The World of Aviation

While most airlines are sheltering and tightening bootstraps in an attempt to weather the storm surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, Qatar Airways is taking a much more aggressive approach. Despite having its own struggles due to the pandemic, its CEO Akbar Al Baker has said today that its cargo operations will sustain the airline enough

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Metal Technology Office has pioneered a safe, agile and cost-efficient way to replace aircraft parts, drawing on the expertise of additive manufacturing technical experts working with deployed Air Force units.

Brazilian Airline Azul and aircraft manufacturer Embraer have reached an agreement to defer its order of 59 E2 jets, which comes after the airline increased its order by 50 per cent earlier this year. The airline has made the decision to defer to help conserve cash as it faces the downturn due to the COVID-19

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.