Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 15, 2008
American Airlines firmed up commitments for 26 new 737-800s comprising 20 converted options and six new orders, Boeing announced yesterday. The six new aircraft will be part of the accelerated fleet plan and MD-80 replacement program announced earlier this week (ATWOnline, Aug. 14). AA now has ordered 36 -800s this year and is "accelerating deliveries of airplanes booked in prior years," according to the manufacturer.
Aug 15, 2008
Syrian Arab Airlines intends to buy a combined 50 A320s, A330s/A340s and A350s, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdallah Dardari told Bloomberg News in Damascus. "We are now in agreement with the French to completely restructure the national airline, now that we have an agreement to buy Airbus planes,'' Dardari said, adding that Syriain will lease four aircraft in the next 18 months and take delivery of the first 14 ordered aircraft in the 2010-18 timeframe, with the remainder arriving by 2028.
Aug 14, 2008
Austrian Airlines Group majority shareholder OIAG launched the tender for its 42.75% stake in the flag carrier, informing potential bidders that they have until Aug. 24 to declare their interest, according to press reports (ATWOnline, Aug. 13).
Aug 14, 2008
American Airlines said yesterday that it will speed up deliveries of its 737-800s, taking an additional six in 2010 as it as it seeks to replace its MD-80s with more fuel efficient aircraft. The carrier now plans to take delivery of 36 -800s in 2009 and 40 in 2010. It has firm orders for an additional 11 737NGs to be delivered in 2013 and "continues to evaluate opportunities to accelerate MD-80 replacement with additional 737s," it said in a statement.
Aug 13, 2008
Austrian government's Council of Ministers yesterday issued the contract for the privatization of Austrian Airlines Group to state holding company OIAG, entitling it to sell the entirety of its 42.75% stake (ATWOnline, Aug. 11). The contract stipulates that Austrian interests must hold 25% plus one share. Merrill Lynch has been appointed as exclusive financial adviser in the potential sale of OIAG shares to a strategic partner (ATWOnline, Aug. 1).
Mar 19, 2019
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will rename its Bombardier CS100/300 aircraft as Airbus A220-100/300s later this year.
Mar 19, 2019
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has confirmed an order for 17 Airbus A350-family aircraft, as the startup carrier prepares to begin operations next year.
Mar 18, 2019
Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva will step down as chief executive of Embraer on April 22, and an unidentified, external successor will be named on or before then, the Brazilian manufacturer announced late March 18.
Mar 18, 2019
India’s Jet Airways has grounded more aircraft because of lease payment defaults, as the carrier remains in financial limbo awaiting a restructuring deal.
Mar 15, 2019
Embraer anticipates announcing progress in sales of its E2 range of regional jets to Middle East airlines “within a month or two,” according to its general manager, special projects, Middle East and Africa.
Mar 15, 2019
Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal intends to keep its existing fleet of Airbus A320ceos in operation despite its order for Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the carrier’s CEO said at this week’s Saudi Airshow in Riyadh.
Mar 15, 2019
Hanover, Germany-based TUI Group's grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet will cost the company about €3 million ($3.4 million) per week, European analysts say.