Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 16, 2008
Thai Airways board approved the acquisition of 20 A321-200s and said it has made "progress" in negotiations with Airbus. The purchase now requires government approval. The 179-seat aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2012-17.
Jul 15, 2008
Universal Asset Management announced the purchase of an ex-Champion Air 727-200 for disassembly. Champion ceased operations in May.
Jul 14, 2008
Kunpeng Airlines, the Xi'an-based JV between Shenzhen Airlines and Mesa Air Group, signed a contract for five E-190s worth $187.5 million at list prices, the manufacturer announced. Aircraft will seat 98 passengers in two classes.
Jul 11, 2008
Australia's Regional Express said it sold a Saab 340A to Bridges Worldwide Express, which will have the aircraft converted into a freighter.
Jul 11, 2008
EgyptAir will become Star Alliance's 21st member today in a ceremony in Cairo. The carrier said it fulfilled all minimum requirements to become a Star member in fewer than nine months. It hopes to benefit from feed provided by Star members to bring further traffic to Cairo and Star hopes to be able to extend its presence in Africa via its newest member.
Feb 26, 2019
As of Feb. 26, 2019, average list prices for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft; with passenger seating capacity, cargo tonnage capacity and aircraft flight range.
Feb 26, 2019
Boeing and Embraer expect to close their deal-making over commercial and defense aircraft joint ventures (JVs) by year’s end, the two manufacturers said Feb. 26, after Embraer shareholders approved the proposals.
Feb 26, 2019
As the industry is assigning an increasing importance to manual piloting skills, regional turboprop manufacturer ATR has received a certification for the use of a full flight simulator in stall recovery training.
Feb 26, 2019
Air Vanuatu has become the first carrier in the Pacific region to order Airbus A220s, after announcing a deal for four aircraft.
Feb 25, 2019
Turboprop manufacturer ATR said Feb. 25 it had received certification from EASA to extend the intervals between Type A maintenance checks for all its aircraft from 500 to 750 hours.
Feb 25, 2019
Japan Airlines (JAL) is planning relatively little fleet growth through its next two fiscal years, although the Japanese flag carrier plans to expand capacity at a slightly faster rate.
Feb 25, 2019
Rolls’ composite fan and case evaluation marks the next step toward full-scale UltraFan flight-test demonstration.
Feb 22, 2019
Airbus officially opened its first innovation center in Shenzhen China on Feb. 21.