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Norway is set to take legal action against NHIndustries (NHI) following a failed mediation over the troubled NH90 helicopter program. Oslo is now demanding compensation worth six times the original contract value, marking one of the largest claims ever lodged against a European defense manufacturer.  A troubled program from the start  In 2001, Norway ordered 14 NH90 helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) at a cost of around five billion Norwegian kroner (approximately €500 million at the time). Built by NHIndustries, a consortium of Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and Fokker, the aircraft were intended for anti-submarine warfare, search and…

Japan Airlines Group (JAL) is said to be considering “successor aircraft types” for its regional aircraft fleet. Currently, the airline operates a mixed fleet of several aircraft types and ideally would replace these with a single type going forward. As reported by Flight Global, in the airline’s annual report, which was published on October 1, 2025, the carrier states that it is “keeping an eye on future demand trends” to decide what would replace its regional fleet in the future. Currently, the carrier’s regional fleet comprises five main aircraft types. According to ch-aviation, the airline currently has 18 Embraer E170s,…

Modern airplanes are constructed with more than just nuts and bolts. In addition to traditional fasteners such as these, they often feature lock bolts. Lock bolts are two-piece fasteners consisting of a pin and collar. The pin is a bolt-like cylindrical component, whereas the collar is a nut-like component that wraps around the pin. During installation, the collar is swaged onto the exposed end of the pin. Below are five key benefits of lock bolts. #1) High Tensile Strength Lock bolts are known for their high tensile strength. Research shows that the tensile strength of lock bolts is about 20%…

At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s bid to become a regional defense and aerospace power is Vision 2030, a sweeping national plan to diversify the economy and build domestic industries. A cornerstone of this vision is an ambitious target: to localize over 50% of military procurement by 2030. In practical terms, the Kingdom aims to shift from purchasing defense equipment from abroad to producing and maintaining it domestically. The World Defense Show, founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), has become a strategic platform to help meet that target. It functions not just as an exhibition, but as…

A pair of Delta Connection Canadair CRJ regional jets have suffered a ground collision while taxying at New York-La Guardia Airport. The incident, which happened at around 21:56, occurred while the airfield was operating in darkness. According to early reports, both aircraft were mobile at the time of the incident. Delta Connection flight DL5047, operated by an Endeavor Air CRJ registered as N480PX, had just landed from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) at 21:53 and was taxying to its allocated parking stand. Meanwhile, another Endeavor-operated CRJ was operating DL5714 to Roanoke, Virginia, and was maneuvering on the apron, preparing to…

British Airways has announced that it is expanding its transatlantic network with the launch of a new direct service from London Heathrow to St. Louis, Missouri. Flights will operate four times weekly and are due to commence on the 4,200-mile (6.720km) route on April 19, 2026. The services will continue throughout the peak northern European summer season. The inauguration of the airline’s latest route will make British Airways the only UK airline to offer direct flights to St. Louis – a destination known for its “history, culture, and character”. Previously, the route was served from London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) daily by…

Spirit Airlines, in an effort to downsize, has recently announced that it would reject new aircraft as part of a larger restructuring plan. The agreement, reached with Irish leasing company AerCap, would see the lessor pay Spirit $150 million while Spirit rejects 27 new Airbus aircraft. Additionally, Spirit is canceling airport leases and ground handling agreements. It’s no secret that Spirit Airlines has been experiencing significant financial turmoil over the past several years. This came to a head earlier this year when the carrier filed for bankruptcy, and then it filed for bankruptcy again in August. The company is framing…

Subscription Required Part 1 of 2 Parts By Colleen Mondor Oct. 2, 2025, © Leeham News: The Trump Administration’s drive to cut employment in the federal government slashed numbers across virtually every agency and department. But for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has perpetually been understaffed across its air traffic controllers (ATC), technicians, and certification units, the impact exacerbates an already tenuous situation. Credit: Federal Aviation Administration. For airlines and passengers, delays have skyrocketed at key airports, followed by a surge in cancellations. Operating costs skyrocketed for the airlines as scores or aircraft sat on taxiways waiting to take…

October is a big month for Airbus, as it is set to have back-to-back inaugurations of new final assembly lines (FALs) in the US and China. Both will be used to boost production of Airbus A320neo family aircraft, and will be crucial to the manufacturer achieving its goal of producing 75 units per month by 2027. Airbus will start by opening a second A320 FAL at its site in Mobile, Alabama, on October 13, doubling production capacity for its A320 family customers in North America. Just a few days later, it will also be opening a second FAL at its…

An aviation geek at heart, Channing enjoys the thrill of covering some of the industry’s top headlines. With nearly a decade of professional experience, his longtime passion for traveling and airplanes brings a unique approach to his reporting. Channing holds a degree in broadcast journalism and spends some time freelancing in local news. US West Coast-based. One person is reportedly injured after a pair of Bombardier CRJ900s made contact at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday. The incident happened just before 22:00 EST, involving the right wing of one plane striking the nose of the other. The planes, both…