Airbus is backing the creation of a electric aircraft race by signing on as a partner of Air Race E that is due to launch in 2020.
Australia’s Matt Hall begins his quest for a maiden Red Bull Air Race World Championship title this weekend after three previous runners-up finishes.
Airbus says its A330-900 widebody has received regulatory approval to operate up to 285 minutes from a suitable landing field. The extended twin engine aircraft operations (ETOPS) certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) means the A330-900 can be flown on a route that keeps it within four hours and 45 minutes flying time
Turboprop maker ATR says it secured firm orders for 52 aircraft in calendar 2018 in what it described as a difficult environment due to the suspension of deliveries to Iran Air.
Boeing has embedded its own staff at companies in its supply chain to support efforts to increase the production rate of the 737 to 57 aircraft a month.
The calendar for the 2019 Red Bull Air Race has been announced, with the eight-race series to kick off on February 8-9 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.