Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 01, 2013
Fresh from its strategic win over Boeing with an order from Japan Airlines for at least 31 Fresh from its strategic win over Boeing with an order from Japan Airlines for at least 31 A350s, Airbus is preparing the ground to challenge its US rival in the future cargo aircraft market.
Oct 31, 2013
Boeing will boost 737 production to 47 aircraft per month in 2017, the latest build-rate increase the manufacturer has announced on its narrowbody line.
Oct 31, 2013
Embraer has reported third-quarter net income of $52.9 million, down 19.1% from a net profit of $65.4 million in the prior-year period, as commercial aircraft deliveries lagged last year’s deliveries.
Oct 31, 2013
Montreal-based Bombardier reported net profit of $147 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, down 14.5% from $172 million in the year-ago quarter.
Oct 30, 2013
India’s flag carrier Air India is planning to beef up domestic capacity by leasing more Airbus A320s with sharklets and CFM56 engines.
Oct 30, 2013
Mitsubishi is predicting demand for 5,240 regional jets in the 70- to 100-seat range by 2032 in its most recent forecast update.
Oct 30, 2013
Lufthansa will modify 157 of its Airbus A320 family aircraft—which connect its Frankfurt and Munich hubs with the European route network—to make them quieter.