Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 04, 2019
Aircraft Briefs-April 4, 2019
Apr 04, 2019
Qantas plans to increase capacity on its freighter operations by replacing two leased Boeing 747-400Fs with 747-8Fs.
Apr 04, 2019
An interim report into the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash said the flight crew followed proper procedures in response to uncommanded nose-down inputs, but they could not keep the aircraft from descending into the ground, Ethiopia's top transport official said April 4.
Apr 03, 2019
Nigeria’s Air Peace ordered 10 Embraer E195-E2s and took purchase rights on 20 more, becoming the first E2 operator in Africa.
Apr 03, 2019
Slovenian flag carrier Adria Airways and Russian manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) have failed to convert the airline’s November 2018 letter of intent to acquire 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jets into a firm order after they were unable to reach an agreement on contract terms.
Apr 25, 2023
General Electric's first-quarter 2023 financial results blew past many analyst expectations and underscored its coming focus on aerospace engine services.
Apr 24, 2023
While the short-term economic situation is uncertain, conversion specialists say long-term trends justify full orderbooks.
Apr 21, 2023
The pork cycle economic theory may have parallels with today’s air cargo market.
Apr 21, 2023
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC), which develops the 8-ton powerplant, confirmed the certification schedule to Aviation Week.
Apr 21, 2023
Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have agreed to merge to create an integrated producer of zero-emission aircraft.
Apr 21, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 21, 2023
U.S. Air Force future tanker interest and commercial midmarket demand combine to provide a long-awaited potential launch window for a blended wing body concept.
Apr 21, 2023
Parts supplied by Spirit AeroSystems must be inspected and repaired on many 737 MAXs.