Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 06, 2007
Rockwell Collins said Shandong Airlines selected a suite of avionics for 18 737-800s including the MultiScan Hazard Detection System, Model 4000 HGS and Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System. Deliveries are scheduled through 2009.
Jul 04, 2007
Virgin Blue exercised options on 10 737-800 purchase rights worth $678.5 million at list prices. New aircraft will replace existing leased aircraft and are scheduled for delivery in the December 2011-February 2013 period.
Jul 04, 2007
Mesa Air Group placed a firm order for 10 CRJ700 NextGen aircraft valued at approximately $334 million at list prices, Bombardier announced yesterday. Two are conversions from previously placed CRJ900 orders. They will be operated for United Airlines. Mesa also placed a conditional order for an 11th CRJ700 NG, which was unveiled last month, along with the CRJ900 and 1000 variants, by the Canadian manufacturer (ATWOnline, June 4). Mesa currently operates 58 CRJ100s/200s, 20 CRJ700s and 38 CRJ900s.
Jul 03, 2007
LAN Cargo will introduce two new 777Fs into its fleet during the first quarter of 2009. It also is negotiating for two additional freighters that would be added by 2011. The four will join the airline's nine 767-300Fs
Jul 03, 2007
Royal Jordanian took delivery of its third E-195, part of an order for seven of the type placed last year (ATWOnline, March 23, 2006).
Apr 07, 2014
Airbus has unveiled the development cabin interior of its A350 XWB flight-test aircraft MSN002 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
Apr 07, 2014
Irish regional CityJet, which is in the process of being sold to German investor Intro Aviation, is hoping its newfound ownership stability will accelerate the renewal of its RJ fleet.
Apr 07, 2014
Russia’s S7 Airlines is evaluating a future narrowbody fleet as the carrier continues to grow in its home market, with passenger boardings up 13% year-over-year.
Apr 07, 2014
Turkish Airlines is struggling to keep pace with its own fleet expansion, as it battles to harmonize 12 different inflight entertainment (IFE) systems, 12 economy seat designs and another 15 variations in business class.
Apr 04, 2014
Boeing is outpacing rival Airbus in orders for 2014, logging 275 gross aircraft orders in contrast to Airbus’ 158 during the first three months of the year.
Apr 04, 2014
Nairobi-based Kenya Airways has taken delivery of its first of six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Apr 04, 2014
Russia’s Aeroflot grounded its aging fleet of six Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft at the end of March.