Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 25, 2006
Delta Air Lines yesterday confirmed that it will be the US launch customer for the 777-200LR. It will take delivery of two of the type in early 2008, having converted two dash 200ERs it had on order from Boeing, according to a Delta spokesperson. "These aircraft will enable us to fly nonstop to ultra-long-distance destinations across Asia and the Middle East as we continue our international expansion," said Mel Fauscett, MD-fleet planning and acquisition. The aircraft will be powered by GE90 engines.
Oct 25, 2006
Airbus is moving toward another radical rethink of its A350 XWB that may include a composite fuselage that will combat the 787 and leapfrog the 777-200ER. According to Airbus insiders, the latest revision will push the A350's entry into service to at least 2014.
Oct 25, 2006
Faced with lagging aircraft orders, Bombardier is reducing production of its CRJ700/900 line and eliminating some 1,330 jobs, with the cut in the larger regional jet program offset somewhat by an increase in production of Q400 turboprops.
Oct 24, 2006
Boeing said it successfully opened and closed the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter swing tail in testing in Everett, Wash. The aircraft will be used to move assembly components for the 787 around the world and the swing tail is designed to allow more efficient loading and unloading of large parts.
Oct 24, 2006
Willis Lease Finance of California announced the signing of an engine sharing agreement with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and WestJet covering CFM56-7Bs used to power 737NGs. The pool initially will service more than 450 aircraft. "I believe engine sharing pools will ultimately change the way all engines are leased...Engines can literally be rented in a matter of minutes," WLFC President and CEO Charles Willis said. "We have worked with the management teams of these airlines for over five years to reach agreement on the details."
Sep 18, 2013
As a follow-up to the July 12 fire in a parked and unoccupied Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 at London Heathrow Airport, FAA on Wednesday issued a final rule and airworthiness directive (AD) for US airlines to inspect 3,832 Honeywell emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) installed on US aircraft.
Sep 18, 2013
Boeing’s first 787-9 reached an altitude of 20,400 feet (6,218 meters) during its inaugural test flight, which the manufacturer characterized as productive and successful.
Sep 18, 2013
Mexican low-cost carrier Interjet operated two Sukhoi Superjet 100s on revenue flights Wednesday, marking the first SSJ100 commercial flights by a Western airline.
Sep 18, 2013
The pilot shortage, air traffic congestion and passenger growth are creating bottlenecks in China, Airbus president Eric Chen told reporters in Beijing.
Sep 17, 2013
The Boeing 787-9, 20-feet longer than the baseline 787-8, flew for the first time Tuesday to launch the flight test program of the second Dreamliner variant.
Sep 17, 2013
[UPDATED] Boeing’s first 787-9 took off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., for its first test flight at 11 a.m. local time Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Sep 17, 2013
Following first flight of the CSeries airliner, Bombardier will review its test plans to see if it can still achieve certification and entry into service (EIS) in 12 months as scheduled.
Sep 17, 2013
The Airbus A320 family Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China (FALC) has delivered its 143th aircraft since its first delivery in June 2009 to Sichuan Airlines.