Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 06, 2009
Copa Airlines announced a firm order for four 737-800s for delivery "within the next three years." It now has 13 737s on order, plus options, and currently operates 27 737NGs and 15 E-190s.
Jan 06, 2009
Airbus delivered its 12th A380 in 2008 and fourth to Emirates on Dec. 30 in Hamburg, meaning the manufacturer met its delivery schedule for the year, President and CEO Tom Enders announced. "This gives us a good basis to further ramp up our production in 2009," he said. Singapore Airlines took five A380s last year and Qantas three.
Jan 06, 2009
Naverus reached a deal with LAN Peru to provide its Performance Based Navigation technology following regulatory approval.
Dec 24, 2008
Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its sixth ATR 72-500 Monday. It also operates 10 A319s and nine A320s.
Dec 24, 2008
Rolls-Royce inked a deal with Etihad Airways for provision of Trent 700EPs to power eight A330s. Contract is valued at $575 million and includes long-term services under a TotalCare agreement. Aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2009 and 2011. Order will bring Etihad's fleet of Rolls-powered A330s to 24.
Dec 24, 2008
Pratt & Whitney received US FAR 33 certification approving the airworthiness of its PW4000 Advantage70 engine upgrade, projected to deliver a 2% thrust increase while decreasing fuel consumption by 1%. Slated to enter service on PW4000-100s in mid-2009, Advantage70 is expected to boost durability and reduce maintenance costs. New engines will fly initially on the A330-200 and A330-300.
Dec 24, 2008
Cargo B Airlines took delivery of its first new 747-400F on dry lease from Nippon Cargo Airlines. The Brussels-based carrier, which commenced operations in October 2007, will use the aircraft initially on thrice-weekly flights serving Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Quito and Bogota. It is seeking a second -400F to replace its two 747-200Fs.
Dec 24, 2008
Qatar Airways took delivery of its fifth 777-300ER yesterday. Aircraft will seat 335 passengers with 42 in business class and 293 in economy and will be used on QR's 11-times-weekly Doha-Manila service. The carrier has firm orders for 14 -300ERs, six 777-200LRs and seven 777-200Fs with deliveries scheduled through mid-2010.