A large turboprop freighter opens a new front in its strategy as Amazon expands its reach to smaller communities.
U.S. approval of the 737 Max 8200 clears the way for European validation of the high-density jetliner and delivery to Ryanair.
A modified ATR 42 began flight trials last week in Connecticut as part of an effort to test technology for single-pilot operations.
If certain contractual issues, particularly around the CFM engines, can’t be overcome in this pre-campaign period, a head-to-head competition will follow and likely give the edge to Airbus and the A220.
Two manufacturing issues compromised an area of the structure in the rear of the Boeing 787 that is unable to withstand the maximum stress that would be experienced by the aircraft in service and could fail.
