Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 16, 2008
Thai Airways board approved the acquisition of 20 A321-200s and said it has made "progress" in negotiations with Airbus. The purchase now requires government approval. The 179-seat aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2012-17.
Jul 15, 2008
Universal Asset Management announced the purchase of an ex-Champion Air 727-200 for disassembly. Champion ceased operations in May.
Jul 14, 2008
Kunpeng Airlines, the Xi'an-based JV between Shenzhen Airlines and Mesa Air Group, signed a contract for five E-190s worth $187.5 million at list prices, the manufacturer announced. Aircraft will seat 98 passengers in two classes.
Jul 11, 2008
Australia's Regional Express said it sold a Saab 340A to Bridges Worldwide Express, which will have the aircraft converted into a freighter.
Jul 11, 2008
EgyptAir will become Star Alliance's 21st member today in a ceremony in Cairo. The carrier said it fulfilled all minimum requirements to become a Star member in fewer than nine months. It hopes to benefit from feed provided by Star members to bring further traffic to Cairo and Star hopes to be able to extend its presence in Africa via its newest member.
Mar 09, 2015
Boeing is planning a series of upgrades to ensure the 777 remains competitive in the long-range market well after the 777X derivative enters service.
Mar 09, 2015
A report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has revealed the locator-beacon battery in the flight data recorder (FDR) had passed its expiration date, an oversight that later triggered a fleet-wide check by the airline.
Mar 09, 2015
Emirates Airline, the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator, has been waiting with the rest of the world for an explanation about what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared March 8 last year while on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people aboard.
Mar 09, 2015
Turkish Airlines has placed a firm order for four additional Airbus A330-200 freighters that will be operated by its Turkish Cargo business.
Mar 09, 2015
Vietnam Airlines is seeking up to a 20% equity investment from “strategic partners” and will sell off several existing older aircraft as part of a plan to upgrade its fleet and brand.
Mar 09, 2015
Rockwell Collins is putting an airliner flight tracking service on the market via ARINC, the communications and integration specialist it acquired in 2013.
Mar 09, 2015
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has placed a firm order for 30 Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) ARJ21-700 regional aircraft.
Mar 09, 2015
Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corp. (ALC) has finalized its order for 30 Airbus A321LRs and 25 A330-900neos.