Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 02, 2009
Japan Airlines Friday conducted the latest biofuel test flight, operating a 747-300 partially powered by fuel derived primarily from the camelina plant. The 90-min. flight from Tokyo Haneda followed recent biofuel demonstration flights conducted by Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines (ATWOnline, Jan. 8). A 50/50 blend of traditional jet fuel and camelina-based biofuel powered one of the aircraft's four Pratt & Whitney JT9Ds. It was the first biofuel test flight using Pratt engines.
Jan 30, 2009
Russia's S7 Airlines has canceled its order for 15 787s, it confirmed yesterday, becoming the first carrier to terminate a major deal for Boeing's delayed next-generation widebody.
Jan 28, 2009
FedEx ATR 42 operated by Empire Airlines crashed on landing at Lubbock, Tex., early yesterday morning, leading to a fire that destroyed the aircraft. Both crewmembers survived. En route from Fort Worth Alliance, the aircraft skidded off the runway after touching down and the right wing caught fire, according to Flight Safety Foundation's Aviation Safety Network. The accident occurred just after 4:30 a.m. in poor weather conditions that included "freezing drizzle and mist," ASN reported. FedEx said the two pilots escaped with only "minor injuries."
Jan 28, 2009
International Aero Engines won a deal with Lufthansa to provide its V2500 SelectOne engine to power 20 firm A321s plus options. Contract is valued at $850 million if all options are exercised. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year. Pratt & Whitney, a partner in IAE, valued its share of the order at more than $283 million if all options are exercised.
Jan 28, 2009
Air Dolomiti took delivery of its first of six E-195s yesterday in Brazil. Aircraft is part of an order for 30 E-Jets placed by parent Lufthansa in June 2007 (ATWOnline, Jan. 23). Air Dolomiti aircraft will be configured with 116 seats in a single class with a moveable partition and will be used to link its Italian network to Munich.
Jun 11, 2019
The US House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee will hold its second hearing on the status of the Boeing 737 MAX June 19, which will feature testimony from groups representing airlines, pilots and flight attendants.
Jun 11, 2019
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)—which had planned to take delivery of three Boeing 737 MAX 8s beginning in mid-April—is considering switching from Boeing to Airbus aircraft as a long-term fleet strategy step.
Jun 11, 2019
Japan Airlines (JAL) is embarking on a new phase of fleet renewal this year as it prepares to introduce Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s on domestic routes.
Jun 10, 2019
American Airlines has removed its 24 737 MAXs from its flight schedules through Sept. 3, becoming the first US operator to formally plan to be without its newest Boeing narrowbodies through August.
Jun 10, 2019
United Technologies and Raytheon have agreed to a merger, which could lead to a $74 billion company that provides a wider array of aircraft engines, parts, avionics, interiors, missiles and cyber technology than any other company.
Jun 10, 2019
Air Canada and Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) have entered into an exclusive sales agency agreement that calls for Air Canada Cargo to market DDC’s drone delivery services in Canada, the companies announced.
Jun 10, 2019
As work continues towards first flight of the GE9X-powered Boeing 777-9, GE Aviation chief test pilot Jon Ohman explains what’s involved in flight testing the world’s largest turbofan.
Jun 10, 2019
The supply chain is under significant pressure, despite the robust outlook for jetliner production.