Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 24, 2009
ANA said yesterday that it is "disappointed" with the latest 787 program delay (see story above) and is seeking a new delivery schedule from Boeing "as quickly as possible."
Jun 24, 2009
Airbus yesterday delivered the first A320 built at its Tianjin final assembly line to Sichuan Airlines, while executives told ATWOnline that the company's effort to expand its profile in China has included discussions with Air China and China Eastern Airlines about the A380.
Jun 24, 2009
Boeing delayed 787 first flight, expected to take place this week, again yesterday, citing "a series of relatively small areas" on both sides of the aircraft's body in the "upper wing join area" that registered stress levels during static testing that "exceeded expectations."
Jun 23, 2009
Oman Air took delivery of its 13th 737NG, an -800. Two more 737s are expected to arrive in October.
Jun 23, 2009
Qantas A330 flying from Hong Kong to Perth Sunday night encountered "severe turbulence" that resulted in the hospitalization of six passengers and one crewmember with "minor injuries," the airline confirmed. All were soon released. "The aircraft most likely encountered what is known as convective turbulence, which led to it rapidly gaining around 800 ft.
Oct 07, 2015
This table shows the current U.S. Gulf Coast Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel Spot Price, showing the latest figures for the current week, with comparisons to two weeks prior, one month prior, three months prior, six months prior and the current week during each year of the past decade. Figures are released every two weeks by the US Energy Information Administration.
Oct 07, 2015
FAA will evaluate technology to detect unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near airports under a Pathfinder program with developer CACI International.
Oct 07, 2015
Filipino low-cost carrier (LCC) Cebu Pacific’s regional arm, Cebgo, will use ATR 72s on all routes and will transfer its remaining Airbus A320 aircraft to the parent operation.
Oct 07, 2015
Finnair intends to differentiate its onboard service with an all-new cabin interior designed for its Airbus A350 XWB fleet by a Helsinki-based design company that has made its mark with restaurants and cruise ships.
Oct 07, 2015
Phoenix-based Mesa Airlines has reached an agreement with United Airlines to add 15 Embraer 175 aircraft to Mesa’s United Express fleet.
Oct 07, 2015
African low-cost carrier fastjet has been granted a Zimbabwean air operator’s certificate (AOC) and will launch operations on Oct. 28.
Oct 07, 2015
Finnair has taken delivery of its first of 19 Airbus A350 XWBs, flying the aircraft from the Toulouse factory where it was made to Helsinki and becoming the world’s third and Europe’s first airline to operate the new widebody.
Oct 07, 2015
Airbus Group issued a statement Oct. 7 confirming that it had been exploring business opportunities with Canada-based Bombardier, but said that such discussions were no longer being pursued.