Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented the design of a new widebody passenger aircraft that aims to compete directly with Boeing’s highly successful 787 Dreamliner. The move underscores Russia’s continued push to strengthen its domestic aviation industry and reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft amid sanctions and supply restrictions.
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Korean Air has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A350, featuring serial number 681. This aircraft is powered by advanced Trent XWB-84 engines, developed by Rolls Royce, offering superior efficiency and performance.
Boeing is set to meet with Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, in January 2025 in Dublin to explore options for supporting Nigeria’s domestic airline sector through tailored aircraft leasing solutions. With the country’s air travel demand steadily rising, this collaboration aims to provide Nigerian carriers with improved access to modern fleets, essential for efficiency…
Spring Airlines (China) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial 12434, powered by advanced LEAP-1A26 engines. This marks another milestone in the airline’s commitment to modernizing its operations and enhancing efficiency.
Boom Supersonic has achieved a major milestone with the first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft. The test took place at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the aircraft successfully reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122. This marks a significant step in Boom’s ambition to develop a new era of supersonic travel.
Comac (China) is actively reaching out to international airlines as it seeks to establish a global foothold for its C919 jet, a narrow-body aircraft developed to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The company is targeting carriers in regions ranging from Indonesia to Kazakhstan, signaling a strategic push to expand beyond China’s domestic market.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
