Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 freighters to expand its cargo fleet, marking its second order for the aircraft type this year. The deal will nearly double Emirates’ dedicated freighter fleet to 21 aircraft in the coming years. Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the
Textron unveils next generation of Cessna Citation light jets
Textron Aviation has announced three new Cessna Citation light jets featuring advanced safety technology and upgraded avionics. The Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3 will include Garmin Emergency Autoland technology across all models. Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper said the aircraft would carry on the Citation legacy while introducing new capabilities.
Delta reveals contemporary cabin refresh ahead of centenary
Delta Air Lines will roll out a comprehensive cabin interior redesign across its fleet, starting with a Boeing 757 aircraft later this year. The refresh comes as the airline approaches its 100-year anniversary and includes new seating, enhanced lighting and updated brand elements. Delta’s Vice President of Customer Experience Design, Mauricio Parise, said the changes
Global aerospace manufacturer Embraer has posted a 33 per cent increase in aircraft deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong growth across its commercial and executive jet divisions. The Brazilian company delivered 57 aircraft in the quarter compared to 43 in the same period last year, while its order backlog reached a
Delta launches new nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Copenhagen
Delta Air Lines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), set to begin operations in May 2025. The service will operate three times weekly, expanding Delta’s European network from MSP to seven direct destinations. Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning, highlighted the significance
Embraer’s E190F cargo plane receives FAA certification
Embraer’s E190F cargo aircraft, known as the E-Freighter, has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced that both its passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This certification follows approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
