Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 21, 2016
The Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neo’s handover to Lufthansa Group marked the public debut of new Pratt president Robert Leduc, who is replacing Paul Adams as Pratt’s top executive just as the geared turbofan (GTF) engine enters service.
Jan 21, 2016
Turboprop specialist ATR secured orders for 76 aircraft and 81 options in 2015, and delivered 88 aircraft, generating a record $2 billion turnover.
Jan 20, 2016
Lufthansa Group has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320neo following a delay from the re-engined narrowbody’s planned end-of-2015 delivery schedule.
Jan 19, 2016
GE Aviation plans to build a new turboprop development, test and engine production headquarters in the Czech Republic, creating more than 500 new jobs.
Jan 19, 2016
Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson said the Atlanta-based carrier is “taking a very serious look” at purchasing the Bombardier CSeries aircraft.
Apr 22, 2020
Boeing is reorganizing top managers and their duties, the company said late April 21, in what is the first headquarters overhaul under relatively new CEO and president David Calhoun.
Apr 22, 2020
After having let employees generate many digital tools, Airbus is streamlining their creation and use.
Apr 21, 2020
The commercial aftermarket could see a 50% decline in year-over-year sales during the 2020 second quarter before beginning what will likely be a long…
Apr 21, 2020
Aerospace composite provider Hexcel on April 20 scrapped its guidance for 2020 with its financial outlook marred by declining production rates at OEM customers making large commercial aircraft (LCA).
Apr 21, 2020
Airbus’ A321XLR long-range, single-aisle program is gathering momentum as the first examples of some specific components are being produced, suppliers are being chosen and detailed design activities are proceeding, according to the airframer.
Apr 21, 2020
How the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry will fare in the aftermath of the COVID-19 impact on commercial aviation is far from clear. But most…
Apr 21, 2020
Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration and the airline’s management is proposing to keep as much of the airline intact as possible when it reemerges under a new ownership structure.
Apr 21, 2020
The coming weeks and months will be full of big announcements about business changes. Here are three factors affecting A&D supply chains.