Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 01, 2010
Garuda Indonesia announced the sale of four 737-400s through auction. Arik Air last week took delivery of its fourth 737-800 and 25th aircraft overall. Aircraft seats 16 in business class and 132 in economy. AWAS delivered two A320-200s to Viking Hellas Airlines.
Mar 01, 2010
Third Sukhoi Superjet 100 test aircraft began cold soak testing last week in Yakutsk. Testing will validate standard flight preparation and systems performance after short (up to 2 hr.) and long (at least 12 hr.) parking. Sukhoi said average February temperature at the airport is -35C.
Feb 26, 2010
Cabot Aviation delivered the fourth of seven 737-200s to Karachi-based Shaheen Air International. Aircraft were purchased by Sharjah-based KAL Aviation from Aerotrans Leasing.
Feb 26, 2010
Third 787 joined Boeing's flight test program. Aircraft ZA004, the fourth test aircraft built, took off Wednesday at 11:43 a.m. local time from Everett. Boeing said the fourth aircraft was scheduled to fly before ZA003 because the data it is collecting "is needed more quickly both for certification and development of the 787-9." ZA004 flew for 3 hr. 2 min., reached 30,000 ft. and 255 kt. and "operated flawlessly," according to Capt. Heather Ross. ZA004 will be used to test aerodynamics, high-speed performance, propulsion performance, flight loads, community noise and ETOPS.
Feb 26, 2010
United Airlines yesterday finalized its order for 25 787-8s worth $4.2 billion at list prices, Boeing announced. The contract includes 50 purchase rights (ATWOnline, Dec. 9, 2009). UA said it expects to take delivery of the 787s, as well as the A350s it also plans to acquire, between 2016 and 2019. It said it expects its Airbus order to be finalized this quarter.
Feb 01, 2016
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) wants Congress to mandate that small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) owners pass an online training course before being allowed to operate their devices.
Feb 01, 2016
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) expects to operate between six and nine Bombardier CS100 jets by the end of 2016, outgoing CEO Harry Hohmeister told ATW.
Feb 01, 2016
Norwegian has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for its19 new Boeing 787-9s, which were ordered in October 2015.
Feb 01, 2016
Finnair is to take two additional Airbus A321s on lease from BOC Aviation, firming up options from a letter of intent it signed in December 2015.
Feb 01, 2016
Iran Air has placed a firm order for 20 ATR 72-600s and taken options on a further 20, valued at €1 billion ($1.1 billion) at list prices.
Jan 29, 2016
The first Boeing 737 MAX flight test aircraft landed at Boeing Field in Seattle after a 2 hr. 44 min. first flight.