Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 27, 2005
On the day that it celebrated the anniversary of the launch of the 787, Boeing wrapped up one of the longest sales campaigns in history as it won the widebody mandate from Air-India to supply up to 50 jets worth $6.8 billion. Yesterday's deal includes firm orders for five GE90-110B-powered 777-200LRs, 10 GE90-115B-powered 777-300ERs and 20 787-8s, with options on three 777-200LRs, five 777-300ERs and seven 787-8s. Engine selection on the 787s was not announced, but GE valued the 777 firm engine orders at more than $700 million.
Apr 26, 2005
In a major victory for Boeing, Air Canada yesterday placed a fleet replacement/growth order for up to 96 777s and 787s, including two 777-200 freighters should that program be launched.
Apr 26, 2005
Copa yesterday placed an order with Boeing for up to 15 additional 737NGs. The deal includes five firm orders, with deliveries beginning in 2007 and extending through 2009. If all options are exercised, Boeing said the deal will be valued at $750 million. Copa currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 21 737NGs, with three remaining to be delivered from prior orders.
Apr 26, 2005
The A380 will make its maiden flight Wednesday morning depending on weather conditions and the absence of last-minute problems, Airbus said yesterday.
Apr 26, 2005
Kingfisher Airlines took delivery of its first A320 last week. The aircraft is one of four that the Indian carrier will take on lease from debis AirFinance. Kingfisher also has placed firm orders for 10 A320s plus 20 options and three A319s.
Jul 13, 2016
Boeing’s converted freighters program (BCF) gained new customers at Farnborough Airshow on July 13 with orders for eight of the converted passenger aircraft from Bulgaria’s Cargo Air, Colombia’s Lineas Aereas Suramericanas and an unidentified customer.
Jul 13, 2016
EgyptAir has been revealed as the purchaser of nine Boeing 737-800s, previously listed on the US manufacturer’s orderbook as being for an unidentified customer.
Jul 13, 2016
For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2016 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the 2016 second quarter.
Jul 12, 2016
From the 2016 Farnborough Airshow -- July 11-14, 2016 -- announced commercial aircraft orders and commitments.
Jul 12, 2016
The Farnborough Airshow livened up Tuesday with a flurry of new aircraft orders, including two big A320neo deals with Asian low-cost carriers. But if any themes are emerging from this show, it’s about Airbus and Boeing testing the airline appetites for larger variants of new aircraft; and also about OEMs securing long-term support service agreements.
Jul 12, 2016
As has been the trend at major international air shows in recent years, the news out of the 2016 Farnborough Airshow is as much—if not more—about engines as the aircraft to which the engines are affixed.
Jul 12, 2016
UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic announced a blockbuster order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s at the Farnborough Airshow.
Jul 12, 2016
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