Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 21, 2005
Last week, CR Airways was a little-known Hong Kong-based Regional airline flying a trio of CRJs to destinations in China and the Philippines, but it is on the map now thanks to a multibillion-dollar MOU with Boeing covering orders for 10 787s (ATWOnline, Dec. 20) and 30 737-800s.
Dec 20, 2005
Allied Air of Nigeria will add a second 727-200F to its fleet this month.
Dec 20, 2005
CR Airways, a Hong Kong charter airline, said it agreed to buy 10 787s and 30 737-800s in a deal worth approximately $3 billion, according to media reports.
Dec 20, 2005
Air New Zealand said it will proceed with plans to outsource heavy maintenance of widebody engines but has deferred until February a decision on the future of its widebody airframe MRO activity amid signs it may be able to reach accommodation with its engineering union to keep the work in-house. Sending the engine work offshore next year will result in elimination of around 110 jobs. Outsiders already perform engine MRO on ANZ's narrowbody jets and turboprops.
Dec 20, 2005
Air China Cargo took delivery of the first of two new 747-400Fs on Friday. It is powered by Pratt & Whitney 4056s.
Jun 12, 2017
Boeing has finalized a definitive agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines for the purchase of up to 60 737 MAX commercial passenger aircraft.
Jun 09, 2017
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said it has concluded a firm order for five Q400 aircraft with an undisclosed customer.
Jun 09, 2017
Rival large commercial aircraft (LCA) manufacturers Airbus and Boeing both claimed minor victories June 9 after the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in their ongoing legal battle over improper government subsidies.
Jun 09, 2017
The U.S. Air Force says it will continue investing in the Aerojet Rocketdyne AR-1 engine as a potential replacement for the Russian-made RD-180.
Jun 09, 2017
The Embraer E190 has won type certification from South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Jun 09, 2017
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders said the Gulf region remains “important and relevant” for the Toulouse-based manufacturer, despite growing geopolitical uncertainties.
Jun 09, 2017
Airbus has forecast a need for 34,170 passenger and 730 freighter aircraft, worth a combined total of $5.3 trillion, by 2036, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast 2017-2036 presented June 9.
Jun 09, 2017
Airbus reported 59 commercial aircraft delivered and 59 commercial aircraft booked, valued at approximately $10.6 billion in new orders, during May.