Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 13, 2006
Cargolux emerged as the unidentified customer that placed an order for two new 747-400Fs this month. The Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline simultaneously confirmed it canceled the introduction of a used dash 400F scheduled to join its fleet this year, as that aircraft has been sold in the meantime. The new aircraft, valued at $450 million at list prices, will be delivered in summer 2007 and summer 2008 and will fill the gap until delivery of the carrier's 747-8F fleet starting in September 2009.
Mar 10, 2006
Pegasus Airlines was identified by Boeing yesterday as the carrier that placed an order for six 737NGs earlier this year. The order is valued at $406.5 million at list prices and includes six options. Deliveries begin in 2008. Pegasus operates a fleet of 14 737s.
Mar 10, 2006
SkyQuest International arranged the sale of an Embraer 120ER on behalf of SkyWest Airlines to Network Aviation Holdings of Australia.
Mar 09, 2006
UPS announced yesterday that it will retrofit much of its fleet with Boeing's Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag. The program will begin with 107 757s and 767s operated by the express package and expedited freight provider. UPS said the effort is believed to be the first of its type attempted by any airline, cargo or passenger, "and basically reflects our belief that this technology is ready and should be applied to jets now in service," according to VP-UPS Airline and International Operations Bob Lekites.
Mar 08, 2006
Swiss Regional Darwin Airlines added a fourth Saab 2000 to its fleet.
Sep 01, 2016
Investigators delving into the highly unusual failure of the left CFM56-7B engine on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 on Aug. 27 are hoping for some quick answers as to why the engine’s inlet cowl detached in midair, causing it to be shut down as well as significantly damaging the airframe.
Aug 31, 2016
Aircraft & Engine News-Aug. 31, 2016
Aug 31, 2016
Taipei-based China Airlines, which expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB by the end of September, will launch its first nonstop service to Europe on Jan. 9, 2017, the China Airlines’ Vienna office confirmed to ATW.
Aug 31, 2016
Central Asia-based Uzbekistan Airways has taken delivery of the first of two ordered Boeing 787-8s.
Aug 31, 2016
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has ordered five new Airbus A321ceos and has immediately leased them to an unnamed Asian airline.
Aug 31, 2016
A United Airlines Boeing 767-300, en route from Houston, Texas to London Heathrow, was diverted to Ireland’s Shannon Airport early on Aug. 31 after hitting turbulence, injuring passengers and crew.
Aug 31, 2016
As the former chief engineer of Boeing’s 747 program, Joe Sutter is credited with leading the development of the first widebody aircraft, which ushered in the globe-shrinking age of mass air travel. We present the best of Aviation Week & Space Technology's covers featuring the Queen of the Skies.