Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 09, 2011
Caribbean Airlines (BW) took delivery of its first of nine ATR 72-600s, becoming the first operator of the new -600 series in a $200 million contract (ATW Daily News, Feb. 2). The aircraft are configured with 68 seats and will be equipped with inflight entertainment.
Nov 08, 2011
Transaero Airlines (UN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing for four 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft, making it the first customer in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe for the passenger version of 747-8.
Nov 07, 2011
WheelTug and EL AL Israel Airlines (LY) on Monday announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) under which LY will “obtain a substantial part of the initial production of WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems for Boeing 737NG aircraft for installation on their own aircraft subject to financial and operational feasibility checks and regulatory approvals.” LY is the launch customer for the system.
Nov 07, 2011
LOT Polish Airlines’ (LO) first 787 delivery has again been postponed, according to LO CEO Marcin Pirog. "We have recently received new delivery dates. The first 787 will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2012 instead of April 2012,” Pirog told the Polish News Agency PAP last week (ATW Daily News, Oct. 21). “The next two aircraft are to reach Poland within two months after the delivery of the first one,” PAP reported.
Nov 07, 2011
CIT Aerospace, the aircraft leasing unit of CIT Group, signed an agreement with Embraer for up to 30 Embraer 190 and/or 195 jets, with 10 firm orders. Deliveries are scheduled through 2015, the manufacturer said.
Nov 24, 2020
From wing tips to lighter materials to low emission/fuel efficient engines, industry players agree the end goals for aviation sustainability are more important than ever.
Nov 24, 2020
With COVID-19 restrictions tightening, European carriers are facing an even tougher winter than they feared at the height of the crisis.
Nov 24, 2020
Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide is building a prototype of its fuel-saving electric towing system.
Nov 24, 2020
The combined carrier will hold a dominant position in the South Korean market and could be among the top 10 largest globally.
Nov 23, 2020
The promise the French industry made this past June to make its supply chain stronger is beginning to materialize.
Nov 23, 2020
Chinese airlines generally expect the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to withdraw its grounding order on the Boeing 737 MAX no later than March 2021, industry sources said.
Nov 23, 2020
From the world's first commercial jet airliner in 1940s to the emergence of a new generation of regional jets in the 1990s, here's an overview of some of the most significant single-aisles in history.
Nov 23, 2020
The resilient air cargo sector is adjusting to a pandemic-related spike in medical deliveries and a shift toward more online purchasing.