Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 30, 2005
Aerospace Technologies Group was selected to partner with Airbus for "future definition, customization, development, manufacture and support" of electromechanical shades for the A380. The new partnership builds on the contract ATG finalized with Airbus in February to develop electromechanical window shade systems for A330s and A340s. "This announcement affirms Airbus's confidence in both ATG and the Powertech NG Shade," ATG Chairman Raymond Caldiero said.
Mar 30, 2005
Dauair.com, a new German carrier, will take off April 18. The airline was founded by Hans-Jorg Dau, who will act as CEO. It will be headquartered in Luebeck and its first operational base will be at Dortmund. According to the airline, its main focus will be business travelers. Initially it will operate three daily flights between Dortmund and Berlin Tempelhof using a single Saab 340B. It will expand service with daily flights between Dortmund and Poznan a week later. It will not operate scheduled service on Saturdays but will be available for charter flights.
Mar 29, 2005
Korean Airlines is close to placing an order for the 787, with insiders suggesting to ATWOnline an order and options package "for at least 20 aircraft."
Mar 29, 2005
Skyways Aviation arranged the long-term lease of an MD-83 on behalf of Sky Wings Airlines of Greece. The aircraft will enter service in April with the startup, which will specialize in European charter and ACMI contracts.
Mar 28, 2005
Teledyne Controls' Flight Data Interface Management Unit was selected by Turkish Airlines for installation on its fleet of 36 A319s/A320s and A330s.
Jan 13, 2017
Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) SpiceJet has substantially increased its commitment for Boeing 737s, with a major order for the forthcoming 737 MAX 8.
Jan 12, 2017
Iran Air took delivery of its first new aircraft, an A321, from a historic 100-aircraft Airbus order on Jan. 11. The A321 is the first delivery of a long-awaited 100-strong Airbus order, comprising 46 A320s, 38 A330s and 16 A350s, that was finalized Dec. 22. All photos provided by Airbus.
Jan 12, 2017
Airbus is evaluating a higher-density Airbus A380 layout and is seeking to cut the program’s fixed costs and slow down production to counter weak demand.
Jan 12, 2017
Omani startup Salalah Air is planning a move from its original equipment of light aircraft and 19-seater regional turboprops to jets about a year after it starts services.
Jan 12, 2017
Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed repairs on all 11 Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100s) that were grounded by Mexican airline Interjet, the only SSJ100 operator in the Americas.
Jan 11, 2017
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2016, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Jan 11, 2017
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2016, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.
Jan 11, 2017
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new aircraft, an A321, from a historic 100-aircraft Airbus order.