Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 22, 2018
Florida-based regional carrier Silver Airways has firmed its intention to take an initial batch of 20 ATR turboprops, from an LOI for up to 50 of the aircraft signed in August 2017.
Jan 22, 2018
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR booked firm orders for 113 aircraft in 2017, a significant bounce-back from 2016’s figure of 36.
Jan 22, 2018
Buoyed by better-than-expected flight-test performance, Embraer said it is just weeks away from finalizing certification of the E190-E2, the first of the company’s second-generation, re-engined single-aisle airliners to reach this stage.
Jan 19, 2018
With an MOU for up to 36 new A380s, Emirates is assuring that production of the ultra-large widebody will continue for another 10 years. Was it gallantry or pressure that led to this outcome?
Jan 19, 2018
Korean Air plans to phase out more of its older passenger and cargo aircraft this year as it upgrades its fleet with several widebody and narrowbody deliveries.
Nov 14, 2024
All Nippon Airways continues to grapple with engine-related aircraft availability issues with its Boeing 787 and Airbus A320neo-family fleets.
Nov 14, 2024
Air Canada is examining reworking the balance of owned and leased aircraft in its fleet to create more flexibility.
Nov 14, 2024
As the Airbus A321XLR enters revenue service, industry is gauging whether it can live up to its game-changing promises.
Nov 13, 2024
The EL9’s debut—at least in concept form—came one year and two days after the company’s EL-2 Goldfinch technology demonstrator made its first flight.
Nov 13, 2024
ATR is ceasing work on the STOL version of the ATR 42-600 to focus on upgrades for the turboprop aimed at lowering operating costs for its airline customers.
Nov 13, 2024
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Nov 13, 2024
Wheels Up increases corporate travel customers and revamps fleet as it focuses on profitability in 2025.
Nov 13, 2024
Vietnam Airlines is planning to make a decision on a firm order for 50 narrowbody aircraft next year and is open to considering all manufacturers, the CEO says.