North Gate Campus
Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Vumlunmang Vualnam along with a delegation from US-India Aviation Co-operation Program visited RTX's North Gate Campus which houses Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace Centers of excellence.
October 28, 2024
LATAM Orders 10 787 Dreamliners to Grow Boeing Widebody Fleet
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, the leading passenger and cargo airline group in South America, today announced the purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes.
October 24, 2024
Embraer and LOT Polish Airlines sign Pool Program Agreement
Embraer has signed a multi-year contract with LOT Polish Airlines for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the airline will receive support for a wide range of repairable components for its three E195-E2s recently leased from Azorra.
October 21, 2024
Emirates SkyCargo to Expand Fleet, Capacity with Five More Boeing 777 Freighters
Carrier announces second order in 2024 for the industry's most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter
October 10, 2024
Embraer, MCTI and Finep celebrate agreement for sustainable aircraft technologies research
Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), Embraer and the Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep), which promotes Brazil's economic and social development through public funding for Science, Technology & Innovation...
October 10, 2024
Embraer's E-Freighter is Certified by the FAA
The E-Freighter, Embraer's E190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer's passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, have received the certification by FAA in September 2024.
October 8, 2024
“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation

Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which today introduces a legal framework to promote the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
September 30, 2024
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
SATS Ltd, one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance...
September 17, 2024
Embraer Presents the E195-E2 Aircraft in Belgrade
Embraer's newest aircraft, the E195-E2, visited Nikola Tesla Airport today for a demonstration event to representatives of the Serbian national airline Air Serbia, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the aviation industry, and the media.
August 26, 2024
Boeing: China Commercial Fleet to More than Double by 2043 for Growth and Modernization
China will more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as its aviation industry expands and modernizes to meet growing demand for passenger and cargo air travel, according to Boeing's 2024 Commercial Market Outlook...
August 15, 2024
EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines today confirmed the Israeli flag carrier finalized an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline's plans to renew its fleet of Next-Generation 737 airplanes.
August 6, 2024
Boeing Invites Students, Start-ups, and Investors to Join its University Innovation Program
Boeing announced the application window open for the fourth edition of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program 2024-25 for university graduates and early-stage startup entrepreneurs.
August 1, 2024
LOT Polish Airlines Receive First E195-E2
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 less than three months after signing the deal. The first of three jets leased via Azorra, will arrive in Poland shortly.
July 19, 2024
BNDES finances the export of 32 Embraer E175 jets to American Airlines
The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) concluded the financing contract for the export of 32 Embraer E175 commercial jets to American Airlines.
July 16, 2024
SATS and SF Group sign MoU to expand supply chain optimisation and drive global expansion
Singapore-headquartered SATS Ltd (“SATS”), the world's largest provider of air cargo handling services and Asia's pre-eminent provider of food solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group, the leading express delivery...
July 16, 2024
Emirates SkyCargo Orders Five More Boeing 777 Freighters to Modernize Fleet
Carrier doubles 777 Freighter order book to 10 as it renews fleet with the industry's most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter
July 10, 2024
ZeroAvia Unveils AI Software to Slash Hydrogen Production Costs
ZeroAvia today announced that it has developed revolutionary AI-driven, scalable smart microgrid optimization software which promises to minimize the cost of hydrogen production for clean aviation and other applications.
July 10, 2024
SriLankan Airlines Introduces Eco-friendly Amenities in Business Class
Comfort meets sustainability in Business Class as SriLankan Airlines introduces new eco-friendly pillow covers and headrest covers (antimacassars)made from recycled PET plastic (rPET).
July 2, 2024
Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters.
June 26, 2024
WFS and Singapore Airlines extend cargo handling partnership for launch of new flights to London Gatwick Airport and 3-year contract renewals in France, Belgium, and the rest of the UK
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.
June 25, 2024
Boeing 2024 Sustainability & Social Impact Report Shows Steady Progress for People and Planet
Boeing today released its 2024 Sustainability & Social Impact Report, outlining our progress in support of our people, our environment, and our communities.
June 13, 2024
Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation assumes charge
Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol officially assumed charge at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi on June 13, 2024.
June 12, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Releases Third eVTOL Prototype Video
New Video features Luiz Valentini, Chief Technology Officer
June 11, 2024
Arajet Takes Delivery of its 10th Boeing 737 MAX as Carrier Expands International Routes
Arajet's 10th Boeing 737 MAX arrived today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as the airline continues to grow its fuel-efficient fleet.
