Boeing’s 777X program continues to face serious delays, with certification now unlikely before 2027—six years behind schedule and far past its original 2020 target. The prolonged setbacks have forced major airline customers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, to revisit their fleet strategies as international travel demand rebounds.
Embraer has achieved another milestone with the E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receiving Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The approval further strengthens the manufacturer’s presence in Africa and signals the start of a new era for regional connectivity in the region.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has achieved a major milestone in the global freighter conversion market by securing certification for its 777-300ERSF program, also known as “The Big Twin.” More than five years after its launch, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) granted the long-awaited Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), making it the first 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program to…
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), has achieved a significant milestone by securing Maintenance Organization Approval from EASA(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and a Repair Station Certificate from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). These dual recognitions mark a major step in ADE’s strategic push to become a…
The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have officially received type acceptance certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Mongolia, marking a key regulatory milestone that clears the way for the introduction of Embraer’s next-generation regional jets into the Mongolian market.
FL Technics Indonesia, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance services in the Asia-Pacific region, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia. This certification enables the company to provide maintenance services in compliance with Australian aviation standards.
Textron Aviation, headquartered in the United States, has achieved a significant milestone with the Cessna SkyCourierreceiving type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation. This certification paves the way for the aircraft’s entry into the Canadian market, solidifying its presence in North America.
Uniworld Air Cargo, based in Panama, has submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT)seeking an exemption to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property and mail. The request leverages the provisions of the Open Skies Agreement between the United States and Panama.
Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine manufacturer based in the United States, has received FAA certificationfor its GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. The updated engine type certificate, granted on 12 December 2024, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine and now includes its use for the A321XLR, Airbus’s latest long-range narrow-body aircraft.
Magnetic Engineering (Estonia) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving approval to issue Permits to Fly. This development enhances the company’s capability to support its clients in obtaining permits for aircraft that lack a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) but are safe to operate under predefined conditions.
