Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 24, 2014
Nobody wants a surprise during an aircraft flight test program, but if it happens, that’s the right place for it to happen and much can be done to mitigate the impact.
Jun 24, 2014
After years of missteps, false promises and multiple delays on the 787-8 and A380 programs, Boeing and Airbus are cruising into the Farnborough Airshow able to boast about smooth, successful flight test programs for the 787-9 and A350-900, respectively.
Jun 23, 2014
UK carrier Virgin Atlantic has firmed up one of its five Boeing 787-9 options and will decide this year whether to cancel or further defer its Airbus A380 order.
Jun 23, 2014
Russia’s VIM Avia is considering adding the Embraer E-195 to its fleet, according to airline spokesperson Elena Fedorova.
Jun 23, 2014
British Airways (BA) has unveiled new seats and cabin interiors for its short-haul fleet, which operate domestic and European services from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Oct 28, 2022
The airframer still intends to deliver “around 700” commercial aircraft in 2022.
Oct 28, 2022
India’s Tata Group aims to consolidate its multiple airline holdings and increase market share.
Oct 27, 2022
As Pratt & Whitney works to ramp up production of the PW1000G back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and beyond, the engine maker hopes to accelerate assembly with new process improvements and increased automation.
Oct 27, 2022
Efforts to build up U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity to at least 3 billion gal. a year by 2030 have taken steps forward, with startups Alder Fuels and LanzaJet announcing progress in establishing their first plants.
Oct 27, 2022
International Airlines Group shareholders have approved pending orders for an additional 37 Airbus A320neo and 50 Boeing 737 MAX airliners.
Oct 27, 2022
Pratt & Whitney’s $10 billion investment in the geared turbofan (GTF) was meant for the long haul, and the company is taking no chances as it prepares to introduce the first major new derivative of the PW1000 engine program—the GTF Advantage (GTFA).
Oct 27, 2022
Boeing has dialed down its growth forecast and aircraft demand for the Chinese market over the next two decade, as China is expected to face “economic headwinds” amid protracted border closures and icy trade relations with the West.
Oct 27, 2022
Rule would mandate accessibility on new narrowbodies.