Aircraft & Propulsion

Luxembourg-based freight carrier Cargolux said it has become the first operator to fly 1 million hours with GE Aviation’s GEnx engine, which powers its Boeing 747-8F aircraft.

Boeing has created an internal “innovation cell” called Boeing HorizonX, which will focus on transformative aerospace technologies, innovative manufacturing and new business models, the company said April 5.

Long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia X has approached Airbus to see if it can bring forward its A350 deliveries, as it looks to reinstate flights to Europe and add services to the US.

Ukraine aircraft manufacturer Antonov's An-132D, a multipurpose transport aircraft, conducted its first flight from the company’s airfield in Kyiv, Ukraine March 31.

Startup Zunum Aero’s plans for a hybrid-electric 10-50-seat regional aircraft family attract venture-capital investment from Boeing’s new HorizonX innovation arm and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) reported a 2016 net loss of RUB4.5 billion ($74 million), narrowed from a net loss of RUB109 billion in 2015.

Boeing has confirmed Iran Aseman Airlines signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for 30 737 MAX aircraft, with a list price value of $3 billion.

Russian air freight carrier AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 747-8Fs under a long-term lease agreement with US-based lessor Intrepid Aviation.

A fourth Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 flight test aircraft has arrived in Moses Lake, Washington.

Scheduled and charter carrier Danish Air Transport (DAT) is evaluating future operations and shape of its fleet.

Boom Supersonic has received a new $33 million round of funding for its work to create supersonic passenger travel.

The first Airbus A319neo performed its maiden flight March 31, Airbus announced in a statement.

Boeing’s 787-10, the third and largest Dreamliner variant, took off on its first flight March 31 from North Charleston, South Carolina. ATW Americas editor Mark Nensel was onsite to bring you exclusive video footage.

The first Boeing 787-10, BOE1, completed its first flight from the Boeing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, on March 31.

The promise of China’s expanding market has international carriers, including American, Delta and Lufthansa, forging codeshares with key Chinese airlines.

Elon Musk achieved a major step toward his goal of lowering the cost of space launch March 30 with the successful relaunch and recovery of a “used” Falcon 9 first stage on a commercial orbital mission.

Latin American airlines will take delivery of 2,570 new passenger and freighter aircraft worth $350 billion over the 2016-2035 period, according to Airbus, which has slightly increased its forecast for 20-year demand in the region from 2,540 aircraft a year ago.

Luxembourg flag carrier Luxair will delay making a decision on new regional aircraft until 2018, a senior official said March 30.

A Chinese airport construction plan is weighted to the south and west of the country. Three airport clusters are planned.

Aircraft/Manufacturer Briefs-March 29, 2017

The Embraer E195-E2, the largest next-generation E-Jet variant, has completed its first flight from São José dos Campos, Brazil.

KLM Cityhopper, the Dutch flag carrier’s regional arm, expects to have disposed of its remaining Fokker 70 jets by October this year, CEO Boet Kreiken said March 29.

Dublin-based regional CityJet has converted four options for Bombardier CRJ900s into firm orders.

Garuda Indonesia is establishing new-generation narrowbody aircraft fleets this year, as the group receives its first Boeing 737 MAX, and also adds Airbus A320neos.

Embraer said it has completed the aerodynamic freeze of the E190-E2 and is moving to the major certification portion of the next-generation E-Jet’s flight testing program.