Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 07, 2018
European turboprop manufacturer ATR delivered five ATR 72-600 aircraft to Iranian flag carrier Iran Air just before US sanctions came back into force.
Aug 06, 2018
Despite Airbus’ new orders and commitments for about 475 commercial aircraft gained at the Farnborough Air Show, the Toulouse-based manufacturer registered just one firm booking—for eight A350-900s—in its July orders and deliveries report released Aug. 6.
Aug 06, 2018
Double-digit orders from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have pushed Bombardier's CRJ backlog to 60 for the first time in nearly two years, as the manufacturer considers a production rate increase next year.
Aug 03, 2018
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer posted a second-quarter 2018 consolidated net loss of $124.7 million, a reversal from the company’s $72.1 million net profit showing for 2Q 2017.
Aug 02, 2018
Air Austral will wet lease an Airbus A380 from Portuguese wet-lease specialist Hi Fly to replace its second Boeing 787-8, which is being taken out of service for three months from Aug. 24 for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine inspections.
Mar 28, 2025
European airlines are worried that they will not be able to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to comply with tightening European mandates, but they insist that does not mean they are giving up on their industry-wide 2050 goal.
Mar 28, 2025
Aviation Week editors discuss why an Airbus next-generation single-aisle program launch is not imminent despite technological progress.
Mar 28, 2025
With MRO Americas firmly on the horizon, this week’s #FlightFriday again has a U.S.-focused theme as we look at some of the slightly smaller US operators.
Mar 27, 2025
European airlines say a 2030 mandate for SAF uptake may need to be delayed because there will not be enough of the alternative fuel available.
Mar 27, 2025
While established OEMs have no medium-term plan to make aviation greener, the Clean Aviation research and technology project is putting hopes in startups.
Mar 27, 2025
A pilot project done by Universal Fuel Technologies shows that the company can produce 100% SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks at reduced cost.
Mar 27, 2025
Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.
Mar 27, 2025
Airbus has given some early insights into the basics of its future narrowbody. An open-rotor engine clearly remains its favorite option.