Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Aug 18, 2011
Boeing said Thai Airways International (THAI) finalized an order for six 777-300ERs first announced at the Paris Air Show.
Aug 18, 2011
Transaero Airlines is analyzing possible orders for the Airbus A380 and/or the Boeing 747-8, CEO Olga Pleshakova revealed at the MAKS Airshow in Russia
Aug 17, 2011
Bombardier announced Tuesday that an unnamed European airline signed an order for four Q400s plus four options. The firm order is valued at approximately $126 million at list prices. Boeing delivered a 737-800 powered by CFM56-7BE engines to GOL, making the Brazilian carrier the first airline in Latin America to receive the engine type.
Aug 17, 2011
Some 20 months after achieving first flight, Boeing confirmed Wednesday it has completed "all flight tests required for type certification" on the 787-8 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Aug 17, 2011
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) and Gazprom komplekt signed a contract Wednesday at the MAKS Airshow in Russia firming an agreement of intent for 10 SuperJet 100/95LRs initially announced during the Farnborough Airshow last year.
Aug 16, 2011
Transaero Airlines confirmed Tuesday it signed an MOU with Airbus for eight A320neos, plus four options, making it the first Russian carrier to commit to the re-engined narrowbody aircraft.
Aug 15, 2011
Boeing said it finalized an order with Air Lease Corp. for 14 737-800s plus four options and five 777-300ERs. The firm aircraft are valued at $2.5 billion at list prices.
Aug 15, 2011
Boeing expected to conclude the 787 flight test program this past weekend and is aiming to receive US FAA certification later this month ahead of first delivery in September to All Nippon Airways, according to The Seattle Times