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Bombardier strengthens supply chain by acquiring Mitsubishi’s Canadian assets

01 Tuesday Sep 2026

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The Bombardier Global 5500. Photo: Bombardier.

MONTREAL – Bombardier is acquiring the assets of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace Inc., based in Mississauga, Ont., close to its final assembly center for Global business jets, strengthening its manufacturing footprint and supply chain, the company said Tuesday. No financial details were disclosed.

MHICA makes aerostructures such as wings for Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft. Photo: MHICA.

The acquisition builds on Bombardier’s longstanding industrial relationship with MHICA, which has supported multiple projects including the Global 5500 and 6500 programs.

The deal will add MHICA’s manufacturing capabilities and about 750 employees to Bombardier, further strengthening its in-house aerostructures capabilities, resilience and autonomy, the company said.

“This agreement represents a key step in Bombardier’s long-term growth strategy, strengthening critical capabilities, enhancing operational resilience and supporting the company’s flexibility to meet growing customer demand,” said David Murray, Bombardier’s executive vice president of manufacturing and supply chain execution.

Hiroyuki Koguchi, executive vice president and head of commercial aviation systems at MHI, said the agreement recognizes the contributions of local employees and ensures a strong future for the workforce, whose skills and expertise have been central to the company’s success.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, Bombardier said.

United Airlines unveils largest international expansion

25 Tuesday Aug 2026

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The Airbus A321XLR was on display at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

NEWARK, N.J. – United Airlines is embarking on its largest international expansion, adding 10 destinations in Europe and Asia for summer 2027, with its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft set to operate some of the new routes, the airline announced Tuesday.

Eight of the new destinations will have no other U.S. airline offering nonstop service, according to United.

The A321XLR, which United calls its “Born to Explore” aircraft, will be deployed on new routes from Newark to Luxembourg City, Ibiza, Valencia and Marseille, and from Washington Dulles to Toulouse.

The Airbus A321XLR was a top attraction at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

United plans to begin flying the A321XLR on select domestic routes in September before putting it into international service Dec. 1 on flights from Washington Dulles to Amsterdam and Dublin.

The aircraft features 32 premium seats, including 20 United Polaris suites and 12 United Premium Plus seats.

Photo: Abdul Latheef.

United said it also will feature a Polaris suite with a privacy door, Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members, 4K OLED screens and redesigned Economy Plus seating.

The new destinations are San Francisco to Okinawa, Japan; Newark to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Washington Dulles to Toulouse, France; Newark to Ljubljana, Slovenia; Newark to Olbia, Sardinia; Newark to Catania, Sicily; Newark to Ibiza, Spain; Newark to Valencia, Spain; Newark to Marseille, France; and Newark to Terceira in Portugal’s Azores.

United also plans new flights to destinations it already serves, including daily service from Los Angeles to Osaka, Japan; three-times-weekly service from Washington Dulles to Milan; and daily service from Denver to Paris.

United said it has added 58 international destinations since 2017 and now serves more than 160 international destinations.

Tuesday’s announcement came a week after United said it had completed the first phase of an expansion of its pilot training center in Denver.

The airline said it has hired more than 9,500 pilots since announcing its United Next growth strategy in 2021.

All new routes are subject to government approval.

JetBlue to open second BlueHouse lounge

24 Monday Aug 2026

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The Boston BlueHouse will be the airline’s second airport lounge. Photo: JetBlue.

BOSTON – JetBlue Airways Corp. said Monday it will open its second BlueHouse airport lounge this week at Boston Logan International Airport, expanding its premium lounge offering and access for customers traveling in its Mint cabin.

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The 12,000-square-foot lounge in Terminal C is scheduled to open Thursday morning.

The lounge is designed around the character of Boston and greater New England, with residential touches, local materials, copper accents and curated artwork.

JetBlue said complimentary lounge access also will expand to customers departing on confirmed Mint or Mint Flex fares, including domestic and international flights.

It comprises a central bar, dining rooms, work areas, quiet spaces and high-speed Wi-Fi.

The Boston location follows the opening of JetBlue’s first BlueHouse at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport in December.

