Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 06, 2019
Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. (MITAC) Sept. 5 to enter negotiations to buy 100 SpaceJet M100 aircraft.
Sep 05, 2019
CFM International is maintaining LEAP-1B engine production at its current level despite the financial impact of the Boeing 737 MAX situation.
Sep 04, 2019
Dedicated Boeing operator Alaska Airlines continues to be coy about whether it will hold onto any of its Airbus aircraft acquired in its Virgin America purchase, but one of the airline’s top executives acknowledges the A321neo has advantages not found in the 737 family.
Sep 04, 2019
Emirates blasted engine manufacturers GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce for performance and reliability shortfalls and has shelved confirmation of large outstanding Airbus and Boeing orders until it has clarity about schedules and guarantees.
Sep 03, 2019
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) plans to withdraw its fleet of Avro RJs from service by early 2020.
Apr 18, 2024
A deadline approaches for external parties to lodge “expressions of interest” in the island nation’s flag-carrier.
Apr 18, 2024
Boeing is working to validate recommendations for inspections on 787 forward pressure bulkheads to identify potential problems in the critical subassemblies.
Apr 18, 2024
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
Apr 18, 2024
The primary purpose of the new joint program is to serve as a replacement for the L-410 twin-turboprop, production of which was suspended in 2022.
Apr 18, 2024
China has wrapped up its first joint research meeting for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft project, following Russia's withdrawal from the project in 2023.
Apr 18, 2024
CEO Leslie Thng explains how Scoot has become one of the world’s most successful budget airlines and why it is introducing the Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet.
Apr 17, 2024
The airline has forged agreements with two lessors to lease 35 Airbus A321neos powered by CFM engines with deliveries expected in 2026 and 2027.
Apr 17, 2024
Boeing’s efforts to address widespread organizational safety problems were met with sharp criticism in two U.S. congressional hearings April 17.