Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 05, 2005
Finnair converted four options for Embraer 170s into firm orders for 190s. These are in addition to an original 2004 order for 12 170s. Deliveries of the additional jets are scheduled for 2007. Finnair still holds options on four 170s.
Dec 05, 2005
Cathay Pacific Airways' love affair with the 747-400 is set to continue for "many years yet," according to COO Tony Tyler. Speaking to this website after the selection of the 777 (ATWOnline, Dec. 2), Tyler confirmed that the 777-300ERs ordered last Thursday will be used for "new services" that will include new destinations and increased frequencies. The longer-term 747 replacement for the heaviest routes at Cathay will pit the A380--which Airbus COO-Commercial John Leahy vows the airline will buy--against the born-again 747-8.
Dec 02, 2005
As predicted by this website (ATWOnline, Nov. 30), Cathay Pacific Airways chose the 777-300ER, stating that it will order up to 36 of the type including 16 firm aircraft that will be delivered between September 2007 and July 2010 and powered by GE90-115Bs. A Boeing statement did not refer to the deal as a final order but confirmed the numbers Cathay released. The airline said it also will take three Trent 700-powered A330-300s in 2008 for regional routes.
Dec 02, 2005
Embraer 170, 175 and 190 have been granted a common type rating by aviation authorities in Brazil, the US, Canada and Europe. This will allow operators to reduce pilot training and crew qualification costs.
Dec 02, 2005
Finnish Commuter Airlines took delivery of its first new ATR 42-500. Configured with 48 seats, the aircraft is part of an order for eight finalized at the Paris Air Show. It will feed the Finnair Helsinki hub and also will be operated on the Finncomm regional network. Pegasus Airlines, a Turkish leisure carrier, said it ordered six 737-800s. It already operates a fleet of 12 737-800s and two 737-400s. JAT Airways plans to take delivery of two Embraer 170s in January for use on services from Belgrade to Podgoroca, Vienna and Sarajevo.
Oct 13, 2016
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. is progressing with the build of All Nippon Airlines’ (ANA) first MRJ90 and is considering launch timings for the MRJ100X.
Oct 12, 2016
Embraer Commercial Aviation has predicted Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will need 1,540 new aircraft in the 70- to 130-seat jet segment, valued at $80 billion at list prices, over the next 20 years.
Oct 12, 2016
The Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation has validated type certificates for Embraer’s E170 and E175 jets, paving the way for Russian airlines to acquire the two aircraft types.
Oct 12, 2016
China Southern Airlines has ordered 12 Boeing 787-9 aircraft in an effort to facilitate its rapid international expansion.
Oct 12, 2016
ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac is to become Airbus corporate secretary and chief of staff after he hands over his current role to Christian Scherer in November.
Oct 12, 2016
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft plans to offer a 120-seat version of the Superjet (SSJ) by stretching the center of the fuselage and using larger wings.
Oct 12, 2016
Binter Canarias, which operates regional services between Spain’s Canary Islands, has placed an order for six 72-seat ATR 72-600s valued at $160 million at list prices.
Oct 11, 2016
New Omani low-cost carrier (LCC) SalamAir will begin its operational life with Airbus A320s, rather than the previously mooted Boeing 737s, the airline said Oct. 11.