JetBlue has described BlueHouse as a signature benefit for its most loyal customers and premium travelers. The lounges are part of the airline’s broader strategy to provide more premium, customer-focused experiences.

JetBlue flies to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. The airline identifies Boston as its second-largest focus city.

Mitsubishi-led consortium to build world’s largest airport people mover in Dubai

21 Friday Aug 2026

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The 50-km people mover will be ready by 2031. Photo: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

TOKYO – A consortium led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the world’s largest automated airport people mover, a 50-kilometer system that will connect nine stations at Dubai’s planned Al Maktoum International Airport, the company said Thursday.

The system will be built as part of the first phase of development of the airport in the United Arab Emirates. Completion is scheduled for December 2031.

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MHI and its Dubai-based subsidiary, MHI Mobility Engineering Services, will lead the consortium that includes Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro.

The consortium will provide 165 automated people mover vehicles and the signaling system, along with system integration and other infrastructure.

Dubai Aviation City Corp., a Dubai government entity, awarded the contract to the consortium. No financial details were disclosed.

APM systems are used worldwide to connect airport terminals, provide transportation in areas near airports and serve as urban transportation systems.

Among the world’s largest airport APM systems currently in operation are Skylink at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in the United States, which has the longest route at about 8 kilometers, and the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also in the U.S. It is the world’s most heavily traveled airport APM, carrying about 91 million passengers annually.

The new Dubai system will connect terminals and other major airport facilities. Al Maktoum International is planned to become a major international aviation hub, with the airport targeted to eventually handle 260 million passengers annually.

MHI already provides automated people mover systems and services in Dubai.

The company completed an automated people mover system at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport in 2012 and continues to provide operations and maintenance services there through MHI Mobility Engineering Services.

MHI also provides transportation infrastructure in Dubai through Keolis MHI Rail Management and Operation, which operates and maintains the Dubai Metro.

United Airlines expands ‘world’s largest’ pilot training center

20 Thursday Aug 2026

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The United Flight Training Center in Denver has 860 CAE training equipment. Photo: United Airlines.

DENVER – United Airlines said Thursday it has completed the first phase of an expansion of what it calls the world’s largest pilot training facility, adding capacity as the U.S. carrier continues to grow amid a surging global demand for more pilots.

The United Flight Training Center now has 86 CAE training equipment, including 52 full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices.

The facility can train up to 860 pilots a day and conduct more than 32,000 training events annually, the airline said.

Boeing’s 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects the global commercial aviation industry will need about 674,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.

The 22-acre United facility has eight buildings and nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, equivalent to about 12 football fields. It is the sole training facility for United’s nearly 18,000 active pilots and all newly hired pilots.

United has hired more than 9,500 pilots, including 700 this year, since announcing its United Next growth strategy in 2021. The airline plans to hire hundreds more in the coming months.

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The second phase of the Denver training center expansion is expected to begin next year and be operational around 2030.

United has invested $370 million in the center since 2016, including more than $145 million for a new building that opened in 2024.

Operating a fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft, United flies to over 350 destinations worldwide.

Eve, RV Connex to develop air mobility framework for Thailand

17 Monday Aug 2026

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Eve Air Mobility and Thai aerospace company RV Connex have signed a memorandum of understanding to work on developing a regulatory framework for advanced air mobility in Thailand.

The companies said Monday the agreement will support long-term industry and regulatory engagement and bring together public and private stakeholders to establish safe, efficient and scalable advanced air mobility operations.

The collaboration will evaluate future operational scenarios, safety requirements, airspace rules and infrastructure needs specific to Thailand’s aviation system, while drawing on global advanced air mobility standards.

RV Connex will work with government, academic and industry partners as part of the effort, the companies said.

“Thailand offers a fantastic opportunity for urban air mobility. Working with RV Connex lets us help shape the regulations this industry needs to grow,” Eve CEO Johann Bordais said.

RV Connex President Sujate Jantarang said the agreement would help Thai authorities develop modern regulations aligned with global standards for the technology.

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Eve Air Mobility, backed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as part of its broader urban air mobility program.

The company recently completed the first partial transition flight of its Eve prototype.

A partial transition flight is an early test in which an eVTOL begins shifting from vertical lift generated by its lift rotors to forward flight using a rear-mounted pusher propeller.

