Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 24, 2010
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 successfully completed a High Intensity Radiated Field testing program at Alenia Aeronautica's facilities at Turin-Caselle airport, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. stated. "The preliminary results show that the aircraft meets all certification requirements regarding HIRF," it said. The SSJ100 achieved first flight in early November (ATW Daily News, Nov. 5).
Nov 24, 2010
Embraer forecasted a total demand of 950 new regional jets for the Chinese market over the next 20 years, comprising 20 in the 30-60 seat range, 425 in the 61-90 seat segment and 505 with 91-120 seats. Embraer China President Guan Dongyuan said that China's booming economy "fosters the development of its regional aviation market, which generates great opportunities for players in the aviation industry."
Nov 24, 2010
Engine leasing and pooling allow operators to reduce inventories and conserve capital.
Nov 24, 2010
Freighter converters believe the market finally is loosening up after some lean years.
Nov 24, 2010
Remembering the airplane that changed the course of commercial aviation.
Jul 06, 2016
Bombardier delivered the first CSeries aircraft to Lufthansa subsidiary SWISS June 29. Bombardier then provided a 45 minute demo flight to media on one of its CSeries flight test aircraft. ATW editor Karen Walker was onboard and videoed the take off.
Jul 05, 2016
Switzerland-based regional SkyWork Airlines took delivery of its first Saab 2000 turboprop, and launched the first flight July 1 from Bern to London City via EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
Jul 05, 2016
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) low-cost subsidiary (LCC) Vanilla Air will add multiple new routes this year, thanks to the planned delivery of more narrowbody aircraft.
Jul 05, 2016
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has opened its new aviation maintenance site at Toulouse-Francazal airfield, after receiving necessary approvals from French civil aviation safety regulator OSAC.
Jul 01, 2016
A photo gallery of our most recent headlines in the news.
Jul 01, 2016
Lhasa based Tibet Airlines has received its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 with increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW), following a handover in Toulouse, France.
Jul 01, 2016
Construction has begun on a new aircraft assembly plant in India to build an 80-seat regional commercial jet.
Jul 01, 2016
UK leisure operator Thomson Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9, taking its total 787 fleet to 10 aircraft.