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Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) plans to transition its air cargo fleet from Boeing 767 aircraft to Airbus A330 freighters. Air Transport Services Group will acquire and convert 30 Airbus A330 jets into freighters to support Amazon's air network. ATSG expects to begin operating the Airbus A330 cargo aircraft for Amazon in 2027 as part of the refreshed fleet. Amazon's move to Airbus A330 freighters is a key shift in its air logistics strategy that investors may want to weigh against the rest of...

BA's rising production, new aircraft programs and defense wins support growth as backlog conversion and cash generation improve.

The aircraft of the future for Amazon Air and its top airline partner is the Airbus A330, but the Boeing 767-300 remains the workhorse of their fleets for now. The post Amazon’s freighter aircraft of the future is the Airbus A330 appeared first on FreightWaves.

Hydrogen push puts Airbus stock under the spotlight Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) is putting hydrogen and hybrid propulsion at the center of its aviation roadmap, committing fresh capital, partnerships, and regulatory work to get future low emission aircraft concepts certified. This move on sustainable propulsion gives investors a clearer view of where Airbus wants to position its commercial jets, helicopters, and defence operations over the coming years, even as certification frameworks are still...

French airline Air Corsica pulled some turboprops from service after pilots reported fumes leaking into the cockpit, causing them migraines.

Boeing's CEO admitted MAX production stabilization is running behind schedule, and the market punished shares instantly. But the more brutal math has nothing to do with the factory floor and everything to do with what a delay now costs investors that it did not a few years ago.

(Updates with Citi's comment in the seventh paragraph.) US and Vietnamese companies are expected

Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) is increasing its focus on hydrogen and hybrid propulsion as a key pillar of its aviation technology roadmap. The group is channeling new investment into sustainable propulsion research, alongside partnerships with industry players and research institutions. Management is also working with regulators and governments on frameworks to certify future hydrogen and hybrid aircraft systems. This push into hydrogen and hybrid propulsion needs to be weighed against the rest of...

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said demand has remained resilient, allowing the carrier and the broader airline industry to raise fares to offset higher fuel costs while continuing to invest in a more differentiated customer experience. Speaking at an investor co

US and Vietnamese companies are expected to announce a series of agreements in energy, technology, a

Soaring oil prices are hurting shares of once high-flying aviation suppliers, with engine maker GE Aerospace suffering the brunt of the selloff. Its shares were down about 3% midday at $308.50, extending a nearly weeklong slump for the manufacturer.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULCC) CEO Jimmy Dempsey took over permanently in January 2026 after Barry Biffle’s abrupt December exit. Dempsey is now aggressively expanding Frontier to capture the market Spirit Airlines left behind. Spirit fully shut down on May 2, 2026, ending its 33-year run as the original […]

German startup Isar Aerospace's rocket became the first in Europe to achieve the feat.

By Gianluca Lo Nostro Sept 10 (Reuters) - Satellite operator Eutelsat said on Thursday it will replenish and expand its OneWeb network through 2034 after the Franco-British operator signed a deal with

RTX's GTF fleet creates a growing aftermarket opportunity as Pratt & Whitney expands its global support network and advances engine capabilities.

The new deal brings Amazon's total Arianespace bookings to 24 launches as the company races to build out its broadband constellation

Freighters are in focus after five people tragically died after an Amazon.com cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking vehicles as it crashed through a perimeter fence. The plane was a Boeing 767 jet that was built in 1994 and converted into a freighter in 2015. The 767 was Boeing’s original twin-engine widebody aircraft, competing with the Airbus A300.

Boeing's (BA) commercial aircraft deliveries fell in August, while the US planemaker trailed Europea

Freighters are in focus after five people tragically died after an Amazon.com cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking vehicles as it crashed through a perimeter fence. The plane was a Boeing 767 jet that was built in 1994 and converted into a freighter in 2015. The 767 was Boeing’s original twin-engine widebody aircraft, competing with the Airbus A300.

Mahan Air, accused of ferrying weapons and military personnel, has kept its aging jets flying despite U.S. efforts to ground it.

Mistral said the investment will expand infrastructure, accelerate commercial growth and bolster its AI offering for enterprises and governments.

The flight will launch out of Newark on a new Airbus A321neo LR plane.

LMT deepens its India presence through Javelin co-production plans aimed at expanding local manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities.

CNBC reported that United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) must decide what to do with hundreds of lie-flat premium seats originally ordered for the Boeing 737 Max 10, a plane whose certification has run more than six years behind its original 2020 target. CEO Scott Kirby told CNBC, “We got a bunch of lie-flat seats that […]

CNBC reported that American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) announced seven new international routes for its summer 2027 schedule, most flown on its Airbus A321XLR. New destinations include Philadelphia to Porto and Vienna and JFK to Amsterdam and Nice, alongside a returning Reykjavik route and Charlotte-Barcelona and Chicago-Tokyo Narita service on widebody jets. American’s SVP of […]

Investing.com -- Germany is preparing a broad security package aimed at strengthening defenses against drone attacks, cyber intrusions and other suspected Russian sabotage following a failed attack on an airport last month, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing Bild am Sonntag.

Investing.com -- German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Arctic Norway on Saturday, marking the first commercial flight to reach orbit from continental Europe, Reuters reported.

A tentative Spanish strike settlement protects production, but employees retain the power to reject it.

Portugal's government said Friday it would pursue talks with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on privatising a controlling stake in national airline TAP Air Portugal.It made sense to pursue further talks to obtain improvements, he added.

TDY is poised to benefit as recovering air travel fuels aircraft orders, fleet utilization and aftermarket demand for aerospace products.