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“This Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.” Source: From an email release from Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Rebecca Garand, a NORAD spokeswoman, as Russian aircraft flew through the ADIZ for a little over an hour. It approached within about 30 miles of St. Lawrence Island, a U.S. territory in the Bering Sea 140 miles from Alaska and just 46 miles from Russia.
The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced and capable fighter jet in the United States Air Force (USAF) (with the possible exception of the F-22 Raptor), as well as the linchpin of the air power strategy of multiple North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. Multiple US allies across the globe have been quick to point to the aircraft’s impressive success, especially in the recent conflict in the Middle East. As a result, demand for the aircraft, both from the United States and abroad, has led to a steady flow of revenue for US-based defense contractors. RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX),…
Opinion: Commercial Engine MRO Faces Customer Conundrum | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Jonathan M. Berger August 27, 2025 Alton Aviation Consultancy estimates that about 850 commercial aircraft are grounded—driven in part by engine overhaul backlogs. Credit: Lindsay Bjerregaard/Aviation Week Network Drive by any engine MRO facility, and you might notice something peculiar: There are just as many commercial jet engines as employee cars sitting in the parking lot. Because of the ongoing global shortage of new and used serviceable engine parts, engine MRO suppliers are loath to begin overhaul… Opinion: Commercial Engine MRO Faces Customer Conundrum…
On Monday, August 25, a Transavia Boeing 737-800 operating flight HV-5517 from Amsterdam to Cyprus was forced to return after the crew reported a technical problem shortly after departure. The jet landed back at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) without incident. The airline has not disclosed details about the nature of the problem, though emergency services were deployed as a precaution. Early indications suggest the issue was related to the aircraft’s flight controls. The Boeing narrowbody remains on the ground at the airport following the incident. Pilots Declared PAN PAN After Reporting Flight Control Anomalies On Transavia Boeing 737 Photo: Flightradar24…
Chinese AAM Reality Index, June 2025 | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Aviation Week Staff August 26, 2025 Subscription Required Chinese AAM Reality Index, June 2025 is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN Premium membership.Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Advanced Air Mobility through your company? Login with your existing email and passwordNot a member? Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what’s happening in the air transport community. source
Well, at the time we’re releasing this video, it will be just about two months since a Boeing 787-9 was struck by a ground service vehicle at London Heathrow. The aircraft, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, has been at the UK airport ever since. And so we thought we’d take this opportunity to explore why the aircraft has been on the ground for such a long time and may never fly again… source
Air Côte d’Ivoire will launch its first-ever European service in September, marking an initial step in the government-owned carrier’s long-haul expansion strategy.The airline has opened reservations for a new route connecting Abidjan’s Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Flights will operate daily from Sept. 18 using Airbus A330-900 aircraft.Air Côte d’Ivoire’s first A330neo completed its maiden flight in early August and is scheduled for delivery on Aug. 29. The 242-seat aircraft will be the carrier’s first widebody and is configured with four cabins—first, business, premium economy and economy.Financing for the aircraft was backed by the Arab…
Unveiled in the mid-1990s, the Boeing 777, nicknamed the ‘Triple Seven’, was designed to be a revolutionary twin-engine widebody aircraft; a direct link between Boeing’s 767 and 747. The 777 was a sharp response to the aviation industry’s increasing demand for a spacious, quiet, fuel-efficient aircraft with a focus on passenger comfort. The 777 usually accommodates around 300 and 450 passengers across different configurations and has a typical range of around 5,235 to 9,380 nautical miles, depending on the variant. The rich and lengthy history of the Triple Seven leaves a treasure trove of quirky and interesting facts. Join us…
ST Engineering Pursues Growth Despite Tariff Disruptions | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Chen Chuanren August 26, 2025 ST Engineering is building a new airframe maintenance facility at Singapore Changi Airport. Credit: ST Engineering concept With a footprint that spans Singapore, China, Vietnam, the U.S. and Europe, ST Engineering boasts one of the largest MRO networks worldwide, logging more airframe maintenance labor hours than any other provider. But the introduction of tariffs under the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” trade… Chen Chuanren Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air…
Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area.