June 11, 2024
India's New Civil Aviation Minister
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (born 18 December 1987) was announced as the Minister of Civil Aviation on June 10, 2024 in the newly formed Government of India, after the general elections in 2024.
June 5, 2024
Eve Names Suppliers for eVTOL Windows, Doors and Fuselage Components
KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH, Latecoere, RALLC and Alltec sign long-term supply agreements
June 3, 2024
Mexicana de Aviación Orders 20 Embraer E2 Aircraft
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 aircraft. The deal is for 10 E190-E2 and 10 E195-E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25.
May 29, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Releases Second eVTOL Prototype Video Updating Program Progress
New Video features Alice Altissimo, VP, Program Management & Operation
May 28, 2024
TITAN Aviation Fuels^® Extends its Presence in Europe and Beyond
Acquires Acrobatic Team to Celebrate Aviation & Promote its Potential
May 28, 2024
Milestone 400th Cessna Citation Latitude Production Rollout Emphasizes its Leading Position in the Midsize Business Jet Market
Textron Aviation today announced that the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has rolled out of production at the company's factory in Wichita, Kansas, and is expected to be delivered later this year.
May 24, 2024
Boeing issues 3rd Annual Safety Report
Boeing today released its third annual report about the company's progress to strengthen product safety, with a focus on improving its safety culture and working across industry to reduce safety risk.
May 21, 2024
Eve Air Mobility and Saudia Technic Sign MOA to Explore MRO Activities and eVTOL Reassembly in Saudi Arabia
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) and Saudia Technic, the leading MRO service provider in the Middle East, have announced today during the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the signature of a Memorandum of Agreement...
May 21, 2024
NIDC, AHQ Group and Embraer to cooperate in the development of aerospace ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), AHQ Group and Embraer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to discuss a joint strategy to develop the local aerospace ecosystem.
May 17, 2024
Embraer and Eve sign MoU with Groupe ADP aiming to strengthen operations at Paris-Le Bourget Airport
Embraer, Eve Air Mobility (Eve), and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which focuses on innovation and sustainable development, aiming to prepare the future of low-carbon aviation...
May 16, 2024
Brazilian Scientists from Embraer's “Silent Aircraft Program” nominated for European Inventor Award
Brazilian scientists Micael Carmo and Fernando Catalano have been selected as finalists by the European Patent Office (EPO) in the 'Non-EPO Countries' category of the European Inventor Award 2024 in recognition of their contribution to sustainable aviation.
May 16, 2024
Boeing ecoDemonstrator to test technologies to improve cabin recyclability, operational efficiency
Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator program focused on strengthening operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors, one of the most challenging parts of recycling an airplane.
May 15, 2024
SriLankan Airlines Unveils New Office in Trivandrum
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, unveiled its new office in Trivandrum today (13 May 2024), marking the beginning of a new partnership with Translanka Air Travels Pvt. Ltd. as the appointed General Sales Agent (GSA) for South Kerala.
May 8, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Unveils Teaser Video of First eVTOL
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) unveiled a teaser video of its first full-scale eVTOL non-conforming prototype as it continues production of the aircraft at its facility in Brazil.
May 7, 2024
LOT Polish Airlines to add three Embraer E195-E2s
LOT Polish Airlines will add the Embraer E195-E2 to their fleet to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion.
May 7, 2024
Scoot's first E190-E2 commences revenue flights
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), commenced revenue flights with its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet earlier today. The first aircraft, named Explorer 3.0, departed Singapore's Changi Airport, bound for Krabi, Thailand.
April 30, 2024
Koppert will use Embraer's Ipanema aircraft to certify aerial applications of bio-control methods in Brazil
Embraer's EMB-203 Ipanema agricultural aircraft will conduct a series of tests to certify the first methodology for aerial application of bio-control agents in Brazil.
April 30, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Named a Member of Japan's Advanced Air Mobility Public-Private Committee
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has been named a member of Japan's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Public-Private Committee.
April 16, 2024
Boeing Makes its Largest Purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally.
April 14, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Names KAI as Supplier for eVTOL Pylons
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has named Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), as supplier for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft’s pylons.
April 11, 2024
Azorra delivers first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot
Azorra is celebrating delivery of the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA).
