Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 21, 2017
Nepal carrier Shree Airlines has launched commercial passenger jet service following its acquisition of three Bombardier CRJ Series aircraft.
Aug 21, 2017
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group has signed an MOU with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, the airline group said Aug. 21.
Aug 18, 2017
UK aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has been granted full-flight certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Boeing 787 Trent 1000 TEN engine.
Aug 18, 2017
Boeing’s Helena, Montana, manufacturing site is set to install new machinery for manufacturing critical titanium parts for 777X production, the US manufacturer said Aug. 17.
Aug 17, 2017
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) retired its last Avro RJ100 with a special flight from Geneva to Zurich Aug. 15, after more than 15 years of service. The last of 21 SWISS Avros took off from Geneva and made its last official landing at Zurich airport. SWISS is replacing the Avros with Bombardier CSeries 100/300 aircraft. Exclusive photos by ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann
Dec 09, 2021
In 2022, commercial aero suppliers will begin a new era facing more costs, pressure and work—and fewer lower tier providers in the end.
Dec 08, 2021
The proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) is to ensure affected aircraft do not have two production-quality problems that, when subjected to an intense lightning strike, could create a fuel tank vapor ignition source.
Dec 08, 2021
ST Engineering’s prototype Airbus A320 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft made its maiden flight on Dec. 8, nine months after its conversion process began.
Dec 08, 2021
The airframers face another year of focus on operational and quality issues, market uncertainties and product development challenges.
Dec 07, 2021
Airbus recorded 75 cancellations in November, partially offsetting a strong order month boosted by the Dubai Airshow.
Dec 07, 2021
Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 737 MAXs, including its first 737-8200s, the companies said Dec. 7.
Dec 07, 2021
The engine sales and Rate-Per-Flight-Hour (RPFH) services contracts were announced during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Saudi Arabia on Dec. 4.
Dec 07, 2021
A new concept outlined by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) indicates the potential for a viable airliner design capable of carrying 279 passengers on non-stop flights up to 5,250 nm.