GE9X Redesign Not Expected To Delay Boeing 777X Program
GE Aerospace says its redesigned mid-seal for the GE9X engine is progressing smoothly and will not delay the Boeing 777X program, supporting the 2027 entry-into-service target.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Certification Flight Testing
Boeing is nearing a milestone with its 737 MAX 10 as the aircraft has finished all planned certification flight testing, intensifying the industry’s anticipation for its market entry.
FAA Mandates Inspections for Boeing 787 Shim Gap Issue
FAA has issued a sweeping Airworthiness Directive targeting structural integrity concerns on the Boeing 787 family, spotlighting renewed maintenance requirements for US Dreamliner operators.
Textron Aviation Gains CASA Part 145 Approval in Australia
Textron Aviation Gains CASA Part 145 Approval in Australia fortifies its position in the Asia-Pacific aftermarket, delivering direct OEM maintenance support across three key locations. The move underlines Textron Aviation’s commitment to operational excellence and local presence.
COMAC C919 Demand Grows Amid Production Struggles
COMAC C919 Demand Grows Amid Production Struggles Chinese carriers are showing heightened interest in the narrow-body jet, even as COMAC grapples with stepped-down delivery targets and persistent supply chain constraints.
Airbus Elevates Hybrid-Electric Integration With LEIA Project
Airbus has launched the LEIA Project (Low-Emission Integration for Aircraft), a high-profile initiative set to accelerate the aviation industry’s advances in hybrid-electric propulsion and systems integration. The program aims to develop and validate the enabling technologies for certifiable, scalable hybrid-electric systems on future aircraft, pushing the boundaries of engineering and sustainability in commercial aerospace.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Advances to Next FAA Certification Phase
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Advances to Next FAA Certification Phase, as the aircraft has officially moved into the second phase of flight testing under approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The step represents a meaningful milestone for the largest variant of the 737 MAX family, following an extended certification timeline shaped by heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Boeing 777X Certification Likely Delayed To 2027
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 E190-E2 and E195-E2 Certified by South Africa
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.
IAI Secures FAA and CAAI Certification for 777-300ERSF Conversion
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…