Boeing 737 MAX

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietcombank that could support the acquisition of up to 50 narrowbody aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The tariffs beginning to disrupt the aerospace and defense industry were the least of Hexcel’s problems in a tepid first quarter performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An indefinite pause in deliveries to Chinese customers will not derail Boeing’s planned production rate ramp-ups.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Trent 7000/1000TEN Phase 2 durability enhancement package tests are underway as Rolls targets on-condition maintenance in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing 737-8 aircraft originally destined for China have been flown back to the U.S., as trade tensions continue to mount between Washington and Beijing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The investigation looks into FAA’s response to a pair of 737 MAX bird strikes that triggered an engine failure-related safety device but also allowed smoke and fumes to enter the cabin and cockpit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
The Chinese government has reportedly blocked its airlines from taking delivery of Boeing aircraft and U.S.-made aerospace equipment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Arajet operated its first flight to the U.S. on April 11, kicking off service between Las Américas International in Santo Domingo and Miami International.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Longer-range narrowbodies like the Airbus A321XLR will redefine networks through flexibility and efficiency—not just range, say panelists at Routes Europe 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
Ascend Airways Malaysia hopes to secure its air operator certificate in the third quarter of 2025, gearing up for an initial Boeing 737-800 cargo launch.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
LHT’s Calgary facility will have the company’s first Leap test cell in Canada, supporting Westjet’s Boeing 737 fleet under a $3 billion, 15-year contract.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Norwegian is awaiting delivery of 12 new aircraft, and CEO Geir Karlsen is considering Boeing 737-10s as the integration of Widerøe is complete.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Announcing an agreement for 70 Airbus A320neo and 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, lessor BOC Aviation’s backlog has reached more than 350 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The strong post-COVID-19 travel recovery has been generating expectations for accommodations in all cabin classes.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Fiji Airways has extended its component and line maintenance support through new deals with AFI KLM E&M and Heston MRO.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
An engine control software fix to address in-aircraft smoke risks following major 737 MAX CFM Leap 1B engine failures should be available in 2026, Boeing says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Aviation Group has announced more firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft including its first for the larger 737-10 variant.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
With only weeks to go until the aviation community meets in Atlanta for MRO Americas 2025, this week's #FlightFriday looks at a carrier causing a stir: Southwest Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) is adding another 17 aircraft to its order for Boeing 737-8s and has also revealed plans to transfer 10 787-9s to group subsidiary Zipair.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
KLM UK Engineering is evaluating maintenance cycles and lines as customer demands shift amid fleet changes and contract shifts.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Europe’s LCCs are adapting to make the best of what they hope will be a good summer peak.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
This week #FlightFriday looks at Indian operators and their narrowbody jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
ANA Holdings has revealed major orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer as the Japanese airline aims to boost its fleet size to 320 aircraft by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.
Aircraft & Propulsion