Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
May 14, 2014
Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Jiuyuan Airlines (9 Air) has committed to 50 Boeing 737s, including Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAXs.
May 13, 2014
Bombardier will this month deliver a CRJ900 to American Airlines with enhancements providing a 5.5% improvement in fuel burn over previous CRJ900s.
May 13, 2014
How do you combine two recognized industry benchmark flight-deck designs into an even safer hybrid while including novel features and margins for growth for the air traffic environment of the 2030s and beyond?
May 13, 2014
Airbus’ commercial aircraft business has posted an 18% jump in its first-quarter EBIT, although its parent has warned that the A350 program remains challenging.
Sep 29, 2022
The COMAC C919 airliner attained its airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Sept. 29, more than five years after first flight.
Sep 29, 2022
A federal judge could give final approval Dec. 14 to a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and its board of directors regarding the 737 MAX.
Sep 28, 2022
Leaders of Europe’s Clean Aviation research initiative believe the program is on track to see decreases in aircraft greenhouse gas emissions by 30% within the next decade.
Sep 28, 2022
JetBlue has invested in New York-based Air Company, which promises to produce a carbon-negative fuel made from captured CO2.
Sep 28, 2022
Industry veterans agree the regional sector will serve as a proving ground for new aircraft concepts—but they do not agree on the specifics.
Sep 27, 2022
The return of more long-haul flying will help boost Rolls-Royce average shop-visit volume in the low double digits for the next few years, the company projects.
Sep 27, 2022
First flight of the all-electric commuter and cargo aircraft prototype is a major milestone on the road toward the fielding of a new generation of sustainable air vehicles.
Sep 26, 2022
The UK LCC—the first carrier to offset its network-wide emissions at no additional cost to passengers—will end this policy in 2023.