April 5, 2024
First E-Jet converted to transport cargo aircraft makes its debut
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), has successfully completed its first flight today in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
April 2, 2024
SpiceJet Set to Receive Q400 Aircraft from NAC in Settlement Agreement; Ownership of Six Q400s Transferred to Airline
SpiceJet is poised to receive a Q400 aircraft secured from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) as part of a settlement agreement inked last year.
March 28, 2024
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada signs engine services agreement with India’s FLY91
Twin PW127M engines power regional airline's new fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprops
March 21, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney collaborates with FAA to study non-CO₂ emissions under FAA ASCENT program
Tests will compare emissions from conventional Jet A and 100 per cent SAF
March 19, 2024
Eve Air Mobility Presents Vector and Provides Updates on the Urban ATM Software Development
The company has been developing next-generation Urban Air Traffic Management solutions to enable integrated Advanced Air Mobility operations
March 18, 2024
FLY91 Commences Commercial Operations
FLY91, the latest entrant in the country’s aviation sector, today commenced its commercial operations with its first flight taking off for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
March 14, 2024
Embraer's E2 Cleared For ETOPS-120 Operations
Embraer has secured 120 minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 from the Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency).
March 12, 2024
Vietnam Airlines to Operate Airbus A350 to Delhi from May 2024
Ushers In A New Era Of Air Travel, Expanding Capacity From Delhi And Elevating Passenger Experience
March 6, 2024
CFM signs LEAP-1B engine service agreement for entire American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX fleet
Service agreement to cover more than 400 LEAP-1B engines for American's entire MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet
March 5, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines to Expand Widebody Fleet with Up to 20 Boeing 777X Jets
With commitment for eight 777-9s and up to 12 more, Ethiopian Airlines is first African customer for highly fuel-efficient 777X passenger jet
March 4, 2024
American Airlines orders 85 Boeing 737 MAX jets, expands fleet with 737-10 model
Boeing and American Airlines announced today the carrier will further modernize its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane.
March 4, 2024
Icelandair selects RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 35 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
Airline also selects EngineWise^® maintenance long-term agreement
February 27, 2024
Sikorsky Looks to Future Family of VTOL Systems
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration.
February 14, 2024
Embraer joins United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund
Embraer announced that the company will join the United Airlines Ventures (UAV) Sustainable Flight Fund SM, an investment vehicle focused on scaling up the supply and availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through investing in innovative startups.
February 14, 2024
Sirius Aviation AG Partners with India's MEHAIR, Securing 100 Hydrogen VTOL Jet Orders
Historic Partnership Marks Milestone in Sustainable Aviation Industry
February 12, 2024
Star Air Expands Its Network with New Flights from Ajmer to Delhi, Hindon Airport
Star Air, India's largest privately held regional airline, is delighted to announce the launch of its new destination, Hindon (Ghaziabad). New flights from Ajmer (Kishangarh) to Hindon (Ghaziabad) will commence on 16th February 2024.
January 29, 2024
Eve Names Suppliers for eVTOL Sensors, Guidance and Navigation, Seats and Flight Controls
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has named four additional suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
January 26, 2024
Akasa Air orders more than 300 LEAP-1B engines
In conjunction with the state visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to India, Akasa Air and CFM International today announced an agreement to purchase CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, the sale of which was announced last week.
January 25, 2024
Azorra delivers first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines
Azorra is celebrating delivery of the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines. A ceremony at Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos on Monday was followed today by an arrival celebration in Amman, Jordan, hosted by Royal Jordanian Airlines.
January 25, 2024
Hainan Airlines chooses SATS for cargo handling in Saudi Arabia
Hainan Airlines has awarded a contract to SATS Ltd. (SATS) for cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia. ainan Airlines operates three Airbus passenger flights a week to Riyadh and Jeddah.
January 24, 2024
easyJet orders CFM LEAP-1A engines to power new fleet of A320neo family aircraft
Leading European carrier easyJet has ordered CFM LEAP-1A engines to power a fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo, which will be delivered from 2029, along with spare engines and a multi-year services agreement.
January 18, 2024
MEHAIR Places Order for 20 ZeroAvia ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Regional operator targets retrofit of Cessna Caravan platform to drive clean flight
January 17, 2024
Flying into Tomorrow: CIAL's Ambitious Projects and Sustainable Initiatives
Cochin International Airport soars beyond 10 million passengers with sustainability, innovation and ambitious expansion plans
January 15, 2024
Boeing Inaugurates First India Distribution Center
Boeing's India footprint expands with 36,000-square-foot parts warehouse that will help regional aviation customers maintain higher fleet utilisation, at Khurja, Uttar Pradesh
January 11, 2024
Cirrus Aircraft Redefines Personal Aviation with SR Series G7 Featuring Touchscreen Displays, New Safety Systems, Premium Travel Amenities and Connected Mobile App
Cirrus Aircraft, the company that brought you the aircraft with the parachute and the Vision Jet that lands itself with the touch of a button...
