Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 02, 2016
The ongoing dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus regarding outstanding deliveries of A320neos and A350s is entering the next round, after Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker said he canceled orders for two more A320neos.
Sep 02, 2016
China’s Colorful Guizhou Airlines has signed an agreement with Embraer for up to five E190s, comprising two firm orders and three purchase rights.
Sep 02, 2016
Supersonic combustion in a hydrogen-fueled scramjet—achieved on first flight—is part of India’s long-range plan for an air-breathing reusable launch vehicle.
Sep 02, 2016
Melding the merged units into a coordinated business will be an enormous challenge for the leaders of AECC, since many of the engine factories and design institutes do both military and civil work.
Sep 01, 2016
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) says it will change Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on Boeing 787s following the discovery of fatigue cracks in blades in the intermediate pressure turbine (IPT).
Sep 01, 2016
Investigators delving into the highly unusual failure of the left CFM56-7B engine on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 on Aug. 27 are hoping for some quick answers as to why the engine’s inlet cowl detached in midair, causing it to be shut down as well as significantly damaging the airframe.
Aug 31, 2016
Aircraft & Engine News-Aug. 31, 2016