The World of Aviation

The US Navy has awarded Boeing a combined $3.1 billion in contracts for Harpoon and Standoff Land Attack Missile –Expanded Response weapon systems in support of foreign military sales. About $2.6 billion of that was contracted in this deal, while the remainder had been previously awarded. While Boeing’s defence projects and contracts have been continuing

Qatar Airways is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to push back scheduled aircraft deliveries for several years.

Qatar Airways boss Akbar al-Baker has predicted a slow recovery for the state-owned airline and many of its globals rivals, even going so far as to suggest that its flagship A380 fleet may not return to service at all.

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has announced its Q1 2020 orders and deliveries log, in a briefing delivered to shareholders in the city of São José dos Campos yesterday. 

Virgin Atlantic has released its summer 2021 schedule and what may be a glimpse into the future once the pandemic comes to an end.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has suggested that he hopes to see as many as two in five Ryanair flights operational by June, and that number increase to 70 per cent by September.