Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 25, 2014
When Air Transport World was launched 50 years ago, the airline industry was just five years into the “Civil Jet Age.” The first issue of ATW in May 1964 excitedly chronicled how the fast-growing business had used jet aircraft to increase worldwide annual revenue by 45% to $7 billion in 1963 compared to $4.8 billion in 1958. In 2013, worldwide airline revenue topped $700 billion—a more than 100 times increase in the 50 years this magazine has been publishing.
Feb 25, 2014
Will airliners always look the same as they do today? The answer is taking shape in research centers in Europe and the US, but will depend on when Airbus and Boeing begin designing their next generation of all-new aircraft.
Feb 25, 2014
The US Aerospace Industries Association projected that US civil aircraft sales reached $67 billion last year, which would be an increase of about 8% over 2012. This number reflects the current strength of the world’s commercial aircraft market.
Feb 24, 2014
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) could be in the market for around 40 Airbus A320neos, along with up to 10 of each of the Boeing 777X and re-engined A330, should the latter program go ahead with GE engines.
Jul 18, 2022
The 130-aircraft order is a major vote-of-confidence in the future of the yet-to-be-certified stretch-MAX model.
Jul 18, 2022
The recent establishment of a second 737-800 freighter conversion line at Boeing's MRO facility at London Gatwick signals its strategy of providing flexibility in search of capacity.
Jul 18, 2022
Offshore vertical-lift specialist Bristow could acquire up to 50 Lilium Jets after signing a "non-binding memorandum of understanding."
Jul 18, 2022
The Raytheon companies are developing a hybrid-electric technology demonstrator program.
Jul 18, 2022
More than 2,000 hours of development and certification testing have been completed so far.
Jul 17, 2022
Rolls sees 2030 as the likely timing for service entry,
Jul 17, 2022
Liquid hydrogen ground tests will begin later this year.
Jul 17, 2022
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal is optimistic about the order pipeline.