Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 13, 2007
Northwest Airlines yesterday retired its final passenger 747-200 from scheduled service. Last flight was Tokyo Narita-Seattle-Minneapolis/St. Paul. The aircraft joined the fleet in 1979. NWA will continue to operate -200s as charter aircraft; it replaced them with A330s. By year end it will operate 21 A330-300s and 11 A330-200s.
Sep 13, 2007
Eastern Airways took delivery of a fifth Saab 2000 and will add a sixth next week, supporting expansion of its scheduled route network further into continental Europe. Aircraft also will be used on private charter services.
Sep 13, 2007
New Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders yesterday announced his senior management team, keeping most of the executives appointed by predecessor and EADS CEO Louis Gallois. As expected, Fabrice Bregier, who was brought onboard by Gallois in October 2006, will remain as COO and second-ranking executive, reporting directly to Enders. Hans Peter Ring remains CFO and John Leahy will continue in his long-time role as COO-customers.
Sep 13, 2007
Nigeria's Arik Air increased its commitment to Boeing airplanes, placing an order for 10 737-800s, four 787-9s and one 777-300ER worth a combined $1.8 billion at list prices.
Sep 13, 2007
Hong Kong Airlines finalized its order for 30 A320 family aircraft, 20 A330s and one ACJ initially announced at the Paris Air Show (ATWOnline, June 22). Engine choice has not been finalized, Airbus said.
Jun 06, 2018
Airbus added firm orders for 24 commercial aircraft in May to its year-to-date gross total of 160 aircraft orders, including an end-of-month booking from an unidentified customer for 15 A350-900s valued at approximately $4.8 billion.
Jun 06, 2018
Mass transit system Virgin Hyperloop One is likely to operate 10- to 14-person pods, acting as an integrated transport system alongside airlines.
Jun 06, 2018
Airbus said the BelugaXL has passed the ground vibration test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way toward its maiden flight in summer 2018.
Jun 06, 2018
Kuwait Airways has appointed aircraft management, marketing and technical services specialist Skytech-AIC to sell five of its aircraft.
Jun 06, 2018
Polish national carrier LOT is acquiring six more Boeing 737 MAX 8s as part of its fleet modernization plans.
Jun 06, 2018
Reducing flight restrictions that hamper long-haul flying on Trent 1000-powered aircraft remains possible.
Jun 05, 2018
Toulouse, France-based turboprop manufacturer ATR said Japan Air Commuter’s (JAC) decision to convert one of the ATR 42-600s it has on order into an ATR 72-600 would allow for the ATR 72’s arrival in Japan for the first time.