Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
May 31, 2019
Pratt & Whitney has reduced life limits on PW1500G and PW1900G geared turbofan (GTF) high-pressure compressor (HPC) front hubs after excessive corrosion was discovered during a routine overhaul, and the FAA plans to mandate the change.
May 31, 2019
The Airbus-Bombardier joint venture that is producing the A220 officially changes its name to the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership on June 1.
May 31, 2019
Rolls-Royce is investigating faster ways of replicating in-service conditions on the test bench for the next-generation UltraFan, in the wake of endurance problems with the manufacturer’s Trent 1000 engines.
May 31, 2019
Boeing’s chief executive recently said that despite 737 MAX and other issues, the US manufacturer’s overall timeline for a potential new midmarket aircraft (NMA) “has not changed” and Boeing would expect a 2025 entry into service.
May 31, 2019
Collins Aerospace executives are confident they can increase the capacity of their commercial engine nacelle operations here to meet future demands without growing their footprint or workforce, now that they have achieved delivery of the 1,000th nacelle for the A320neo program out of Foley, Alabama.
Jul 18, 2025
Gulf Air has launched the next stage of its fleet modernization with an order for up to 18 Boeing 787s.
Jul 18, 2025
SR Technics has entered into a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for the complete overhaul and testing of CFM International Leap-1A engines.
Jul 18, 2025
Royal Air Philippines has received its first Airbus A321P2F freighter, under a partnership with Chinese state-owned enterprise NNJT.
Jul 18, 2025
The preliminary report leaves many questions unanswered in the quest to understand the first fatal Boeing 787 accident.
Jul 18, 2025
With flight data through to the end of June 2025 available, this week’s Flight Friday looks at utilization for the first half of each year from 2019.
Jul 17, 2025
As expected, GE Aerospace reported that its fiscal earnings are so good it can raise near- and long-term forecasts.
Jul 17, 2025
United Airlines’ planned gauge growth, a key component of its United Next strategy, continues to be challenged by delays.
Jul 17, 2025
Finnair will resume Sydney-Singapore services in September thanks to a wet-lease agreement with Qantas.