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Swiss has taken the drastic decision of grounding its entire Airbus A220-100 fleet amid ongoing engine issues with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofans. The carrier has operated the A220 the longest as it was the launch customer for the type back in 2016, when it was still known as the Bombardier CS100. And while this segment of the fleet consists of “only” 9 aircraft, it’s more negative news for the troubled engine. source

The Trump administration may temporarily close the entire US aviation system if the current government shutdown, now in its second month, makes air travel unsafe.  “If we thought that it was unsafe [to travel], we will shut the whole airspace down,” US Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy said in an interview with CNBC on November 3, 2025. “We won’t let people travel. We’re not there at this point. It’s just significant delays.”  As the US government shutdown reached day 35 on November 4, 2025, air traffic issues have already caused widespread delays and cancellations at major US airports.  Flight tracking…

While it is common practice in the Aviation Industry for freighter jets to remain operational much longer than passenger jets, and for passenger jets to occasionally have their lives extended by being converted to freighter jets, it is rather uncommon for a much older generation of aircraft to remain in production. The case in point, Boeing still produces the 767F aircraft at its facility in Everett, north of Seattle. While the aircraft proved popular in passenger and cargo variants, Boeing ceased production of the passenger version over a decade ago. The 767F has been superseded by newer-generation aircraft, and even…

By Tom Batchelor Nov. 04, 2025, © Leeham News: Embraer reported record third-quarter revenues and reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial and delivery guidance on Tuesday, even as profits softened compared with the previous quarter.  The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer said its 3Q25 results remained strong across its commercial, executive, and defense segments, underscoring continued momentum despite well-documented challenges, in the form of tariffs and supply chain delays.  The company reported revenues of $2 billion in 3Q25, an 18% year-on-year increase and the highest third-quarter figure in its history.  The performance was fuelled by a 31% jump in Commercial Aviation revenues and…

Embraer reported an all-time high third-quarter revenue of $2.0 billion in Q3 2025, up 18% year-on-year, driven by strong growth in its Commercial Aviation and Defense & Security segments.  The Brazilian manufacturer delivered 62 aircraft during the quarter (20 commercial jets, 41 executive jets, and one KC-390 Millennium), marking a 5% year-on-year increase. The company’s firm order backlog reached $31.3 billion, an all-time high and up 38% compared with Q3 2024.  Commercial and Defense divisions lead growth  Commercial Aviation revenue climbed to $618 million, an increase of 31% compared to the same period last year, supported by higher volumes and improved pricing. Defense & Security posted $278…

WestJet: It’s Canada’s other major carrier next to Air Canada. While there was major consolidation in the country’s airline industry in the early 2000s, WestJet has risen to become a serious rival to Canada’s flag carrier. source

As deliveries continue, the JASDF has now started training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base. The JASDF (Japan Air-Self Defense Force) officially began its training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base on Nov. 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Tokyo’s move towards a more modern Self-Defense Force. The initial phase of F-35B training in Japan The Nov. 4 sortie marked the first training flight since the type’s introduction to the base, located in the southern island of Kyushu. According to the Japanese MoD (Ministry of Defense), the first phase of training…

Korean Air announced it has teamed up with German carrier Condor Airlines to form a partnership aimed at making travel between Korea and Germany easier. This move follows after more than a decade without integrated domestic connections within Germany, the airline said. Starting November 1, 2025, passengers flying Korean Air between Seoul’s Incheon Airport (ICN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will be able to connect smoothly to other German cities through Condor’s domestic network.  This is Korean Air’s first agreement in over 10 years that allows travelers to book through-tickets with baggage checked all the way to destinations within Germany. The…

Your eyes did not deceive you. It is true: Air Astana’s service from Almaty to London Heathrow is indeed timed up to 9h 35m. Thanks to additional fuel tanks on its Airbus A321LRs, which meant freight capacity was reduced, flights operate nonstop. It is akin to an A321XLR without being one. Air Astana is Kazakhstan’s flag carrier. According to ch-aviation, it has 11 A321LRs. Each frame has 166 seats in a two-class layout. There are 16 fully flat seats in business (2-2 and 1-1) and 150 seats in ecomomy (3-3; 33″ pitch). Air Astana From Almaty To Heathrow Credit: Flightradar24 The…

Airbreathing engines are common in the aviation industry. With the exception of electric and hybrid models, most aircraft engines use air for combustion. They mix and fuel in an enclosed space known as a combustion chamber, after which they ignite it. While some airbreathing engines are naturally aspirated, however, others leverage a supercharger or turbocharger. What Is a Supercharger? A supercharger is a type of mechanically driven compressor that forces air into a piston engine. It’s designed to compress the air before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. By doing so, superchargers can squeeze more air into the combustion chamber,…