Aircraft & Propulsion

Singapore Airlines regional affiliate SilkAir has retired two Airbus 320 aircraft, marking the next phase of its transition from an all-Airbus to an all-Boeing 737 fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first PW1100G engines designated to power the Airbus A320neo to Airbus, which is expected to begin flight testing the re-engined narrowbody later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airbus has predicted German airlines will operate a collective fleet of 1,821 aircraft by 2032, according to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF).
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Airbus president and CEO Fabrice Brégier has again lashed out at Boeing, criticizing its rival for receiving subsidies for the 777X program.
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Aircraft News
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
Air Canada has taken delivery of it first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft, the first of Air Canada's 37 787s on order for delivery through 2019, departed Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Sunday on its delivery flight to Toronto.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Airbus has confirmed that China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 80 A320 family aircraft, comprising 30 A320ceos and 50 A320neos.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Spanish budget carrier Vueling has converted five of its 62 Airbus A320 orders to A321s, trimming its A320 commitment to 57 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russian authorities reportedly may delay the Bombardier-Rostekhnologii (Rostec) joint venture (JV) to set up a Q400 NextGen final assembly line (FAL) in Russia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Airbus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have completed a 10-hour flight from Amsterdam to Aruba with an A330-200 using sustainable jet fuel, the longest biofuel flight to date by an Airbus aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Boeing Flight Services and low-cost carrier (LCC) Scoot have signed a five-year pilot training agreement to support the Singapore-based airline’s fleet transition to 787s.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Monthly aircraft deliveries by type, engines and manufacturer, with registration, aircraft serial number and lessor information.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Eastern Air Lines Group said it has ordered Boeing 10 737-800NG aircraft, with additional purchase rights for 10 MAX 8 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Rolls-Royce has dispatched its first production line Trent XWB engine to Toulouse, ahead of the Airbus A350-900’s entry into service with Qatar Airways later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Qatar Airways has inaugurated its new all-business Doha-London Heathrow service, deploying a 40-seat Airbus A319 between the cities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Total Commercial Aircraft Orders placed in April 2014
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
ATR is poised to reveal customers for 81 undisclosed aircraft over the coming weeks after sealing firm orders for 107 aircraft during the first four months of 2014.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Jiuyuan Airlines (9 Air) has committed to 50 Boeing 737s, including Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAXs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aircraft News
Aircraft & Propulsion

Bombardier will this month deliver a CRJ900 to American Airlines with enhancements providing a 5.5% improvement in fuel burn over previous CRJ900s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
How do you combine two recognized industry benchmark flight-deck designs into an even safer hybrid while including novel features and margins for growth for the air traffic environment of the 2030s and beyond?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Airbus’ commercial aircraft business has posted an 18% jump in its first-quarter EBIT, although its parent has warned that the A350 program remains challenging.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) will lease two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners to the Italian carrier Neos airline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Satellite operator Inmarsat has offered to establish a global aircraft tracking service over its existing satellite communications network following the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Virgin Atlantic Airways has confirmed it is considering the larger Boeing 787-10 as part of its fleet renewal program.
Aircraft & Propulsion