Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 21, 2016
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery believes a new rule, which initially limits Chinese startup airlines to smaller aircraft, could create opportunities for the Embraer E190.
Oct 21, 2016
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is preparing to add the fourth and final test aircraft to its E190-E2 program, which has now accumulated 241 flight hours.
Oct 20, 2016
Cairo-based EgyptAir has inked a deal to purchase eight new Boeing 737NGs, with first delivery expected in February 2017, according to an EgyptAir statement.
Oct 19, 2016
IATA and global IT provider SITA said the tracking rates of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology could reduce the number of mishandled bags by up to 25% and save the air transport industry over $3 billion by 2022, according to a paper released Oct. 19 at the IATA World Passenger Symposium in Dubai, UAE.
Mar 12, 2024
The first production GE-powered 787, which never entered service, is being scrapped to feed the maturing 787 fleet's spares needs.
Mar 12, 2024
While Swiss International Air Lines works to mitigate the impact of GTF-related groundings, CEO Dieter Vranckx is looking ahead to what will replace its 777s.
Mar 12, 2024
Challenges with the reliability and availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have forced Air New Zealand to suspend flights to Chicago.
Mar 12, 2024
For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.
Mar 11, 2024
The largest aircraft lessors could receive more than $2B by 2025 as insurance settlements from lost business and assets in Russia pay out faster than expected.
Mar 11, 2024
Airlink is looking to standardize its fleet of Embraer E190s and E195s, before eventually considering a move to larger capacity aircraft.
Mar 11, 2024
Generally, European LCCs are performing quite well, although this might be expected, given the efficient nature of the way they do business.
Mar 11, 2024
Aircraft portfolio deals, particularly among regional aircraft lessors, appear to be gaining momentum.