Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 07, 2005
As predicted (ATWOnline, June 6), FlyBE placed an order to purchase up to 26 GE CF34-powered Embraer 195s, comprising 14 firm orders and 12 options with deliveries beginning in August 2006 and continuing to November 2007. According to Embraer, total value of the firm contract at list prices is $470 million with a potential of up to $870 million if all options are converted.
Jun 06, 2005
Boeing appears to be moving toward a July launch of both the cargo and passenger versions of the 747ADV. A number of airlines are interested in the passenger version, while a more significant number will take the freighter. Air New Zealand MD and CEO Ralph Norris told ATWOnline that while his airline has ordered 777-200ERs to replace its 747-400s, it would be interested in a number of 747-400ADVs for major routes.
Jun 06, 2005
FlyBE confirmed to ATWOnline that it will announce a major fleet expansion today. The order for 9-12 new 150-seat aircraft is part of its fleet renewal program as it intends to retire its aging BAe 146s, but it also will accommodate the carrier's ambitious growth strategy.
Jun 06, 2005
Continental Airlines placed its first Blended Winglet-equipped 757-200 into revenue service last week.
Jun 03, 2005
LOT Polish Airlines is expected to announce an order within a few days for six new long-haul aircraft to replace its four 767-300s and two 767-200s. The order is expected to be for either 787s or A350s.
Jul 26, 2016
US low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has placed a follow-on order for 15 Airbus A321ceos and 15 A321neos.
Jul 25, 2016
Boeing projected the need for 2.11 million new commercial airline pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew to operate the world’s commercial airline fleet by 2035.
Jul 25, 2016
The Tanzanian government has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Bombardier Q400s for commercial airline use, valued at $62 million at list prices.
Jul 22, 2016
The World's Top 25 Airlines - In Operating Fleet
Jul 22, 2016
The Convair 990 was a stretch of the Convair 880 that American Airlines requested.
Jul 22, 2016
American Airlines has reached an agreement with Airbus to defer its first A350-900 delivery from the spring of 2017 to late 2018, and on average will take delivery of its 22 A350s 26 months later than previously planned.
Jul 21, 2016
That Boeing has had problems with the three aircraft programs leading to the company taking a $2.1 billion hit in its second-quarter earnings was not a surprise. But the size of the hit was a shock.
Jul 21, 2016
Boeing will report after-tax charges totaling $2.1 billion across three aircraft programs—the 787, 747-8 and KC-46 aerial refueler—in its July 27 second-quarter earnings release, the company has revealed.