Sydney Airport Master Plan targets 72 million passengers by 2045

14 Friday Aug 2026

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The airport says the plan will provide a pathway to meet future demand. Image: Sydney Airport.

SYDNEY, Australia – The Australian government has approved Sydney Airport’s Master Plan, setting the stage for it to handle more than 72 million passengers a year by 2045.

Sydney Airport said Friday in a news release that the plan sets out the long-term vision for how the airport will grow over the next two decades. The release did not disclose the cost of the expansion, but local media reports put the project at about A$6 billion.

The plan forecasts the airport will handle more than 72 million passengers annually by 2045, including 36.4 million international passengers and 36.2 million domestic and regional passengers.

Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton said the plan provides a pathway to meet future demand and invest in infrastructure needed as Sydney grows.

“As Australia’s international gateway, this plan ensures we can continue supporting tourism, trade, investment and jobs while delivering the capacity needed for future generations,” Charlton said.

The airport’s annual economic contribution is expected to increase to about $70 billion, while direct employment at the airport is forecast to rise to more than 105,000 jobs.

The Master Plan provides for future investment in terminal capacity, transportation connections and passenger facilities to support the projected growth.

Image: Sydney Airport.

A central element is the proposed redevelopment of the airport’s domestic precinct, including plans to bring domestic, regional and international services together through a new integrated terminal experience.

The plan also incorporates Sydney Airport’s five-year Airport Environment Strategy, which outlines measures to reduce emissions, build climate resilience and support more sustainable airport operations.

Charlton said the plan provides a framework for the airport to grow sustainably and responsibly while minimizing environmental impacts and working with surrounding communities.

Sydney Airport is currently Australia’s busiest airport and ranked 58th worldwide by total passenger traffic in 2024, according to Airports Council International.

Heart Aerospace completes first flight of largest electric aircraft

13 Thursday Aug 2026

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its X1 demonstrator, which the company says is the largest battery electric aircraft ever flown.

The piloted flight took place Wednesday at Heart’s flight-test base at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York.

The 27-minute flight reached an altitude of 1,100 feet and demonstrated the aircraft’s all-electric propulsion system, which delivered more than 1 megawatt of power, the company said Thursday.

The X1 has a 106-foot wingspan and is designed to demonstrate technologies for Heart’s ES-30, a 30-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

The ES-30. Photo: Heart Aerospace.

“With the first flight of X1, Heart Aerospace has demonstrated electric flight at the scale of a commercial airliner,” Anders Forslund, Heart’s co-founder and CEO, said in a news release.

“This is a defining moment for aviation.”

The flight was conducted under a Federal Aviation Administration special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category and included taxiing, takeoff, climb, maneuvering and landing, Heart said.

The X1 flight campaign will continue as the company gathers data to support development and certification of the ES-30, it said.

Investor group grabs 25% stake in Aeroplan

12 Wednesday Aug 2026

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MONTREAL – Air Canada said Tuesday it will sell a 25% non-controlling stake in its Aeroplan loyalty program to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse for C$2.5 billion, valuing the business at C$10 billion.

The investor group also includes PSP Investments and British Columbia Investment Management Corp. Air Canada will retain 75% ownership interest and continue to control Aeroplan’s strategy, operations and day-to-day management.

Air Canada said Aeroplan members, partners and employees will see no changes as a result of the transaction.

The airline plans to use the proceeds primarily to repay an upcoming US$1.2 billion debt maturity, with most of the remaining funds going toward accelerating share repurchases under its long-term strategic plan.

Air Canada also plans to spend up to $800 million to buy back shares, it said.

Settlement of the Aeroplan investment is expected Aug. 17.

Air Canada said it will continue to consolidate Aeroplan in its financial statements, with the investment recorded as a non-controlling interest within shareholders’ equity.

The airline will also have the right to repurchase the investors’ stake between the fifth and eighth anniversaries of the transaction’s settlement, as well as following certain specified events.

Aeroplan has more than 10 million active members worldwide, according to Air Canada.

Vertical Aerospace secures commitments for $100 million

10 Monday Aug 2026

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The Valo at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. Photo Abdul Latheef.

