Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 15, 2014
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved extended operations (ETOPS) for the Airbus A350-900 for beyond 180 minutes diversion time.
Oct 15, 2014
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer delivered 19 commercial aviation aircraft and 15 executive jets in the third quarter, a total of 34 aircraft—a 22.7% overall decrease compared to the third quarter of 2013.
Oct 15, 2014
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has flown its new-generation composite carbon/titanium (CTi) fan blades for the first time, at the start of the components’ airborne test program.
Oct 14, 2014
Boeing has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn, Washington.
Oct 13, 2014
Garuda Indonesia has announced an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, valued at $4.9 billion at list prices.
Oct 13, 2014
Airbus has signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Holding Co. (CAS) for 70 A320-family aircraft.
Oct 13, 2014
UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways will take delivery of two further Boeing 787s and 47 new 737 MAX aircraft by 2020 as part of its “five-year vision to change the face of holiday flying,” the airline said.