Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 31, 2014
The fire aboard a parked Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 in January 2013 is one of the most significant events in recent aviation history.
Dec 31, 2014
On the Cover 18 2015 Airline Industry Forecast Maintain the course. Airlines focus on sustaining and growing profitability. By Karen Walker 21 Forecast - North America By Aaron Karp 23 Forecast - Latin America By Aaron Karp 26 Forecast - Asia By Karen Walker
Dec 31, 2014
Lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft plus option on 10 more of the regional turboprops, the Canadian manufacturer announced Dec. 31.
Dec 31, 2014
AirAsia Group CEO and other management visited the military base in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, Dec. 31 to meet with those involved in the search and rescue operations for the victims of AirAsia Indonesia QZ8501 that crashed into the sea.
Dec 31, 2014
The four major commercial aircraft manufacturers are well on their way toward certification of their next-generation single-aisle commercial airliners. The Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and Embraer E2 families are producing major makeovers and Bombardier is offering its all-new CSeries.
Dec 31, 2014
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) must become more “flexible, efficient and competitive,” CEO Harry Hohmeister told ATW on the sidelines of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) summit in Istanbul.
Dec 30, 2014
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has given a type certificate to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) ARJ21 regional jet, likely clearing the way for the long-delayed aircraft to enter service in 2015.