Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
May 02, 2018
Air China has grounded some of its Boeing 787s powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, which had been found to have vulcanization and fatigue cracks in the blades of the engine’s intermediate pressure (IP) compressor.
May 02, 2018
Qantas Airways has converted six more options for Boeing 787-9s to firm orders, which will allow the Australian flag carrier to retire its remaining 747-400s a few years earlier than planned.
May 02, 2018
Further details are emerging of Rolls-Royce’s plan to flight test the company’s UltraFan future commercial engine technology demonstrator with Airbus as part of a wider strategy that targets entry-into-service from the mid-2020s.
May 01, 2018
Emirates Airline has temporarily grounded some aircraft to optimize operations as demand slows and fewer flight crew are available.
Jun 02, 2025
CEO Campbell Wilson says Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays at seat providers.
Jun 01, 2025
The U.S. has suspended sales of aircraft technologies to China for use by state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer Comac, industry sources say.
Jun 01, 2025
IndiGo is moving to boost its international operation, with a follow-on order for Airbus A350s and a new partnership deal to increase connecting opportunities.
Jun 01, 2025
EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend its Boeing 777-300ER leases and is refurbishing cabins on some of its Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-200s.
Jun 01, 2025
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.
May 30, 2025
A powder metal part-contamination problem affects hundreds of Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines on Boeing 757s and C-17s that will require inspections.
May 30, 2025
Royal Jordanian (RJ) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from lessor Avolon, as it continues its major fleet revitalization.
May 30, 2025
The Channel Islands-based carrier is experiencing an aircraft shortage that has caused flight cancellations and implementation of some temporary route cuts.