Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 24, 2019
The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) forecasts a Chinese market for 6,119 aircraft of approximately 120 to 200 seats over the coming 20 years.
Sep 23, 2019
Some operators of Engine Alliance GP7000-series powered Airbus A380s face more stringent engine fan hub assembly inspections after examination of the hub that separated during an uncontained failure two years ago pointed to higher risk of cracks.
Sep 23, 2019
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking into the second PW1500G engine failure involving a low-pressure compressor stage 1 rotor in two months—both involving Swiss International Air Lines A220-300s operating the same route.
Sep 23, 2019
Rolls-Royce’s decision to accelerate swaps of older intermediate pressure turbine (IPT) blades is adding pressure to its overhaul shops and will keep the number of Boeing 787s grounded because of Trent 1000 engine issues higher than previously projected well into 2020.
Sep 23, 2019
New generation aircraft types have dramatically expanded route and market prospects for airlines, and in the longer-term new technologies will pose more opportunities and challenges for operators, according to a panel of aviation industry experts at the World Routes conference in Adelaide.
Sep 19, 2025
At the 42nd ICAO Assembly, IATA wants ICAO states to reaffirm their commitment to making CORSIA the only economic measure to manage aviation’s climate impact.
Sep 19, 2025
New details have emerged of the Rolls-Royce-led Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations (Unified) UltraFan test program.
Sep 19, 2025
Aegean Airlines expects to have 12-14 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft out of service over the next 12 months due to GTF engine inspections and maintenance.
Sep 19, 2025
If turboprop manufacturer ATR develops its 50-seater model, the U.S. will need to build up maintenance provision for ATR aircraft, which is currently lacking.
Sep 19, 2025
In the past, aluminum coming from end-of-life aircraft could be used as an ingredient in new ingots. This time, one kg of end-of-life aluminum converts into one kg of aircraft production-ready metal.
Sep 19, 2025
Regional aircraft have growing relevance in airline markets, despite the trend among carriers in to upsize, says the president of Jetcraft Commercial.
Sep 19, 2025
Air Canada will upgrade the cabins of 25 Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft, aiming to retrofit the interiors to be more in line with mainline aircraft.
Sep 19, 2025
After Boeing's CEO warned that certification of the 777-9 will take longer still, editors break down the certification process and explain why its taking so long.