Aircraft & Propulsion

Aircraft News-March 1, 2016

Honeywell International said early March it would no longer pursue United Technologies Corp. (UTC) under the terms the companies discussed last month.

Indonesia-based regional carrier Sriwijaya Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 from lessor AWAS as part of its ongoing expansion plans.

Gogo will upgrade its satellite modem for use with its next generation 2Ku and Ku satellite technologies, the aircraft communications service provider said in a statement.

India-based low-cost carrier IndiGo has trimmed its delivery schedule for 26 new Airbus A320neos by March 2017 by two aircraft, and will now take 24 over the next 13 months.

Air China has ordered 12 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, valued at $2.93 billion at list prices, according to a carrier statement.

From the 2016 Singapore Airshow -- February 16-21, 2016 -- announced commercial aircraft orders and commitments.

360-degree view of Embraer E190-E2 factory of prototypes under construction

Belgian carrier VLM Airlines has canceled its order for Sukhoi SSJ100s.

Aircraft News-Feb. 26, 2016

Lufthansa will base 12 Airbus A320s with Sharklets at its second Munich hub by the middle of next year as part of its sustainability program.

Embraer executives toasted the rollout of the E190-E2 on Feb. 25, 2016.

Embraer rolled out its first next-generation E-Jet, an E190-E2, on Feb. 25, 2016, at its factory in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

No one can argue that the airline industry isn’t ferociously competitive and relies heavily on innovation – particularly with aircraft -- to gain market advantage.

European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR said a prototype ATR 72 conducted a demonstration flight to test an all-electrical energy management system that aims to optimize electrical power distribution.

Embraer rolled out its first next-generation E-Jet, an E190-E2, at its factory in São José dos Campos, Brazil, on Feb. 25, 2016.

Boeing said it will collaborate with Aeromexico and Mexico’s Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) on a biojet program supported by Mexico’s Sector Fund for Energy Sustainability (SENER-CONACYT) to advance research and development of sustainable aviation biofuel in Mexico.

Embraer has rolled out its first next-generation E-Jet, an E190-E2, at its factory in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The E190-E2’s first flight is slated for the second half of 2016 with first deliveries expected to take place in 2018.

Current U.S. Gulf Coast Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel Spot Price, showing the latest and comparative figures for the current week.

Embraer is increasing the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and wingspan of its E195-E2 jet, adding 450 nm of maximum range in standard performance, the Brazilian manufacturer said Feb. 24.

Low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 as it continues to ramp up its long-haul services.

Boeing has launched the Next-Generation 737-800 converted freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers.

Airbus will boost A330 production to seven aircraft per month in 2017 after cutting production of the widebody to just six per month this year.

All 23 passengers and crew died when a Twin Otter turboprop of Nepalese carrier Tara Air crashed in the mountainous Himalayan nation shortly after 1000 local time Feb. 24.

Aircraft News-Feb. 23, 2016