Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 28, 2017
Air Zimbabwe plans to order three Chinese-manufactured MA60 turboprops, according to widespread Chinese news reports, quoting Zimbabwe’s local media bulawayo24.
Nov 28, 2017
Airbus has named Rolls-Royce civil aerospace president Eric Schulz as EVP-chief of sales, marketing and contracts, to succeed John Leahy after 33 years at the company.
Nov 28, 2017
Three major European manufacturing groups plan to take a significant step toward hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft, they announced Nov. 28.
Nov 28, 2017
Taiwanese carrier Mandarin Airlines took delivery of the first of three ATR 72-600s Nov. 24 on long-term lease from Singapore-based lessor Avation.
Nov 27, 2017
The Air France Airbus A380 that was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Canada two months ago after one of its four engines failed is expected to return to scheduled service in January.
Aug 22, 2024
A recent draft FAA inspection mandate for PW1500 and PW1900 parts is the latest step in the extensive plan to mitigate risk from contaminated powder metal.
Aug 22, 2024
Issues with the new PD-8 turbofan engines may again delay the certification of the import-free variant of Russia’s Superjet 100 (SJ-100) regional jet.
Aug 22, 2024
The replacement of aging, large regional jets and smaller members of mainline jet families provides a potential addressable market of around 2,000 aircraft.
Aug 22, 2024
FACC is evaluating increased global cooperation as costs in Europe are creating a significant disadvantage in the race to remain competitive.
Aug 22, 2024
The startup’s blended wing plan is moving forward with new airline funding and a growing development team.
Aug 22, 2024
The A330neo, not yet the success story Airbus has hoped for, may find its biggest opportunity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aug 21, 2024
Emirates has agreed to buy the remaining five of a total of seven Airbus A380s it had been leasing from Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited.
Aug 20, 2024
The Boeing 777-9 with the severed thrust link component has the fewest hours and cycles but was the most active since formal FAA testing began five weeks ago.