PaxEx   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Aircraft Interiors International

EireComposites wins first production contract to supply composites for commercial aircraft seats

EireComposites has secured its first production contract in the commercial aircraft seating market, marking the company's entry into cabin interiors. The initial production batch will support an active seating programme, shifting the firm from prototyping toward series manufacturing capability.

Also: Runway Girl and Airline Economics
2026-01-21T03:08:00.809653-08:00
eVTOL   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Reuters • Tim Hepher

Bristow locks in Electra EL9 hybrid‑electric plane deliveries with milestone deposit

By Reuters: Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group said on Wednesday it had agreed to pay millions of dollars in milestone payments to Virginia-based Electra in a rare move locking in deliveries of its planned EL9 hybrid-electric passenger plane.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News and FlightGlobal
2026-01-21T06:22:23.050973-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Orders   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airbus A350   Airlines   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to leverage up to 122 widebody 787/A350‑1000s and target global air‑freight market

By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabian start-up carrier Riyadh Air has formally launched a freight operation to complement its passenger airline services. The new division - branded 'Riyadh Cargo' - aims to capitalise on the capacity of the airline's widebody aircraft fleet, comprising up to 122 Boeing 787s and Airbus A350-1000s.

Also: AeroTime, Airline Economics, caasint.com and stattimes.com
2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00