Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 15, 2008
American Airlines firmed up commitments for 26 new 737-800s comprising 20 converted options and six new orders, Boeing announced yesterday. The six new aircraft will be part of the accelerated fleet plan and MD-80 replacement program announced earlier this week (ATWOnline, Aug. 14). AA now has ordered 36 -800s this year and is "accelerating deliveries of airplanes booked in prior years," according to the manufacturer.
Aug 15, 2008
Syrian Arab Airlines intends to buy a combined 50 A320s, A330s/A340s and A350s, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdallah Dardari told Bloomberg News in Damascus. "We are now in agreement with the French to completely restructure the national airline, now that we have an agreement to buy Airbus planes,'' Dardari said, adding that Syriain will lease four aircraft in the next 18 months and take delivery of the first 14 ordered aircraft in the 2010-18 timeframe, with the remainder arriving by 2028.
Aug 14, 2008
Austrian Airlines Group majority shareholder OIAG launched the tender for its 42.75% stake in the flag carrier, informing potential bidders that they have until Aug. 24 to declare their interest, according to press reports (ATWOnline, Aug. 13).
Aug 14, 2008
American Airlines said yesterday that it will speed up deliveries of its 737-800s, taking an additional six in 2010 as it as it seeks to replace its MD-80s with more fuel efficient aircraft. The carrier now plans to take delivery of 36 -800s in 2009 and 40 in 2010. It has firm orders for an additional 11 737NGs to be delivered in 2013 and "continues to evaluate opportunities to accelerate MD-80 replacement with additional 737s," it said in a statement.
Aug 13, 2008
Austrian government's Council of Ministers yesterday issued the contract for the privatization of Austrian Airlines Group to state holding company OIAG, entitling it to sell the entirety of its 42.75% stake (ATWOnline, Aug. 11). The contract stipulates that Austrian interests must hold 25% plus one share. Merrill Lynch has been appointed as exclusive financial adviser in the potential sale of OIAG shares to a strategic partner (ATWOnline, Aug. 1).
Apr 02, 2015
Oman Air has ordered 20 Boeing 737s as it continues to expand its fleet in a bid to reach critical mass.
Apr 02, 2015
Finnair has acquired Flybe’s 60% stake in Flybe Nordic for €1 ($1.08), temporarily giving it full ownership of the former joint venture (JV), while it finalizes a deal with Finnish investors Staffpoint and G.W. Sohlberg (GWS).
Apr 02, 2015
The engine manufacturer expects to deliver the first PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) production engines to Airbus by early in the 2015 third quarter for the A320neo, which is slated to enter service in the fourth quarter.
Apr 02, 2015
CIT Group has inked a firm deal for five more A321ceos, increasing its total A320 family commitments to 205 aircraft (155 ceos and 50 neos).
Apr 02, 2015
Japan’s ANA Holdings has finalized its order for four Sharklet-equipped Airbus A321ceos and three A321neos, increasing its A320 family commitment to 37 aircraft.
Apr 01, 2015
The new 242-tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) Airbus A330-300 has achieved certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) following a 100 hour flight-test campaign.
Apr 01, 2015
Russian aircraft manufacturing conglomerate United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has named two new vice presidents.
Apr 01, 2015
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has turned the corner through restructuring under Jaan Albrecht’s leadership. New labor agreements and a reunification with regional carrier Tyrolean Airways are among the company’s successes.