Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 19, 2016
A flydubai Boeing 737, en route from Dubai to Russia’s Rostov-on-Don Airport, crashed on landing March 19. The airline said all 55 passengers and seven crew members on board the aircraft were killed.
Mar 18, 2016
The first Airbus A320 family aircraft built in the US is scheduled to fly for the first time next week, Airbus said.
Mar 18, 2016
Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos is considering placing a follow-on order for more Boeing 787-9s in “a couple of years,” which he would use to expand its London Gatwick operation.
Mar 18, 2016
Lufthansa chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr said the Airbus A320neo engine software issues are about 50% resolved.
Jul 01, 2020
Boeing is looking for the lowest sustainable production rate for its suppliers so they are still there to ramp up someday.
Jun 30, 2020
The 36-member ICAO Council has adjusted the baseline for its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) program,…
Jun 30, 2020
In an effort to adapt to declining demand for its commercial aircraft amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus is expediting decisions to cut 15,000 positions—around 11% of its entire workforce and the deepest restructuring the company has ever endeavored.
Jun 30, 2020
Russia’s new Irkut MC-21 commercial narrowbody continues to face certification delays.
Jun 29, 2020
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he expects aircraft production and deliveries will be back in line by the end of 2021, meaning the manufacturer will produce more aircraft than it can deliver until then.
Jun 29, 2020
Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings (Rex) is a rare example of an airline looking to make new fleet moves to take advantage of market opportunities despite the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 29, 2020
COMAC has delivered the first ARJ21-700s to China’s three state-owned carriers: Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
Jun 29, 2020
Early indicators show American ULCCs outperforming larger competitors.