Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 11, 2013
IAE International Aero Engines AG manages development, production, sales and aftermarket for the V2500 for close to 200 operators. IAE’s shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney (NYSE: UTX), Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. Over 5,700 engines have been delivered, with nearly 1,600 engines on order. The V2500 powers the Airbus A320 family, the Boeing MD-90 and was selected for the Embraer KC-390.
Jun 10, 2013
India’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo has received government approval to import 28 Airbus A320 aircraft in 2013 and 2014.
Jun 10, 2013
British Airways (BA) has detailed delivery schedules of the first members of its new long-haul fleet.
Jun 10, 2013
Ethiopian Airlines is considering an order for additional Boeing 787s for delivery after 2017, CEO Tewolde Gebremariam confirmed to ATW Monday.
Nov 09, 2017
Boeing completed its acquisition of Virginia-based advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems manufacturer Aurora Flight Sciences Nov. 8.
Nov 09, 2017
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CASC) has signed orders and commitments covering 300 Boeing aircraft, valued at more than $37 billion at list prices.
Nov 08, 2017
Emirates Airline will initially fly its new first-class cabin product on services to its Belgian and Swiss destinations.
Nov 08, 2017
US cargo specialist FedEx Express will become the launch customer for the line-produced ATR 72-600 freighter, after placing a firm order for 30 aircraft, plus 20 options.
Nov 07, 2017
The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has flown its C919 aircraft for the third time—five weeks after its second flight, and 26 weeks after the first flight.
Nov 07, 2017
The air traffic management (ATM) industry has been urged to ensure new digital technologies are introduced not only safely, but in ways that improve safety performance.
Nov 07, 2017
Airbus has named Jeff Knittel, a longtime veteran of the commercial aircraft leasing business, as the new chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas.
Nov 06, 2017
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has entered the Chinese market days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Nov. 8-10 visit to China, during which Boeing commercial aircraft sales are expected to a be a prime topic of discussion.