Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Aug 12, 2019
Aircraft Briefs-Aug. 12, 2019
Aug 12, 2019
Russian engine manufacturer Aviadvigatel is promoting its PD-35 as the preferred engine choice for the Chinese-Russian commercial aircraft consortium (CRAIC) CR929 widebody airliner, despite an existing agreement for a jointly developed turbofan for the Russian-Chinese aircraft.
Aug 09, 2019
Nauru Airlines is developing a fleet modernization plan that will likely result in an order for new aircraft next year.
Aug 08, 2019
Online retailer Amazon is seeking exemptions from FAA to operate its Prime Air drone delivery service as an air carrier under the agency’s Part 135 regulation.
Aug 08, 2019
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will send 30 used Embraer E175s to Indianapolis-based Republic Airways, as part of the ongoing reshuffle of its Delta Connection regional airline brand.
Sep 05, 2025
Airbus delivered a total of 61 commercial aircraft in August, slightly down from July when the company handed over 68 jets.
Sep 05, 2025
China Southern Airlines has relisted its 10 Boeing 787-8s for sale along with two additional GEnx engines after previously failing to offload the assets.
Sep 05, 2025
The workhorse of the European commercial fleet, the CFM56, alone powers more than 40% of the European fleet’s flights, even before the Leap is accounted for.
Sep 04, 2025
As RTX'S Pratt & Whitney ramps up production of geared turbofan (GTF) engines, GKN Aerospace is adding build capacity at its Newington, Connecticut, facility.
Sep 04, 2025
Manufacturers and passenger-to-freighter conversion specialists are confident about air cargo’s long-term prospects.
Sep 03, 2025
WestJet is set to double its widebody fleet, announcing an order for seven Boeing 787-9s, in addition to 60 737-10s.
Sep 03, 2025
American Airlines has taken delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 featuring a new premium-heavy configuration.
Sep 03, 2025
Pakistan carrier AirSial is further increasing its fleet with the addition of two more Airbus A320ceo aircraft.