Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 03, 2009
Boeing said it completed installation of the GEnx-2B engines on the first 747-8 freighter in Everett. The engine recently completed the first phase of flight testing (100 hr.) following more than 1,500 hr. of ground certification tests, Boeing and GE said. It is rated at 66,500 lb. thrust. The aircraft's first flight is scheduled for the fourth quarter.
Sep 03, 2009
Turkmenistan Airlines placed an order for three 737-700s worth approximately $192 million at list prices, Boeing announced yesterday. Delivery dates were not announced. The Ashgabat-based carrier, established in 1991, currently operates 717s, 737 Classics and NGs, 757s and one 767, according to the manufacturer. In March 2008 it ordered two 737-900ERs and one 737-700, and it signed up for one 777 two months earlier.
Sep 02, 2009
Afriqiyah Airways last week took delivery of its third A319. Aircraft seats 124 passengers and is powered by CFM56-5Bs.
Sep 01, 2009
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO wait. Bombardier Aerospace is betting on the truth of that adage as its CSeries development program kicks into high gear after what only can be described as a challenging beginning since the company first proposed the aircraft in early 2004.
Sep 01, 2009
Beset by continuing problems with the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson announced that he will retire from the company at year end. He will be succeeded effective today by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh. A Boeing spokesperson said Carson will help with the transition and work on special projects during his remaining time with the company.
Oct 29, 2015
More and more, airlines want their customers to know they really know them. Airlines see personalization as a way to differentiate their service and build customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive market. And they also see new revenue opportunities from customization.
Oct 29, 2015
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has given its approval for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. to conduct the first flight of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).
Oct 29, 2015
CFM International has delivered the first LEAP-1B engines to Boeing to power the 737 MAX.
Oct 29, 2015
Although its first revenue flight occurred almost a decade later than originally planned, 171 A380s are in service today.
Oct 29, 2015
The Quebec government will make a $1 billion cash investment in Bombardier that will allow the Montreal manufacturer to take its new CSeries aircraft through certification to full production, Bombardier announced Thursday.
Oct 29, 2015
El Al Israel Airlines has signed a firm order for three Boeing 787s, is finalizing a contract for another six direct from the manufacturer, and will lease a further six of the type.
Oct 29, 2015
Taiwan-based regional carrier Far Eastern Air Transport (FEAT) is looking to expand from its home base at Taipei's Songshan airport into China, and to replace its aging McDonnell Douglas fleet.
Oct 29, 2015
China Aviation Supplies Holding Co. (CAS) has signed a general terms agreement covering 30 Airbus A330 family aircraft and 100 A320 family aircraft.