March 6, 2024 9:00 am ET
Planes
March 5, 2024 12:35 pm ET -
Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Developer Ampaire Acquires Magpie Aviation
U.S. hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has acquired electric aero tow startup Magpie Aviation. "With this acquisition, Ampaire anticipates further revenue growth across both commercial and defense sectors while simultaneously enhancing the capabilities and mission scope of our existing hybrid aircraft,"…
March 4, 2024 11:33 am ET -
American Bets on 737 MAX With New Order
American is placing its bets on Boeing, announcing a new order on Monday for 260 new narrowbody aircraft. The Fort Worth-based airline’s latest order includes a combination of Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft. The order includes 85 Airbus A321neo and…
March 3, 2024 5:33 pm ET -
First Scheduled 737 MAX Flights Set for Greenland
The country of Greenland currently doesn't see any service on anything larger than turboprop aircraft outside of its hometown airline Air Greenland, but that is all about to change come July 2024 with a major aircraft upguage from Icelandair. [caption…
February 29, 2024 2:02 pm ET -
FAA Calls for Boeing Action Plan to Address Quality Issues
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sharply criticized Boeing on Wednesday, demanding a comprehensive plan within 90 days to address "systemic quality-control issues" plaguing the aerospace giant. This comes after a series of incidents, including a mid-air emergency on a brand…
February 22, 2024 11:23 am ET -
VietJet Inks First Widebody Deal at Singapore Airshow
VietJet Air, Vietnam's budget carrier, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Singapore Airshow on Wednesday to acquire 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. When finalized, this will be Vietjet’s first-ever widebody order. This strategic move signifies a significant leap forward…