Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 30, 2005
Boeing delivered to Air France the first 777-300ER incorporating enhancements that improve overall fuel efficiency by 1.4%. This equates to an annual fuel savings of approximately 200,000 gal., according to the manufacturer. The improvements result from a modification to the GE90-115B by GE, drag reduction via modification of the vortex generators and air induction systems for the environmental control systems, and weight savings that include lighter weight ECS ducts and main deck floor panels.
Nov 30, 2005
Innovative Solutions & Support and ABX Air, the former air arm of Airborne Express that now operates independently, have teamed up to offer operators of 757s and 767s a flat panel display retrofit. The two achieved an FAA STC for the conversions. Under a partnership, ABX will provide installation and pilot training while IS&S will supply the LCDs and STC.
Nov 30, 2005
Consortium of Chinese airlines is negotiating an approximately $5 billion purchase of at least 70 new A320s. The deal includes Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines and is expected to be signed during Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to France this week, Reuters reported. The Chinese government ordered 70 737s on behalf of its airlines during meetings with US government officials last week (ATWOnline, Nov. 22).
Nov 29, 2005
East Star Airlines, a Wuhan-based startup, signed a letter of intent yesterday for the purchase of 10 A320s directly from the manufacturer plus a firm lease deal with GE Commercial Aviation Services for an additional 10. The agreements reportedly are worth $1.48 billion. The 10 purchased aircraft will be delivered in 2009-10. The carrier will begin taking delivery of the leased A320s in the second quarter of next year. All of the aircraft will be powered by CFM56-5Bs.
Nov 29, 2005
AirBaltic took delivery of two more F50s. Its fleet comprises seven 737s and nine Fokkers.
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.
Oct 11, 2016
Turboprop manufacturer ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac has confirmed he is leaving and will be succeeded by senior Airbus Group executive Christian Scherer.
Oct 11, 2016
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair is preparing to resume fleet growth in 2017, as closer cooperation with sister carrier Scoot boosts the prospects of both airlines.
Oct 11, 2016
Spirit Airlines has received its first Airbus A320neo, making the Florida-based carrier the first in the US to take delivery of the type.
Oct 11, 2016
A Polar Airlines Antonov An-26-100, en route from Yakutsk to Belaya Gora, made a heavy landing at Belaya Gora Airport on Oct.11.
Oct 11, 2016
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has agreed to a deal with Boeing to convert nine 767 passenger aircraft into Boeing converted freighters (BCF).
Oct 11, 2016
New deals are creating bigger combinations in the leasing world, which provides about half of the aircraft industry’s orders.
