Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 29, 2013
FAA is proposing a $2.75 million civil penalty against Boeing Co.’s commercial airplanes unit for allegedly “failing to maintain its quality control system in accordance with approved FAA procedures.”
Jul 29, 2013
The Russian market can accommodate 10-12 Airbus A380s, Airbus VP-Eastern Europe and Central Asia Andreas Kramer said.
Jul 29, 2013
General Electric (GE) chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt takes time in his busy schedule to get regular briefings on GE Aviation’s commercial engine programs. That’s because GE has committed to spending more than $1 billion annually on commercial aircraft engine research and development through at least 2018.
Jul 26, 2013
Embraer posted a second-quarter net loss of $3.8 million, “primarily as a result of deferred income taxes generated by the appreciation of the US dollar [against the Brazilian real] during the period, which negatively impacted 2Q13 net income,” Embraer said in a statement.
Jul 26, 2013
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines does not see a need for very large aircraft (VLA), such as the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8I.
Jan 16, 2018
Embraer’s E2 program is running on time for an April 2018 entry into service.
Jan 15, 2018
UK-based aerospace supplier GKN is facing a takeover bid from turnaround specialist Melrose Industries.
Jan 15, 2018
Airbus delivered a record 718 aircraft in 2017 and secured 1,109 total net orders, during a challenging year when up to 60 new-build aircraft were left on the tarmac because of engine delays.
Jan 15, 2018
Airbus COO-customers John Leahy has confirmed the Airbus A380 program will have to be shut down if Dubai-based Emirates does not order more aircraft.
Jan 14, 2018
A Boeing 737-800 of Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines left the runway at Turkey’s Trabzon airport and ended up halfway down a steep embankment over the Black Sea on Jan.13. All 162 passengers and six crew escaped without injury.
Jan 12, 2018
UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce will operate a jet engine testbed at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jan 12, 2018
Vietnam Airlines (VNA) is considering nonstop services to the US west coast, but must wait for ultra-long range aircraft to become available for nonstop transpacific flights from Vietnam.
Jan 12, 2018
China’s XiamenAir has committed to purchase 150 CFM LEAP-1B engines and MRO support for 20 engines, valued at $2.05 billion.