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The airlines are seeing an upward trend in revenue as COVID measures reduce.

Vertical Aerospace, a British eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, updated on its VX4 program, announcing a significant milestone by successfully concluding its remote thrust-borne flight test campaign. The first full-scale VX4 prototype achieved its target speed of 40 knots (74 km/h), surpassing performance expectations by 10-30% during various flight phases. According to the statement, the VX4 demonstrated […]

Embraer has been gaining momentum in Asia this week. The Embraer E195-E2, the largest member of the E-Jet family, has been granted its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This follows the certification of the E190-E2, which was received from CAAC in November last year during the Zhuhai Air Show.  “We’re […]

Malaysia’s aviation industry is seeing a rebound after the pandemic. AirAsia X, the low-cost carrier providing long-haul operations, turns the tables and posts a net profit of RM5.5 million for the second quarter of 2023, which ended June 30. The airline had suspended its flight operations and completed a financial restructuring during the pandemic. AirAsia […]

ITA Airways has partnered with digital travel leader Booking.com, according to a statement from the carrier on August 23, 2023. Customers of the Italian flag carrier can now book flights and accommodations directly on the airline’s website, with a choice of over 28 million accommodations worldwide. Booking.com is a popular online travel agency and platform […]

After only two months of operations, startup carrier Red Way Airlines has announced that it will be shutting down at the end of the month. The Lincoln, Neb.-based airline’s last flights will take place on Aug. 31. Insurmountable Challenges for a Small Startup In a statement posted to its Facebook page, the airline describes its […]

Boom Supersonic announced that Scott Powell has joined as Senior VP of Symphony, the propulsion system for Overture. Powell will lead the development, industrialization, certification, and integration of Symphony, bringing four decades of propulsion leadership experience. Powell spent 38 years at Boeing before joining Boom. He led the Engineering Propulsion team for the Dreamliner, overseeing […]

LATAM Airlines, the largest South American carrier, has announced new long-haul routes this year, including flights to Johannesburg and London. LATAM Airlines Group has revealed a new long-haul flight route between Lima, Peru’s International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport in the UK, set to begin on Dec. 2. As the largest South American carrier, LATAM […]

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A month after resuming scheduled operations, the Nigerian airline Azman Air has once again halted its flights. Known for its domestic services and Hajj charters, the Nigerian carrier temporarily halted all operations due to ongoing aircraft maintenance issues. The carrier’s troubles have led to the grounding of its fleet, leaving it unable to continue its […]