Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 25, 2014
Busy day today, Sept. 25, at both of Airbus’ major European facilities. In Toulouse this morning, the A320neo took its maiden flight, while in Hamburg this afternoon Etihad Airways will see the roll-out of its first A380. I’m in Hamburg for that roll-out and there have been hints that news will also be delivered along with the aircraft. Of course, this particular A380 is news in itself because when it begins service in December, it will be the first “hotel in the sky” with include an ultra-premium, two-person “Residence” class along with first-class “Apartments.”
Sep 24, 2014
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is scheduled to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 Thursday during ceremonies in Hamburg.
Sep 24, 2014
Air traffic surveillance and tracking specialist Aireon said it will offer its Aircraft Locating and Emergency Response Tracking (Aireon ALERT) global emergency tracking solution free of charge to the aviation community for any automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft.
Sep 23, 2014
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark is trying to persuade Airbus to launch a re-engined A380, pledging to place an order for at least 60 A380neo aircraft if the manufacturer were to move forward with the program in the next six months.
Sep 23, 2014
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Scoot is looking to expand and consolidate its route network in the fourth quarter of 2015 as it phases out its Boeing 777-200ER fleet with new 787 aircraft.
Oct 12, 2022
Deutsche Aircraft has decided to use fewer suppliers for its Dornier D328eco program, after experiencing some materials-sourcing setbacks, but the first test aircraft and the overall program remain on track.
Oct 12, 2022
The deal, which includes six options, gives Cargolux direct replacements for all 15 747-400Fs in its fleet.
Oct 12, 2022
The Indian LCC is making its first foray into widebody aircraft, with the carrier reportedly planning to wet-lease three Boeing 777s for international routes.
Oct 11, 2022
The latest study on the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, commissioned by NGO Carbon Market Watch, says European airlines are misleading consumers with claims of carbon-neutral flying.
Oct 11, 2022
Raytheon Technologies has made a minority investment in Swiss electric propulsion startup H55, a technology spinoff from the Solar Impulse solar-powered, around-the-world aircraft project.
Oct 11, 2022
With feedstock availability likely to be a challenge to the U.S. target of producing 3 billion gal. per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, Honeywell UOP has launched a process that will enable aviation to tap into existing large-scale ethanol production capacity.aviation to tap into existing large-scale ethanol production capacity.
Oct 11, 2022
Boeing pushed out more than 50 deliveries in September as both 737 MAX and 787 figures rose.
Oct 11, 2022
The center will fabricate composite aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselages, for customers using automated and high-rate processing with smart manufacturing technologies