Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 11, 2012
American Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER as part of the airline's fleet modernization effort and global network strategy.
Dec 11, 2012
Qatar Airways has altered its order for the forthcoming Airbus A350 XWB, moving to the larger models in the range.
Dec 10, 2012
China Airlines will order six Boeing 777-300ERs as a part of a fleet renewal plan to meet the fast-growing market demand.
Dec 10, 2012
Turkish Airlines has firmed up its commitment for 15 Boeing 777-300ERs and five options in a deal valued at $4.7 billion.
Dec 07, 2012
Lufthansa will introduce a new premium-economy class on its long-haul fleet as first-class demand weakens.
Jun 28, 2021
It is an inconvenient truth that China means a lot to Boeing—and to U.S. foreign trade, manufacturing and employment.
Jun 25, 2021
A UK-funded research program is developing a hybrid hydrogen and electric propulsion architecture that could offer a stepwise approach to introducing cryogenic and superconducting technology while easing the path to certification of the technology.
Jun 25, 2021
As the gradual lifting of travel restrictions sets the stage for a swift traffic recovery this summer, Airbus and Boeing plan on sticking to strategies that can now be described as proven.
Jun 25, 2021
The decision to reactivate the four-engine widebodies, that were being phased out from its fleet, follows Lufthansa witnessing growing demand for first-class services.
Jun 25, 2021
Why the WTO pact is essential to blunting the China challenge.
Jun 25, 2021
After more than 40 years is the open rotor finally ready for prime time? Here’s a look at the steps on its development path.
Jun 25, 2021
GE/Safran demonstrator aims to make open rotor a reality for new single aisles after 40 years of research, tests and abandoned attempts.
Jun 24, 2021
As Airbus evaluates liquid hydrogen as a possible route to zero-emission commercial aviation by the mid-2030s, it has begun a research program to explore the potential of cryogenically cooled electric propulsion for large civil aircraft.