AVIATION WEEK

12/09/2024

British Airways is proactively seeking to boost its talent pool abroad by launching what it says is a first-of-its-kind workforce initiative for an international airline in the U.S.

British Airways has partnered with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to offer a training program that qualifies participants to work at the airline.

12/09/2024

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12/09/2024

Recent messages on social media platform X about federal spending, civilian workforce cuts, the Lockheed Martin F-35 and autonomous systems are a pointed reminder of uncertainties that face the defense sector in 2025-26.

Defense contractors can consider these points to mitigate uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration.

12/09/2024

Arianespace on Dec. 5 returned the Vega-C rocket to flight after a more than two-year hiatus following a mission failure in 2022, marking an important milestone for Europe’s 2024 space ambition to revitalize its launch capabilities.

Arianespace on Dec. 4 returned the Vega-C rocket to flight after a more than two-year hiatus following a mission failure in 2022.

12/09/2024

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12/06/2024

Over the next ten years, the A320 and 737 families will accelerate their domination of the delivery market. Gain valuable insights into the future of commercial aviation fleets and MRO, and begin driving impactful results. https://bit.ly/3OpWLAr

12/06/2024

Aviation Week's defense team discusses the latest developments with Europe's combat air projects as governments there ramp up military spending.

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12/06/2024

Nigeria’s Air Force will receive 12 ex-French Air Force Dassault Alpha Jet trainers as part of its ongoing growth spurt as it expands its capacity to deal with Islamic extremism.

Nigeria’s Air Force will receive 12 ex-French Air Force Alpha Jet trainers as part of its growth in capacity to deal with Islamic extremism.

12/06/2024

Millions of dollars have flown into the nascent electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) sector over the past several years, as investors bet that quiet, emissions-free air taxis will unlock a new wave of demand for urban air mobility (UAM).

Air taxis could greatly reduce journeys to and from airports. Will they take off?

12/06/2024

This week’s Flight Friday takes a close look at the Airbus A330 platform.

The legacy A330, both A330-200 and A330-300, has seen a decline of over 200 aircraft in passenger service between 2019 and 2024, resulting in a lower number of monthly aggregated flights (cycles).

In this week's Flight Friday, we turn our attention to the Airbus A330 family. Between 2019 and 2024, the A330 fleet witnessed a substantial reduction.

12/06/2024

Aviation Week 2024 Photo Contest Winning Entries 📸

Throughout the Aviation Week Photo Contest’s 32 years, we have strived to keep it fresh and relevant to our readers. This year is no exception: We introduced an Air-to-Air category, and this year’s Best of the Best photo was entered in the Photo Illustration category, introduced only last year. Our expanded outreach efforts also appear to be paying off—we received 873 complete entries, about 100 more than last year, from 19 countries on six continents and 35. U.S. states.

View the winning photos 📸 https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/aviation-week-2024-photo-contest-winning-entries

12/06/2024

The U.S. Air Force will postpone decisions about the future of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program until beyond year-end, allowing the incoming Trump administration to have the final say.

The U.S. Air Force will postpone decisions about the future of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program until beyond year-end.

12/05/2024

Latest : Are airlines ready for new EU eco rules in 2025?

International Airlines Group (IAG) sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell shares his thoughts on European Union sustainability regulations that will take effect from January, as well as e-fuels, CORSIA and contrails.

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12/05/2024

Problems with new generation engines have been keenly felt in dust-laden regions such as the Middle East, where heavy intakes of particulate matter have exacerbated existing engine problems from all three major powerplant manufacturers.

Dust ingestion is driving engine manufacturers to develop new solutions.

12/05/2024

The advanced air mobility industry has endured a tough couple of years during which capital markets have mostly dried up for all but the most bullish market leaders like Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies and Joby Aviation.

Certifying an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi is prohibitively expensive. With markets tight, some startups are changing course.

12/05/2024

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12/05/2024

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have agreed to deepen studies of a surveillance variant of the C-390 to focus on maritime patrol, the company said Dec. 3.

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have agreed to deepen studies of a surveillance variant of the C-390 to focus on maritime patrol, the company said Dec. 3.

12/05/2024

President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and commander of two SpaceX commercial space flights, to become the next NASA administrator, pending U.S. Senate confirmation.

President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman, a commander of two SpaceX commercial space flights, to be the next NASA administrator.