Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 01, 2011
New York-based Bernstein Research said Boeing is closer to resolving the weight reduction challenges of the 787-9, which will lead to a compelling 787-10. In a client report, Bernstein said that Boeing leadership now believes it can "launch a 787-10 stretch (potentially going as high as 335 seats) that would have a range greater than 6,000 n.m., without requiring a redesign of the main gear or extensive changes to the wing."
Jun 01, 2011
Cathay Pacific Airways CEO John Slosar told ATW in Sydney that the airline will examine the viability of very large aircraft for its network over the next two years.
Jun 01, 2011
Braathens Leasing Limited, a subsidiary of Braathens Aviation of Sweden, placed a firm order for five Bombardier CSeries100s and five CSeries300s valued at $635 million at list prices, providing a boost to the Canadian manufact.urer's narrowbody aircraft program
May 31, 2011
ATR said Tuesday it received EASA certification for its ATR 72-600. Flight testing began in the summer 2009 and delivery of the first aircraft will occur this summer to Royal Air Maroc, which ordered four ATR 72-600s and two ATR 42-600s. Since launching the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 programs in October 2007, ATR has received orders for a total of 141 aircraft in the series.
May 31, 2011
China Southern Airlines said Tuesday in a widely cited filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase six 777 freighters valued at $1.58 billion based on list prices, although it noted that it received "price concessions" making the cost "significantly lower" than list prices.
Sep 10, 2020
The aerospace arm of ST Engineering is ramping up its Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) capabilities at its Guangzhou, China, and San Antonio, Texas, facilities as the MRO reacts to the demand for air cargo capacity resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.
Sep 09, 2020
Ask the Editors: Mitsubishi’s inexperience with developing commercial aircraft has led to a series of delays in its regional jet program.
Sep 09, 2020
Airbus has completed three test flights using two of its own Airbus A350s with the autopilot engaged in its Fello’fly wake vortex-riding project.
Sep 09, 2020
The French government has reiterated its desire to see a hydrogen-fueled Airbus flying in service by 2035, firmly reacting to those claiming the move is too risky.
Sep 09, 2020
A lack of “clear information” from Boeing on the return of the 737 MAX is hampering Ethiopian Airlines’ ability to make decisions on its future narrowbody fleet as it studies the Airbus A220, according to the flag-carrier’s CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.
Sep 09, 2020
Most observers agree that aircraft manufacturers are still too optimistic with regards to demand for new aircraft.
Sep 09, 2020
The organizer of Airshow China issued then retracted a cancellation announcement for the biennial exhibition set to be held at Zhuhai in November.
Sep 08, 2020
A newly revealed Boeing 787 production issue has been slowing deliveries of the widebody twin, prompting Boeing to hold up completed aircraft for fixes and work with the FAA to determine what ramifications the issue may have for the in-service fleet.