Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 08, 2005
In what it called "the biggest fleet modernization in its history," Finnair yesterday said it will acquire nine A350-900s and three CFM56-5-powered A340-300Es (Enhanced). Value of the deal and engine choice for the A350s were not announced. The A350-900s will begin arriving in 2011. The dash 900 is the larger of the two versions. Finnair will take them in a 314-seat, two-class layout. Range of the type is 7,500 nm. (13,890 km.).
Dec 08, 2005
Boeing and Royal Air Maroc firmed up the carrier's July order for four 787s plus an option yesterday. RAM intends to use the aircraft on services to North America and on new routes in the Middle East and Africa. The first Dreamliner is scheduled for delivery in 2008. "The advantages the 787 brings to our long-haul fleet operations will allow RAM to expand profitably," Chairman and CEO Mohamed Berrada said.
Dec 07, 2005
Engine Alliance said its GP7200, selected to power Emirates' A380s, has completed the certification tests required by FAA. Certification is expected this month. The engine ran at more than 94,000 lb. thrust and has accumulated nearly 3,000 hr. and 7,000 cycles. It holds the market share lead with 58% of announced A380 firm orders, according to the GE-Pratt & Whitney joint venture.
Dec 07, 2005
Yemenia confirmed that it is in initial talks with Airbus and Boeing to acquire up to 10 midsize widebody aircraft for delivery by 2012. It is expected that the order will be six firm aircraft and four options. The carrier plans to simplify its fleet down to two aircraft types. Yemenia currently operates two A330-200s, four A310-300s and three 737-800s.
Dec 07, 2005
Philippine Airlines finalized a commitment for nine A320s announced last month (ATWOnline, Nov. 9) and took five options as well. Engine choice was not released. The carrier also said it will lease two new A320s and two new A319s from GE Commercial Aviation Services. The firm and leased aircraft are valued at approximately $840 million, according to media reports. Firm deliveries will begin in the second half of next year and continue until 2008. The optional aircraft will be available between 2009 and 2012.
Jun 01, 2017
Airbus and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their collaboration on aviation and aerospace.
May 31, 2017
Pratt & Whitney has gained FAA certification for two variants of its geared turbofan (GTF) engine, the PW1200G and PW1900G.
May 31, 2017
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair is in talks with Boeing and its lessors to secure extra capacity for 2018 and 2019, as the airline continues its growth strategy.
May 30, 2017
EgyptAir has taken delivery the fourth of nine Boeing 737-800 NGs, as part of a fleet modernization plan and expansion strategy.
May 30, 2017
Lufthansa Group low-cost (LCC) subsidiary Eurowings—which remains the fastest-growing airline in Europe—aims to continue its fleet expansion and eventually double the number of aircraft it has in order to compete with other European LCCs such as the UK’s easyJet and Ireland’s Ryanair.
May 30, 2017
Irkut’s MC-21-300 took off from Irkutsk Aviation Plant for a 30-minute sortie, flying at an altitude of 1,000 m, at 300 km/hr.
May 29, 2017
Russia’s entry into the most fiercely contested area of the commercial airliner market, the single-aisle sector dominated by Airbus and Boeing, made its first flight May 28.
May 28, 2017
The MC-21 took off powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1400G-JM engines. The alternative Russian powerplant – Aviadvigatel PD-14 just completed initial trials on the Il-76LL flying lab that enables it to start the certification tests.