The World of Aviation

European planemaker Airbus has confirmed that it is actively looking into the possibility of developing a freighter variant of its wide-bodied A350 aircraft, as it attempts to break into the Boeing-dominated cargo market. Following months of speculation, Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer confirmed that Airbus is in active discussions with customers who have expressed interest

GE and Safran have announced the extension of their joint venture until 2050 to continue developing future engines that could reduce carbon emissions by a further 20 per cent. Together, the companies have unveiled their new program, CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines), which will launch new sustainable technologies for future engines, which they

Airbus has announced it will accelerate its development of environmentally friendly aircraft by opening two centres to test and manufacture LH2 (liquid hydrogen) tank structures. 

Irish regional carrier Stobart Air has announced it’s to enter liquidation after failing to find a new buyer, leaving passengers throughout the UK and Ireland stranded. Stobart had a franchise agreement with Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus, and regularly performed regional routes between major cities in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. In a statement,

California-based start-up Archer Aviation has unveiled its newest ‘air taxi’ named Maker, a demonstrator version of its future full-sized electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Maker was unveiled at a hybrid live and live-streamed event in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, and included an XR digitally immersive simulation of what the experience of flying

United will reportedly purchase an additional 200 single-aisle jets, split across US and European rival planemakers Boeing and Airbus, according to industry sources. While the news has not been confirmed, this multibillion-dollar investment is said to include over 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, and dozens of Airbus A321neo aircraft. The sources, who spoke to