Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 14, 2010
Virgin Blue Group canceled two 777-300ERs on firm order for its V Australia subsidiary scheduled for delivery next year, converting the order to two options for 2012 delivery. The company said the move is designed to allow new CEO John Borghetti an opportunity to review fleet strategy. One option under consideration is to take a few "early 787s that have become available," sources tell ATWOnline. Last month, Virgin Blue ordered up to 100 737s for its domestic, New Zealand and regional international flights.
Apr 13, 2010
Precision Conversions will provide Shenzhen-based SF Airlines with a 15-pallet 757-200PCF. The 1992 ex-Air China aircraft recently purchased by SF will undergo modification at the TAECO maintenance facility in Xiamen.
Apr 13, 2010
Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International last week announced a long-term collaboration agreement under which FlightSafety will manage daily operations, develop and produce courseware material and provide Learning Management System capabilities. P&WC will oversee the global customer-training program. For the duration of the agreement, P&WC customers and employees will gain access to FlightSafety's learning facilities and training curriculum for the full range of P&WC engine products.
Apr 13, 2010
Fokker Services and R&D Dynamics signed a 5-year contract renewal for the development and distribution of PMA parts for use in Boeing, Airbus, Fokker and Bombardier air cycle machines as well as the CRJ100/200 starter. The partnership, formed in 1998, is "currently working towards the development of new PMA's for use in other aircraft components," Fokker said in a press release.
Apr 13, 2010
GE Canada plans to invest C$63.5 million ($63.4 million) over the next six years to diversify its product line at its Bromont, Quebec, plant. The funds include C$13.3 million from the provincial government-backed Investissement Quebec's Strategic Support for Investment program. GE said it will allow the facility to manufacture new aircraft engine components such as fan blades' metal leading edges, low-pressure turbine blades and compressor blades and vanes for "next-generation" aircraft engines.
Feb 04, 2020
Boeing’s new CEO orders a refresh of the next new airplane study, but what will emerge?
Feb 04, 2020
The flight-test debut of the world’s largest twinjet provides a rare bright spot for embattled Boeing.
Feb 04, 2020
Testing has reached the design ceiling, a source says. Engines and nacelles designs have been adjusted.
Feb 03, 2020
Aviation Week Senior Editor Guy Norris and London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne are joined by Vertical Flight Society Executive Director Michael Hirschberg as they review a busy Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim, California.
Feb 03, 2020
LYON, France—The €3.6 billion ($4 billion) final agreements Airbus has reached with French, UK and U.S. authorities to resolve a corruption case, although colossal, is in fact a satisfactory outcome for the company.
Feb 03, 2020
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) says its commercial aftermarket business is being hit by ramifications from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding and could see additional headwinds linked to the coronavirus outbreak, but executives are confident that any dip will be short-lived.
Feb 03, 2020
Singapore Airlines reshuffles group to strengthen its business model, seeking new partnerships and introducing advanced aircraft types.
Jan 31, 2020
ARPE-E, the U.S. Energy Department’s (DOE) DARPA-inspired advanced research projects agency, has launched two programs to develop propulsion technology for all-electric, 150-200-seat narrowbody airliners.