Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 24, 2018
La Réunion-based Air Austral and Air Madagascar are looking at updating their respective fleets, 10 months into a partnership aimed at making the two small airlines more resistant to competition that they say has been “positive overall” so far.
Sep 24, 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the first of seven Airbus A350-900 ultra-long range (ULR) aircraft, which will be placed in service Oct. 11 on a nonstop service between Singapore and New York Newark Liberty International Airport—the world’s longest route with an average flying time of 18 hr. and 45 min.
Sep 24, 2018
Indian LCC SpiceJet has taken delivery of the first 90-seat version of Bombardier’s Q400 turboprop, the manufacturer said Sept. 21.
Sep 21, 2018
LCC Thai VietJet Air has welcomed its first Airbus A321, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Apr 15, 2025
Pilots praise the Airbus A220’s performance, fuel efficiency and flight control design philosophy.
Apr 14, 2025
Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker believes opportunities to acquire used aircraft could emerge from recent tariff actions.
Apr 14, 2025
As summer vacation planning beckons, the Carbon Analysis revisits some popular European leisure carriers such as Condor, Jet2, SunExpress and TUI Airways.
Apr 14, 2025
The aim of the tests was to measure the microphysical properties of the contrails resulting from direct hydrogen combustion under real atmospheric conditions.
Apr 14, 2025
Nearly two dozen companies—including DHL, Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)—have agreed a series of measures to accelerate the e-SAF rollout.
Apr 14, 2025
With the cabin comprising 10% of an aircraft’s weight and refurbishments sending tons of plastic to the landfill, some designers are ready to think differently.
Apr 11, 2025
Airbus expects FAA certification soon of an improvement package on the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84, the company says.
Apr 11, 2025
Australian startup MicroTau is working with Delta Air Lines to test its drag-reducing riblet film on the Boeing 767.