Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 19, 2019
The Russian chairperson of the Chinese-Russian commercial aircraft consortium (CRAIC) board expects the consortium to receive initial orders for its CR929 widebody airliner no earlier than 2023—a differing assessment compared to the late-2019 timing recently suggested by the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC), the Chinese partner in the program.
Apr 19, 2019
Air Mauritius received the first of two Airbus A330-900s it has on order at Airbus’s Toulouse final assembly plant April 18; the aircraft are provided under contract with US-based Air Lease Corp. (ALC).
Apr 18, 2019
Boeing has taken several major steps toward completing upgraded 737 MAX maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS) flight control law software in recent days, giving the company confidence that it is “making steady progress” in its bid to get the grounded MAX fleet operating again, its top executive said.
Apr 18, 2019
Officials from French aerospace industry association GIFAS are predicting the ongoing safety crisis around the Boeing 737 MAX will cause certification costs to increase.
Jan 31, 2024
The target of generating $10 billion in free cashflow per year by 2026 may slip as the company pays to fix its production processes and stabilize manufacturing.
Jan 31, 2024
The new inlets are needed to address a hazard that could see the composite parts overheat and fail if engine anti-ice is used in certain circumstances.
Jan 31, 2024
Future wings will be designed with better aircraft fuel efficiency in mind, meaning engineers will explore every way to cut their drag.
Jan 31, 2024
Loganair has stepped up its collaboration with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions.
Jan 31, 2024
The FAA’s decision to freeze 737 MAX production levels likely does not have a significant effect on top suppliers, according to executives and analysts.
Jan 31, 2024
Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.
Jan 30, 2024
Plans include $2.5 billion in aircraft deferments, new revenue initiatives, network refinements, and cuts across its cost base including real estate and staff.
Jan 30, 2024
Dutch industry has launched a project to develop production technologies for complex parts and integrated structures.