LONDON / NEW YORK – Vertical Aerospace said Monday it has secured financing commitments of about $100 million as the electric airplane developer moves toward certification and commercial production.

The financing includes $40 million from Mudrick Capital Management, $35 million through a planned equity offering and $25 million from the company’s preferred equity facility with Yorkville Advisors Global.

The funding is intended to support Vertical’s certification program and development of manufacturing capabilities for Valo, its four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Vertical said the money will help fund completion of the aircraft’s Critical Design Review, expand battery production capacity at its Energy Centre and develop future production capabilities in the United Kingdom.

The company also plans to retrofit its third prototype for hybrid-electric flight testing in the first half of 2027.

The financing announcement comes after Vertical completed piloted transition flights at the Farnborough International Airshow. A transition flight is an early test in which an eVTOL shifts from vertical lift generated by its lift rotors to forward flight using a rear-mounted pusher propeller.

Photo: Abdul Latheef

The company has secured some 1,500 orders for Valo.

“Following the momentum generated by our progress over the last six months, we are focused on converting operational progress and partner engagement into continued advancement of our certification and commercialization strategy,” Chief Executive Stuart Simpson said.

The eVTOL sector is moving closer to commercial operations, with manufacturers advancing aircraft development and certification programs while working with regulators to establish the standards and infrastructure needed to bring electric aircraft into commercial service.

The proposed Mudrick financing is subject to definitive agreements, and Vertical said there is no assurance it will close on the announced terms.

Vertical is based in Bristol, England, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EVTL.

Solairus acquisition creates world’s largest business jet management company

07 Friday Aug 2026

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PETALUMA, Calif. – Business jet services provider Solairus Aviation said Friday that it has agreed to acquire the aircraft management and charter divisions of Clay Lacy Aviation in a deal that will create the world’s largest private aircraft management company.

The combined entity will manage some 500 aircraft, bringing together Solairus’ fleet of 360 jets and Clay Lacy’s fleet of about 140.

No financial details were disclosed.

Solairus said the transaction strengthens its position as the leading pure-play aircraft management company while expanding its scale in private aviation asset management and charter services. The business will remain headquartered in Petaluma, Calif., with offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Solairus said the larger fleet and broader operating footprint will enhance its ability to serve aircraft owners through expanded access, improved pricing and operational efficiencies while maintaining personalized service.

Clay Lacy will retain its fixed-base operator, maintenance and real estate businesses, which will continue to operate independently under the Clay Lacy name.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of next month.

Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO

05 Wednesday Aug 2026

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Air India said Tewolde Gebremariam’s track record makes him “uniquely suited” to lead the airline. Photo: Air India

NEW DELHI – Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam CEO and managing director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, as the Tata Group-owned carrier enters the next phase of its turnaround.

The airline said Wednesday that its board unanimously selected Gebremariam following a global search for a leader with experience in large-scale airline restructuring, operational performance and profitable growth.

Gebremariam led Ethiopian for more than a decade, overseeing a major expansion that transformed the carrier into Africa’s largest airline group by revenue and fleet size.

“It is a profound honour to be entrusted with leading Air India at such a historic moment in its journey,” Gebremariam said in a statement issued by the airline. “Air India carries an incredible legacy, and the opportunity to build a world-class global airline that reflects India’s extraordinary economic potential is uniquely exciting.”

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said the airline had completed its initial stabilization and integration phase under Wilson and was now focused on execution and expansion.

“Tewolde’s track record in building one of the world’s most efficient and profitable airline groups makes him uniquely suited to lead Air India,” Chandrasekaran said.

“His operational expertise, commitment to safety, and vision for hub development will be instrumental as we establish Air India as a premier global carrier.”

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The airline said Gebremariam’s experience in expanding long-haul networks, developing hub operations and improving operational reliability would support its growth strategy.

Air India said details of Gebremariam’s onboarding and the leadership transition timeline will be announced later.

The carrier currently operates 198 aircraft and has ordered 570 new Airbus and Boeing jets as part of a multibillion-dollar fleet renewal and expansion program.

