Air Transport
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After 14 years of development, the C919 narrowbody appears nearly ready to enter service.
The firm order from WestJet calls for delivery of 42 Boeing 737-10s.
IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.
Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.
The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.
A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.
Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
A purchase order from Mesa Airlines for 29 Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft comes with options for another 75 of the two-seaters over the next year.
During an investigation into the August 15 incident in which both Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight, the captain has resigned.
Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.
