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.
Jan 31, 2017
Turkish Airlines is on a cost-savings drive and has grounded 25 narrowbodies after events last year hit demand for travel to Turkey, but the carrier’s new CEO, Bilal Eksi, says he has no plans to cancel any new aircraft orders.
Jan 27, 2017
Nigeria’s Arik Air has scrapped a longstanding order for two Boeing 747-8Is, replacing it with a pair of Boeing 787-9s.
Jan 27, 2017
After spending billions in investments in foreign airlines and new aircraft, Etihad’s CEO James Hogan is being replaced. With less appetite for risk and growth, what’s next for the Abu Dhabi-based airline?
Jan 27, 2017
Etihad acquired stakes in many troubled airlines abroad in the hope of gaining size by turning them around. But the financial burdens have proved unbearable; Etihad’s owners are switching course.
Jan 27, 2017
MRJ program slippage now totals a remarkable 6.5 years. The obvious explanation for most of the troubles is simple: inexperience. Yet MHI is looking at a successor program.
Jan 26, 2017
The AirAsia Group has kept its fleet growth relatively flat over the past year, with its Thai affiliate the only one to expand aircraft numbers significantly.
Jan 26, 2017
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has taken delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-800s, which are scheduled to join the fleet this year.