The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 has passed the halfway mark in its flight test program and has made “significant strides” toward its mid-2020 first delivery to All Nippon Airways, Mitsubishi Aircraft executives said at the Farnborough Airshow.
David Neeleman—the founder of JetBlue Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines—said the Airbus A220-300’s superior range capability was the key factor in the fleet decision for a new U.S.-based startup airline for which he has put together a group of investors.
Airbus is trying to move fast into the middle of the market segment with further A321neo improvements in an effort to make the business case for Boeing’s proposed new mid-market aircraft (NMA) even more challenging.
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. was forced to withdraw the MRJ90 from the Farnborough Airshow flight-display line up after the test aircraft was damaged in a ground collision at the show.
With the C Series now in Airbus' hands and rebranded to the A220, Bombardier has come to the 2018 Farnborough Airshow with a renewed focus on the regional market.
Boeing NeXt brings together the aerospace giant’s research investments to develop new markets such as on-demand cargo drones, urban air taxis and even hypersonic airliners.
Environmental group says new supersonic transports will have higher emissions, noise and fuel burn than subsonic airliners—requiring either new engines or new standards.
Embraer is showcasing its E190-E2 in shark livery at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow. Watch as our editors discuss the upgrades to the original model and Embraer's business focus.
PARIS–Air France-KLM, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines said they were streamlining their two existing agreements into a single joint venture (JV) carrying some 1.25 million passengers per year between Europe and China.
Brazilian carrier GOL Airlines plans to convert 30 of its current Boeing 737-8 orders to 737-10 models, and has ordered an additional 15 737-8s, the company said at the Farnborough Airshow.
Lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has struck out in a new direction in its acquisition policy by making its first direct order for a batch of aircraft. Previously, the San Francisco-based company has specialized in sale-and-leaseback deals to build its portfolio of around 180 aircraft.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of the first of its Airbus A350-900 orders, and will use the aircraft to debut nonstop flights to New York JFK.
China’s Sichuan Airlines firmed its previously-announced order for 10 Airbus A350-900s at the Farnborough Airshow, adding increased long-haul capacity to the airline’s all-Airbus fleet.
Bonn, Germany-based DHL Express placed a firm order for 14 Boeing 777 freighters valued at $4.7 billion at list prices, plus took purchase options for seven more 777Fs.
Despite its recent travails with its Trent 1000, Rolls-Royce is striking an upbeat tone at the Farnborough Airshow, highlighting the imminent certification of its Trent 7000.
