Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 20, 2019
As aerospace accelerates toward a more electric future, Rolls-Royce has secured a jumpstart on its strategic goals in the sector with the surprise acquisition of Siemens’ electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion unit.
Jun 20, 2019
Airbus has partnered with the operators of Paris’ airports and public transport system to demonstrate the feasibility of operating a system of vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) vehicles when the city hosts the Olympic Games in 2024.
Jun 20, 2019
Indian LCC IndiGo flipped its preferred engine supplier, ordering CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 280 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft it has on order—aircraft that will fly alongside Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) Airbus narrowbodies.
Jun 20, 2019
ATR is continuing to explore hybrid aircraft technologies and biofuels, but in the nearer term CEO Stefano Bortoli believes higher fuel prices could trigger more aircraft orders.
Jun 20, 2019
ATW speaks with ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli at the 2019 Paris Air Show about plans to launch a new short takeoff and landing (STOL) version of the ATR 42-600.
Jun 20, 2023
Recently-appointed ATE CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude discusses supply chain and delivery challenges, and the futuristic EVO project.
Jun 20, 2023
Irish aircraft lessor Avolon has finalized an order for 40 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, firming a nonbinding commitment that was first announced in April 2023.
Jun 20, 2023
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is targeting a return to the European market after finalizing a firm order for nine Airbus A350-1000s at the Paris Air Show.
Jun 20, 2023
Air Algérie has followed up an order for seven widebody Airbus aircraft with a deal for eight narrowbodies from Boeing.
Jun 20, 2023
Eve Air Mobility has announced a series of conditional orders from a lessor and two operators for up to 150 air taxis at Paris Air Show.
Jun 20, 2023
Jens Flottau outlines why the A321XLR's longer range could prove pivotal in the commercial market.
Jun 20, 2023
The PW1100G geared turbofan will power Boeing's high-wing X-66 later this decade, the first Pratt & Whitney engine to power a Boeing narrowbody since the 757.
Jun 20, 2023
Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.