LaGuardia runway EMAS saves Pence 737
An engineered materials arrestor system (EMAS) prevented a chartered Boeing 737 from a potentially serious crash after it skidded off the runway after landing at New York LaGuardia airport Oct. 27.
Saudi-Egyptian carrier Nesma Airlines begins services
Saudi-Egyptian carrier Nesma Airlines has begun services from Hail, in the north of Saudi Arabia, as domestic competition in the country intensifies. Photo Nesma Airlines A320
Lufthansa's last 737 to fly Oct. 29
Lufthansa will phase out its last Boeing 737 on Oct. 29 after completing a flight from Milan to Frankfurt. Photo: Lufthansa 737-300
UPS places Boeing 747-8 freighter order
United Parcel Service (UPS) has ordered 14 Boeing 747-8 freighters and placed options on 14 more of the type.
Airbus conducts first HBC flight tests
Airbus has conducted the first flight test of its new standard high-bandwidth connectivity (HBC) on an A330.
SAS takes first A320neo
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft, becoming the first airline in Scandinavia to operate the type.
UK backs third runway at LHR
A UK government committee has selected a third runway at London Heathrow Airport as the best option to boost capacity in the UK south east.
Thales to install IFE on Emirates' new 777X fleet
Dubai-based Emirates Airline will equip its upcoming fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) system, the two companies announced Oct. 25.
Rockwell Collins-B/E Aerospace deal
Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace will consolidate headquarters and move quickly to realize synergies, Rockwell Collins said Monday after announcing plans to acquire aircraft cabin supplier B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion in a deal that is expected to complete in spring 2017. Photo: B/E Aerospace-Super Diamond Business Class Seats
Rolls-royce UltraFan gearbox makes initial run
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has run what it describes as the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time.
LaGuardia runway EMAS saves Pence 737
An engineered materials arrestor system (EMAS) prevented a chartered Boeing 737 from a potentially serious crash after it skidded off the runway after landing at New York LaGuardia airport Oct. 27.
Saudi-Egyptian carrier Nesma Airlines begins services
Saudi-Egyptian carrier Nesma Airlines has begun services from Hail, in the north of Saudi Arabia, as domestic competition in the country intensifies. Photo Nesma Airlines A320
Lufthansa's last 737 to fly Oct. 29
Lufthansa will phase out its last Boeing 737 on Oct. 29 after completing a flight from Milan to Frankfurt. Photo: Lufthansa 737-300
UPS places Boeing 747-8 freighter order
United Parcel Service (UPS) has ordered 14 Boeing 747-8 freighters and placed options on 14 more of the type.
Airbus conducts first HBC flight tests
Airbus has conducted the first flight test of its new standard high-bandwidth connectivity (HBC) on an A330.
SAS takes first A320neo
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft, becoming the first airline in Scandinavia to operate the type.
UK backs third runway at LHR
A UK government committee has selected a third runway at London Heathrow Airport as the best option to boost capacity in the UK south east.
Thales to install IFE on Emirates' new 777X fleet
Dubai-based Emirates Airline will equip its upcoming fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) system, the two companies announced Oct. 25.
Rockwell Collins-B/E Aerospace deal
Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace will consolidate headquarters and move quickly to realize synergies, Rockwell Collins said Monday after announcing plans to acquire aircraft cabin supplier B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion in a deal that is expected to complete in spring 2017. Photo: B/E Aerospace-Super Diamond Business Class Seats
Rolls-royce UltraFan gearbox makes initial run
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has run what it describes as the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time.
