Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 12, 2008
LAN Airlines signed a contract for four 767-300s for delivery in 2012 plus two options, according to a Nov. 10 stock market filing cited by both Reuters and the Associated Press. Neither Boeing nor the carrier confirmed the order, which LAN said was worth approximately $636 million. It has 26 787s on order.
Nov 12, 2008
China Aviation Industry Corp. Group, the result of the merger of AVIC I and AVIC II, launched formally last week, VP Tan Ruisong told reporters, with registered capital of CNY64 billion ($9.36 billion).
Nov 11, 2008
Virgin Atlantic Airways is discussing the acquisition of 12 aircraft with Airbus, Boeing and lessors to plug the gap in its fleet caused by delays to the 787, a VS spokesperson told The Independent. It has 15 787-9s on order and now is not expecting delivery until 2013. Separately, VS promoted GM-Continuing Airworthiness Steve Griffiths to director-engineering. He replaces Jeff Livings, who now is at Gulf Air.
Nov 10, 2008
Spanish travel and tourism company Grupo Marsans and Uzbekistan Airways firmed aircraft orders last Friday, the former a significant 61-plane commitment, demonstrating some confidence in future growth despite the industry downturn. Marsans signed a contract for four A380s, 10 A350-900s, five A330-200s, five A321s, 25 A320s and 12 A319s, firming an MOU reached 13 months ago (ATWOnline, Oct. 12, 2007), Airbus announced.
Nov 07, 2008
Embraer moved to clarify remarks made earlier this week by CFO Antonio Luiz Pizarro Manso that it is "studying the development of a larger plane" and could potentially form a "partnership" with another manufacturer to build the aircraft. Subsequently, Embraer issued a statement saying, "At the present time it is not seeking to associate with any other aircraft manufacturer in the world, neither does it have a project for developing large airplanes." Separately, it announced that the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau certified the E-170, which will be operated by Japan Airlines.
May 24, 2019
Following the lead of the China’s three state-owned carriers, 10 more Chinese airlines have filed compensation claims with Boeing over the grounding of the 737 MAX 8 this week.
May 24, 2019
Beijing-based international express delivery company DHL-Sinotrans has launched a full automated drone delivery service under a strategic partnership with autonomous aircraft developer Ehang.
May 24, 2019
FAA’s decision to allow the Boeing 737 MAX back into the air could be based at least in part on input from foreign regulators, though consensus will not be necessary for the US agency to move forward, FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell said.
May 23, 2019
Boeing 737 MAX operators still do not know when they will be cleared to put their aircraft back in service, but one thing is certain: Getting the 370-aircraft fleet flying presents a significant logistical undertaking for the airlines, suppliers and the manufacturer.
May 23, 2019
European pilots are asking for clarity and an overhaul of a certification process they described as flawed, as regulators meet in the US to discuss a possible return to service for the grounded Boeing 737 MAX.
May 23, 2019
FAA, leveraging similar requirements issued more than a decade ago for the Boeing 787, has issued special conditions Boeing must follow to demonstrate the 777-9’s composite fuel tanks can withstand tire debris impact.
May 23, 2019
Leading small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer DJI has committed to installing surveillance receivers on new models weighing more than 250 grams by 2020, a safety measure intended to make drone pilots aware of nearby manned aircraft transmitting their position.