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Rolls-Royce purchases Siemens’ electric/hybrid propulsion business
Future of Aviation

Siemens has agreed to sell its eAircraft electric and hybrid-electric aviation propulsion business to Rolls-Royce, it was announced on June 19 2019.

Le Bourget Day 1 Wrap – Airbus launches A321XLR
Future of Aviation

Airbus officially launched its long-range A321XLR narrowbody on a busy Day 1 of the 2019 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, writes John Walton.

Boeing lifts outlook for commercial aircraft demand
Airlines

Boeing says commercial aviation will need 44,040 new aircraft worth some US$6.8 trillion over the next 20 years, an increase from the prior year's outlook.

Virgin Australia Brisbane biofuel trial hits 1 million km milestone
Airlines

Virgin Australia says it trial of a sustainable aviation fuel at Brisbane Airport has racked up one million kilometres since it began in August 2018.

Airbus, Dassault Aviation sign joint industrial proposal for FCAS
Defence

Airbus and Dassault Aviation have signed a joint industrial proposal to the governments of France and Germany for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

Qantas says decision to reject Cathay Pacific codeshare flawed
Airlines

Qantas says the proposed codeshare with Cathay Pacific could go ahead subject to a period of review to determine if any "hypothetical concerns" eventuated.