Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Rolls-Royce has appointed Tom Bell as president and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, a post he will hold alongside his current position as president-defense.
Airlines & Lessors

The Embraer E190-E2, the first aircraft in the Brazilian manufacturer’s E-Jet E2 program, has received its type certificate from Brazilian regulator ANAC, the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for first delivery to Norwegian regional airline Widerøe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Airbus has rolled out the first A350-900 ultra-long range version from the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The advent of large, commercial unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) for cargo and passengers is closer than most people believe, and legislators and regulators should begin work now to enable their certification and introduction over the next 20 years, according to a new report by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
The creation of a standalone aerospace business made up of United Technologies Corp. (UTC) divisions is under consideration as UTC executives contemplate their next move after the expected regulatory approval of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins this summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bradley Perrett
China Huarong Financial Leasing has signed an order agreement for 30 COMAC C919s and 20 ARJ21s, the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Culled from IATA's annual safety performance report, accidents in 2017 involving all turboprop aircraft where the accident resulted in a hull loss.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Culled from IATA's annual report on accidents involving all jet aircraft where the accident resulted in a hull loss.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Culled from IATA's 2017 Airline Safety Performance report, an overview of total accidents, fatal accidents, and fatality totals for commercial aviation flights, specifically scheduled/carter passenger or cargo service.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Overall safety performance for 2017 compared to 2016, culled from IATA's 2017 Airline Safety Performance report.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Hawaiian Airlines is experiencing a further operational and planning disruption because of Airbus A321neo delivery delays related to issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Parts for the first 777-9 are arriving from all over the world at Everett, Washington, where preparations for assembly and testing of the first of Boeing’s new-generation 777X twinjet family are in the final phases.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Israeli startup Eviation has selected Kokam to supply batteries to power a nine-passenger, all-electric regional aircraft, to fly by early 2019.
Aerospace

By Adrian Schofield
Thai AirAsia (TAA) intends to grow its fleet and network this year, as the carrier looks to capitalize on Thailand’s surging international tourist numbers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Tianjin Cargo Airlines has secured approval for three Boeing 737 family freighters from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), paving the way for a May 2 launch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is working on a new economy-class product, which could be unveiled as early at 2019, likely at next year’s ITB Berlin.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Graham Warwick
Israeli startup Eviation Aviation has selected South Korea’s Kokam to supply lithium-polymer batteries for its initial Alice all-electric regional aircraft, and
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand plans to launch a nonstop flight from Auckland to Taipei, Taiwan, as the latest step in its strategy of growing its Pacific Rim destinations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
As the first A350-1000 enters service, Airbus must use the timing advantage to gain market share ahead of the Boeing 777X’s entry into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Airbus CEO Tom Enders says the latest issue means “more work, stress and strain and more disruptions for our customers.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The Qantas Group has confirmed it will take delivery of 18 Airbus A321neo long-range (A321LR) aircraft beginning in mid-2020, which will be used by its Jetstar LCC subsidiary for fleet replacement and growth.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bradley Perrett
The first Aviation Corp. of China (AVIC) MA700 turboprop airliner should be rolled out around the middle of 2019, following the start of manufacturing of long-lead parts in December 2017.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Embraer CEO Paulo Cesar Silva expects his company and Boeing to find a set-up for the planned combination of the businesses “in the next weeks.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

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Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Pratt & Whitney is reverting to a previous configuration of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engine’s high pressure compressor (HPC) aft hub knife-edge seal to get its production line moving again and fix in-service engines affected by issues with the modified design.
Aircraft & Propulsion