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Chinese airliner COMAC C919 celebrates two years in service

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

COMAC and China Eastern Airlines on Wednesday celebrated the second anniversary of commercial operations of the C919, the country’s most advanced narrow-body commercial jet. With a current fleet of 19 aircraft, the C919 is still a celebrity at Chinese airports, but is expected to become more common in the coming years. The Shanghai-based state-owned manufacturer plans to complete 50 aircraft this year and ramp up production over the next decade.
Deutsche Aircraft unveils first prototype of the D328eco

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

Deutsche Aircraft held the official presentation of the first prototype of the D328eco, called TAC 1, in Oberpfaffenhofen (Germany). The aircraft will serve as the basis for the flight test campaign of the new, upgraded and larger-capacity variant of the Dornier 328, aimed at the regional aviation segment.
After avoiding judicial restructuring for months, Azul joins Chapter 11

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

It took months and months to find a negotiated way out, but Azul Linhas Aéreas had no other option but to file for Chapter 11, the United States bankruptcy legislation. This is the same path that other major South American airlines have taken in recent years, including Avianca, LATAM and Gol. LATAM filed for this process in 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The process lasted until the end of 2022 and since then the Chilean company has shown positive results.
Quarterhorse hypersonic unmanned aircraft prototype makes first flight at Edwards

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

Atlanta-based startup Hermeus has completed the first flight of the Quarterhorse Mk 1, a remotely piloted prototype that is part of the hypersonic aircraft program. The aircraft, registration N60304, took off from the dry lake at Edwards AFB in California for a short flight. The company praised the speed with which the aircraft was built in just over a year and is equipped with a GE J85 turbojet, the same engine that powers the F-5 fighters and the T-38 Talon trainer of the USAF.
Air Niugini expands Airbus A220 order by two more aircraft

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

Air Niugini, the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, has ordered two more A220-100 jets from Airbus. The new order is in addition to a deal signed in 2023 for six of the same type. The carrier also has a leasing agreement for three larger-capacity A220-300s with Azorra. Air Niugini’s first A220-100 has just entered final assembly at its Mirabel facility in Canada, but Airbus did not say when it will be delivered.
Vertical Aerospace completes first wingborne flight of a manned eVTOL in open airspace

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

British startup Vertical Aerospace has set a milestone in electric aviation by completing the first wingborne flight of a manned eVTOL. The feat was achieved on May 22, with the VX4 prototype taking off from Cotswold Airport in the UK, entering open airspace in Europe for the first time. Flying under Simon Davies, the company’s head of test, the VX4 completed a full takeoff, cruise and landing flight like a conventional aircraft, using its wings to generate lift.
Qatar Airways confirms end of Boeing 737 MAX 10 order

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

Unsurprisingly, Qatar Airways has confirmed the cancellation of an order for up to 50 737 MAX jets made with Boeing in 2022. Although not mentioned during the announcement of the deal for 210 787 and 777X widebodies, the cancellation of the 737 order was expected as it came at a time when Qatar was battling Airbus in court. The Doha-based carrier’s CEO, Bard Mohammed Al Meer, confirmed to Bloomberg that the order was indeed cancelled under the new agreement.
India gives green light to its own stealth fighter program

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

India’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, which will produce a next-generation stealth fighter jet developed in the country. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will lead the project in partnership with private manufacturers, and the goal is to accelerate the development of the prototype of the 5th generation aircraft. The study of a stealth fighter has been in the works since at least 2010, but has progressed slowly.
Netherlands completes delivery of F-16 Fighters to Ukraine

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

The Netherlands has completed the delivery of all 24 F-16 fighter jets it pledged to Ukraine, marking a key milestone in Europe’s effort to bolster the country’s defense amid its ongoing war with Russia. The final batch of jets departed Volkel Air Base on May 26, 2025, heading to Belgium, where they will undergo final preparations before being officially transferred to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Russia announces termination of LMS-901 utility aircraft project, but later denies it

1 week ago | airdatanews.com | Ricardo Meier

The development program for Baikal’s LMS-901 light utility aircraft has been going through ups and downs in recent days. The Russian civilian aircraft was canceled, but later reconfirmed. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Yury Trutnev, announced that the LMS-901 would no longer be produced due to an unclear impasse.