January 11, 2024
SpiceXpress Expands Domestic Cargo Network in Partnership with Star Air
SpiceXpress, a subsidiary of SpiceJet, has entered into a partnership with Star Air, to manage the belly space capacity for cargo transportation in Star Air's fleet of nine aircraft.
December 29, 2023
ModAir Aviation announces the induction of the FIFTH aircraft
ModAir Aviation is proud to announce the induction of the fifth aircraft under its wings. This inducted airplane is Tecnam P-Mentor, a flight training, two-seater aircraft that touchdown at Ahmedabad.
December 29, 2023
Air India Express expands operations in Ayodhya
Following the announcement of daily direct flights connecting Ayodhya and Delhi, Air India Express is also offering direct connectivity to Bengaluru and Kolkata, making Ayodhya the airline's third airport in UP.
December 21, 2023
Eve Air Mobility Receives ESG Financing Guarantee from Bradesco Bank in Long-Term Funding
Bradesco Bank has concluded with Eve Mobilidade Aérea Urbana, a subsidiary of Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) and a spin-off from Embraer, the first ESG financing guarantee operation aligned with the Green Loans Principles (2023 version), which follows a set of guidelines for structuring loan operations for sustainable purposes.
December 20, 2023
Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria Released for Public Consultation
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) announces the release of its proposed airworthiness criteria for public consultation.
December 19, 2023
Lufthansa Group to Buy up to 100 737 MAX Jets in First Boeing Single-Aisle Order in Nearly 30 Years
Boeing and the Lufthansa Group today announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to 100 jets that will see Europe's largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet.
December 18, 2023
Eve Air Mobility Hosts Customer Advisory Board
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") held its Customer Advisory Board meeting last week at its headquarters in Melbourne, Fla. Customers and partners from 12 companies and nearly every continent came together to discuss the aircraft, operations, ecosystem readiness and services and solutions.
December 12, 2023
Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia chairs Advisory Group Meeting of Small Aircrafts & Helicopter Operators
The Minister envisages a Helicopter and Small Aircraft Special Cell
December 12, 2023
Boeing, Avolon Agree on New Order for 40 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Avolon announced the Ireland-based lessor intends to purchase 40 more 737-8 airplanes to expand the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio – consisting of 737-8 and 737-10 variants – to more than 110 jets.
December 11, 2023
Boeing Concludes Inaugural Pilot Roundtable for India and South Asia
Platform to empower pilots, drive growth, and collaboration across the region
December 5, 2023
New Study Confirms that Power-to-Liquids are the Best Option for Timely and Substantial Reduction of Aviation's Climate Impact
Deutsche Aircraft commissioned LBST to compile a comprehensive study comparing the economic and environmental performance of Liquefied Hydrogen (LH₂) and Power-to-Liquids (PtL) in aviation.
December 5, 2023
Boeing Expands Global Efforts to Scale-Up Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Boeing is accelerating its global efforts to scale-up sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), which serves as the aviation industry's most significant lever in reducing emissions today and into the future.
December 1, 2023
Embraer's Praetor 600 Aircraft delivered to South Korea's Flight Inspection Services Center
Embraer announced that a Praetor 600, equipped with the capabilities to undertake a wide range of flight inspection tasks has been delivered to South Korea's Flight Inspection Services Center.
November 30, 2023
Eve Air Mobility Collaborates with Flexjet to Advance Urban Air Mobility through Innovative Software Simulation
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") has achieved a key milestone in the progression of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) through a collaborative partnership with global private aviation leader Flexjet.
November 29, 2023
The virtual flight experience for the D328ecoTM takes off at Deutsche Aircraft
New engineering simulator sets the stage for the first flight experience in the D328eco cockpit
November 29, 2023
Eve Air Mobility and flynas Sign MoU to Propel eVTOL Advancements in Saudi Arabia
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) and flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the Middle East, today announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in Saudi Arabia.
November 29, 2023
Porter Airlines Orders 25 Embraer E195-E2s
Porter Airlines has exercised purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their 50 existing firm orders.

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