Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 11, 2019
Credit analysts say Boeing’s purchase of most of Embraer’s commercial aircraft business (and rights to sell military KC-390s) may be a boon to the US manufacturer, but the Brazilian company will be left with a weaker profile for the near future.
Jan 11, 2019
UK Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it has certified a redesigned intermediate pressure (IP) compressor blade for Package C variants of the Trent 1000 engine that powers the Boeing 787.
Jan 10, 2019
The office of Brazil’s new president Jair Bolsonaro said he would not block Boeing’s proposed purchase of 80% of Embraer’s commercial business.
Jan 10, 2019
UK LCC easyJet has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Willis Lease Finance on 10 Airbus A319s, in order to reduce the costs and risks associated with transitioning to an A320neo-family fleet.
Jan 10, 2019
Air Dolomiti, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is gearing up for further growth as the Italy-based carrier prepares to expand its fleet from 12 to 17 regional aircraft over the next two years and possibly to 26 by 2024.
Feb 24, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Feb 24, 2023
Western companies, including many well-known names in the aerospace industry, continue to pour money into Russia’s coffers through the purchase of titanium.
Feb 23, 2023
Boeing has temporarily halted deliveries of 787s while it conducts additional analysis on the fuselage's forward pressure bulkhead.
Feb 23, 2023
Rolls-Royce’s new CEO Tufan Erginbilgic has said the company’s results may have improved, but the company as a whole was still underperforming.
Feb 23, 2023
Middle East carriers thrive on transit passengers through the major Middle Eastern hubs, however, the COVID outbreak put a halt on international traffic.
Feb 23, 2023
Global supply chain issues mean Qantas now expects rolling delays of up to six months for certain aircraft it has on order.
Feb 23, 2023
Aviation Week’s team discusses Air India’s massive aircraft order and defense highlights from Aero India.
Feb 23, 2023
New owners look to increase market share and merge group’s airlines.