Mid-Year Aerospace and Air Transport Report

F-35A elephant walk
Jul 23, 2020 - 4:55 AM
Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues
The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
Jul 23, 2020
Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

It’s been poignant and unsettling not to have the 2020 Farnborough International Airshow in its full glory. The online FIA Connect event has provided some good, quiet reflection on where Covid has left the aviation industry. But many of us miss the stunning sights and sounds of a real air show. We’re counting the days until Paris in June 2021 and Farnborough in July 2022.

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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury
Jul 20, 2020 - 12:55 PM
Airbus and Leonardo Bosses Voice Brexit Concerns
The CEOs of Airbus and Leonardo worry of difficulties working with the UK aerospace sector if Britain doesn't reach a trade agreement with the EU.
Jul 20, 2020 - 12:23 PM
New Members Announced for Team Tempest
More UK companies have joined the industrial effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter, while Saab is growing its participation in the project.
EAG Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft
Jul 20, 2020 - 10:07 AM
EAG Launches 70-Seat Hybrid-electric Regional Aircraft
UK-based Electric Aviation Group says its 800-nm-range, 70-seat hybrid-electric aircraft will be ready to enter service by 2028.
A220
Jul 20, 2020 - 9:30 AM
Air Baltic Stays Nimble in Face of Covid Uncertainty
Turning to maximizing efficiency of a uniform A220 fleet, Air Baltic sees a return to its pre-Covid business plan’s targets by the end of 2022.
Airbus UK wing factory in Broughton
Jul 20, 2020 - 7:36 AM
UK Industry Calls on Government for Urgent Increase in Support
Senior industry leaders addressing the opening ceremony for the FIA Connect event indicated that the aerospace sector faces a long path to recovery.
Spire Aviation chart
Jul 20, 2020 - 7:00 AM
Data Confirms Scheduled Flight Decline Averages 70 Percent
Traffic data from seven airports around the globe provides a fascinating snapshot of how the Covid-19 pandemic has dented air transport activity.
West Air ATPF at Arlanda
Jul 20, 2020 - 6:00 AM
Novel Coronavirus Shakes Up Global Airline Industry
Airlines that have not benefitted from government aid struggle to survive the pandemic.
T-7A Red Hawk
Jul 20, 2020 - 6:00 AM
All Systems ‘Go’ for Boeing's Red Hawk Trainer
Boeing is making considerable strides in flight-testing of the T-7A advanced trainer and is on track to meet the program schedule.
Jul 20, 2020 - 4:00 AM
Pratt & Whitney Finds Silver Lining in Pandemic
Geared turbofan fixes accelerate as Pratt & Whitney gains more ready access to fleets.
CAE Medallion MR e-Series Qatar
Jul 20, 2020 - 4:00 AM
Qatari Typhoon Simulator to Use CAE's Medallion MR Visuals
Qatar’s Typhoon pilots will train in simulators equipped with CAE’s highly realistic vision system under a contract managed by BAE Systems.