Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 10, 2006
Boeing holds a healthy lead over Airbus in terms of new orders for March and the first quarter of 2006, while Airbus delivered more aircraft in the quarter. Airbus booked orders for 19 aircraft in March comprising three A320 family aircraft, four A330s, three 340-300s and nine A350-900s. Finnair was responsible for the majority of the sales, including the A350s and A340s. In March 2005, Airbus booked orders for 80 aircraft of which all but two were narrowbodies.
Apr 10, 2006
BAE Systems on Friday informed the London Stock Exchange that it has "entered into discussions with European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. regarding the sale of its 20% shareholding in Airbus." In the brief statement, the company also said that "discussions are at an early stage." According to the Associated Press, EADS has valued BAE's stake at €3.5 billion ($4.3 billion). BAE Systems' primary contribution to Airbus is design and production of wings.
Apr 07, 2006
Air Europa of Spain converted purchase rights for 16 737-800s into firm orders in a deal worth approximately $1 billion at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled between 2010 and 2014. The carrier will use the new aircraft on domestic routes, including to the Balearic and Canary islands, as well as on European and North African routes.
Apr 06, 2006
Boeing booked orders for 86 new aircraft in the March 1-March 30 period, according to information on its website. These comprised 34 737s, including 30 from GE Commercial Aviation Services, and 52 787s. Qantas firmed 45 787 commitments announced last year, Kenya Airways took six and an unidentified customer took one. In March 2005, Boeing booked orders for 11 jets, all 737s.
Apr 05, 2006
Hamburg International finalized its $170 million order for CFM56-5Bs to power 14 A319s. It will take delivery of the aircraft in 2008-09 and use them on European charter routes and dedicated flights to Africa and the Middle East.
Jul 13, 2017
Delta Air Lines posted a $1.2 billion net profit for the second quarter of 2017, down 21% from $1.5 billion in net income for 2Q 2016.
Jul 12, 2017
US manufacturer Boeing is to add four full-flight simulators to its training center near London Gatwick Airport, turning it into the company’s largest training facility outside the US.
Jul 12, 2017
The Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft, MSN065, has completed hot weather tests at Al Ain International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
Jul 12, 2017
From takeoff to touchdown, IS&S’s new aftermarket autothrottle manages power and observes limits for non-Fadec turboprops.
Jul 11, 2017
Embraer said its total orders and commitments announced at the Paris Air Show “could reach 51 aircraft and roughly $3 billion."
Jul 11, 2017
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer booked firm orders for 28 commercial aircraft from seven customers in the second quarter of 2017, valued at approximately $1.6 billion at list prices, including the first orders this year for the E195-E2, following that aircraft’s rollout and first flight in March.
Jul 11, 2017
For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2017 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the end of the 2017 second quarter.
Jul 11, 2017
Russian engine manufacturer UEC-Saturn, a member of United Engine Corp., reported a 2016 net profit of RUB618 million ($10.2 million) reversed from a RUB2.3 billion net loss in 2015.