FAA clears Boeing 737-7 after lengthy review

03 Monday Aug 2026

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WASHINGTON/SEATTLE – After nearly a decade of review, the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday certified Boeing‘s 737-7 passenger jet for commercial service, clearing the smallest member of the 737 MAX family to begin airline deliveries.

The FAA said the amended type certificate follows years of work to resolve technical issues and complete an extensive review of the aircraft’s design and safety analyses.

Regulators said they scrutinized flight controls, system safety, human factors and other critical areas while requiring additional testing, design changes and analysis before approving the aircraft.

The certification required Boeing to incorporate changes mandated under the Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act and recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board, including updates to flight-control software, the flight crew alerting system and a redesigned engine anti-ice system.

The FAA said the changes provide pilots with clearer warnings and prevent engine inlet overheating that could weaken surrounding structures.

The 737-7 is designed to carry 135 to 160 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. It also has the longest range in the MAX lineup, capable of flying up to 3,800 nautical miles (7,040 kilometers).

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“This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane’s design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team,” Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said in a statement.

Boeing said the aircraft burns 20% less fuel and produces 20% fewer carbon dioxide emissions than the airplanes it typically replaces while cutting its noise footprint by 50%.

Southwest Airlines, the launch customer for the 737-7, is preparing to take delivery of the first aircraft.

The FAA said safety inspectors will remain at Boeing production facilities to monitor manufacturing, including the company’s safety management system and safety culture.

Boeing has booked about 300 firm orders for the 737-7

 Eve completes first partial transition flight

03 Monday Aug 2026

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The Eve prototype on its partial transition flight. Photo: Eve Air Mobility.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Eve Air Mobility has completed the first partial transition flight of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a key step toward full wing-borne flight, the company said Monday.

A partial transition flight is an early test in which an eVTOL begins shifting from vertical lift, generated by its lift rotors, to forward flight using a rear-mounted pusher propeller.

The aircraft does not complete the full transition but validates systems that will eventually allow it to fly like a conventional airplane.

During the test, the Eve prototype activated its rear pusher propeller for the first time in flight while the aircraft remained airborne.

The flight lasted 3 minutes and 9 seconds, covered about 0.84 nautical miles, reached a maximum altitude of 90 feet above ground level and achieved a stabilized speed of 27 knots with a maximum ground speed of 30 knots, the company said. The pusher propeller operated at up to 1,200 rpm.

Photo: Eve Air Mobility.

The transition from vertical to wing-borne flight is considered one of the most technically demanding phases of eVTOL operations because it requires the aircraft to safely transfer lift from its vertical propulsion system to its wings while maintaining stable flight.

The company said data from the flight will be used to expand the aircraft’s flight envelope through additional transition tests at higher speeds. It also plans datalink testing to validate radio communications during flights of up to 50 knots.

Eve Air Mobility, backed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is developing the eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility.

Thales air traffic system aims to cut delays, emissions in Singapore

30 Thursday Jul 2026

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Thales says the new system will help reduce flight delays and lower carbon emissions. Photo: Singapore Changi Airport.

SINGAPORE – Thales will develop a new air traffic management system for Singapore that the French aerospace giant said Thursday will help reduce flight delays and lower carbon emissions.

Thales said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded the company a contract for the NexGen Air Traffic Management System, which will replace the country’s existing air traffic management platform.

No financial details were disclosed, but the company said the new system is expected to become operational by 2030.

Singapore’s Changi Airport is one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs. It handled nearly 70 million passengers last year, up 3.4% from 2024, according to airport data.

The Thales project also includes a knowledge transfer program, with CAAS personnel joining the project office in France, as well as other localization projects in Singapore, the company said.

Photo: Thales.

The new system will use Thales’ TopSky–ATC One platform, which the company said provides air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence-enabled tools, streamlined workflows and a new human-machine interface.

It also includes TopSky–Sequencer, an AI-based system designed to optimize aircraft arrivals and departures.

The company added that the system has an open architecture that will allow future upgrades and the integration of third-party technologies.

Thales said the platform also incorporates cybersecurity features that comply with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and Singapore.

As part of the contract, Thales will also supply two next-generation air traffic control radars. The company said the radars will provide continuous aircraft detection in all weather conditions and will be integrated with the new air traffic management system to improve situational awareness for controllers.