Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 14, 2017
Bombardier continues to project strong growth in the large regional jet and small single-aisle airliner markets despite a slight decline in its 20-year commercial-aircraft forecast as a result of expected slower economic growth in China.
Sep 14, 2017
Chinese carriers introduced 51 aircraft in August, expanding the fleet of domestic airlines to 3,131 aircraft, according to the China’s Civil Aviation Data Analysis Co.
Sep 13, 2017
Aircraft Briefs-Sept. 13, 2017
Sep 13, 2017
Russia’s Irkut Corp. has started the second stage of in-plant development tests for the MC-21-300, the manufacturer said Sept. 13.
Sep 13, 2017
Cathay Pacific Airways has finalized an order with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft.
Nov 13, 2024
Images and articles from our archives provide a glimpse back into the history of Southwest Airlines, how its brand has evolved and how the company has grown.
Nov 12, 2024
The FAA has prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti following confirmed incidents of gunfire hitting two Airbus A320 aircraft over Port-au-Prince.
Nov 12, 2024
Boeing expects to need several weeks to restart production on affected programs with deliveries likely to ramp up in a similarly slow fashion.
Nov 12, 2024
American Airlines is examining options for its older Boeing 777-200ERs including potential refurbishment and possible aircraft replacements.
Nov 12, 2024
The now-resolved machinists strike affected the 737, 767, and 777 lines; of the 14 deliveries, 10 were cleared by the FAA before the Sept. 13 walkout began.
Nov 12, 2024
Vertical Aerospace unveiled its Flightpath 2030 strategic plan, spelling out an ambitious set of goals related to production, finances and tech development.
Nov 12, 2024
Virgin Atlantic and BA are making changes to their networks because of issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power their Boeing 787 fleets.
Nov 12, 2024
Japan Airlines is considering orders for regional jets next year, as the flag carrier continues its fleet modernization program with more jet deliveries.