Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron, Thierry Dubois
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is hopeful that worsening relations between the US administration and Iran will not hinder its business relationship with Tehran.
Aircraft & Propulsion

China Express Airlines has secured approval for an initial public offering (IPO) to expand its fleet, becoming the first regional carrier in China to launch an IPO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Bombardier has made a last-ditch attempt to reopen the U.S. investigation into pricing of the C Series, but may have been misled by reporting on the increased range Embraer is now quoting for the E190-E2.
Program Management

By Jens Flottau
Boeing’s plan for a new mid-market airplane (NMA) has been met with some hesitation by the aircraft finance and leasing community, as illustrated in comments made by Dublin-based lessor AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery issued a stark warning to the aircraft financing world, arguing that favorable conditions mark a lack of much-needed structural change in the industry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery has, for the first time, expressed support for the possible combination with Boeing, which was confirmed by the two companies Dec. 21, 2017.
Aircraft & Propulsion

For French-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), consolidated 2017 firm orders and estimated order values, organized by customer name.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Nensel
Irish lessor AerCap firmed an order with Rolls-Royce to power 10 forthcoming Boeing 787-9s with Trent 1000-TEN engines—a transaction valued at $450 million at list prices—the UK engine manufacturer said Jan. 22.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM is planning to order new aircraft to update portions of the fleets of regional airline HOP!, Netherlands-based KLM and LCC Transavia, according to CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
International Airlines Group (IAG) appears to be taking another serious look at a follow-on order for more Airbus A380s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The Boeing 787-10, the third and largest 787 variant, has gained US FAA certification, clearing the way for first delivery to Singapore Airlines during the first half of 2018.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Florida-based regional carrier Silver Airways has firmed its intention to take an initial batch of 20 ATR turboprops, from an LOI for up to 50 of the aircraft signed in August 2017.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR booked firm orders for 113 aircraft in 2017, a significant bounce-back from 2016’s figure of 36.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Buoyed by better-than-expected flight-test performance, Embraer said it is just weeks away from finalizing certification of the E190-E2, the first of the company’s second-generation, re-engined single-aisle airliners to reach this stage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Buoyed by better-than-expected flight-test performance, Embraer says it is just weeks away from finalizing certification of the E190-E2, the first of the company’s second-generation, reengined single-aisle airliners to reach this stage.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air plans to phase out more of its older passenger and cargo aircraft this year as it upgrades its fleet with several widebody and narrowbody deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed it is in final negotiations with Airbus for a large batch of A320neo narrowbodies following a Reuters report, citing SAS CFO Goran Jansson, that the carrier will purchase 40-50 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
French investment banking firm Natixis has acquired a minority stake in new Irish lessor and asset management company Airborne Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Aircraft & Propulsion

For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2017 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the end of the 2017 fourth quarter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Aircraft Briefs-Jan. 18, 2018
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2017, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Airbus said it will continue to build the A380 for at least another decade following a commitment from Emirates Airline to add at least 20 aircraft to its backlog.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Emirates Airline has announced a $16 billion deal for up to 36 additional Airbus A380s, securing production of the aircraft type for another 10 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2017, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Berlin-based Germania is preparing its most comprehensive fleet renewal program beginning in 2020.
Aircraft & Propulsion