Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 06, 2009
Copa Airlines announced a firm order for four 737-800s for delivery "within the next three years." It now has 13 737s on order, plus options, and currently operates 27 737NGs and 15 E-190s.
Jan 06, 2009
Airbus delivered its 12th A380 in 2008 and fourth to Emirates on Dec. 30 in Hamburg, meaning the manufacturer met its delivery schedule for the year, President and CEO Tom Enders announced. "This gives us a good basis to further ramp up our production in 2009," he said. Singapore Airlines took five A380s last year and Qantas three.
Jan 06, 2009
Naverus reached a deal with LAN Peru to provide its Performance Based Navigation technology following regulatory approval.
Dec 24, 2008
Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its sixth ATR 72-500 Monday. It also operates 10 A319s and nine A320s.
Dec 24, 2008
Rolls-Royce inked a deal with Etihad Airways for provision of Trent 700EPs to power eight A330s. Contract is valued at $575 million and includes long-term services under a TotalCare agreement. Aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2009 and 2011. Order will bring Etihad's fleet of Rolls-powered A330s to 24.
Jun 23, 2015
Boeing president and COO Dennis Muilenburg will succeed Jim McNerney as Boeing’s CEO July 1, the company said Tuesday.
Jun 23, 2015
Four flight attendants filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Boeing alleging they were exposed to toxic air aboard a commercial flight from Boston to San Diego.
Jun 23, 2015
Embraer said its E-Jet E2 program is on track, as it prepares for the start of E190-E2 final assembly over the next couple of months.
Jun 22, 2015
Australia’s air navigation services provider (ANSP) Airservices has implemented satellite-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) trials in its oceanic airspace, making the country one of the first to comply with international requirements for tracking suitably equipped flights.
Jun 22, 2015
Low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet is to become the latest airline to use advances in cabin technology to slot more seats into its aircraft.
Jun 22, 2015
Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar is launching its first turboprop operation, as it plans to begin flying regional routes in New Zealand.
Jun 19, 2015
Embraer is willing to consider a return to commercial aircraft assembly in China, which it describes as a “strategic jurisdiction” for its business.