Pratt & Whitney (P&W) said the PW1524G geared turbofan engine completed its initial flight test program at P&W Canada's Mirabel Aerospace Center in Quebec, logging a total of 25 flights and 115 flight hr. aboard a flying test bed Boeing 747.
China's AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co. and Germany's MTU Aero Engines signed a "key terms agreement" Thursday regarding the launch of a joint venture that would be primarily responsible for developing and producing a domestic powerplant for the COMAC C919, China's 150-seat aircraft.
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) will become an even bigger player in aviation if its planned acquisition of Goodrich Corp., announced late Wednesday, gains shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Boeing's 747-8 freighter program was dealt another blow Thursday when Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWH) canceled three of the 12 -8Fs it had on order, citing "lengthy delays and performance considerations."
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) will become an even bigger player in aviation if its planned acquisition of Goodrich Corp., announced late Wednesday, gains shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) expects to get new orders for the CFM Leap-X-powered C919 next month, according to chief accountant Tian Min.
Embraer projected that 975 new regional jets will be delivered to China through 2030, including 15 in the 30-60-seat range, 440 with 61-90 seats and 520 with 91-120 seats.
Bombardier said "current market demand" drove its decision to cut CRJ production rates starting in January, an acknowledgement of slowing regional jet sales.
Bombardier said "current market demand" drove its decision to cut CRJ production rates starting in January, an acknowledgement of slowing regional jet sales.
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) expects to get new orders for the CFM Leap-X-powered C919 next month, according to chief accountant Tian Min.
Cargolux (CV) declined to take delivery of the first two General Electric GEnx-2B67-powered Boeing 747-8 freighters scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, citing "unresolved contractual issues between Boeing and Cargolux in respect of the aircraft."
Cargolux (CV) declined to take delivery of the first two General Electric GEnx-2B67-powered Boeing 747-8 freighters scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, citing "unresolved contractual issues between Boeing and Cargolux in respect of the aircraft."
Lion Air took delivery of its 50th NextGen 737-900ER, painted in a special design for the occasion. The aircraft is equipped with the new Boeing Sky Interior. MASkargo, the freight subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, took delivery of its first of its four Airbus A330-200Fs, which can carry 70 tonnes of payload, with a range capability of up to 4,000 nm. The carrier said it intends to use the aircraft throughout Asia.
Air France KLM revealed its long-awaited order for new-generation, long-range aircraft Friday, stating that its board approved the order of 50 firm aircraft plus 60 options. A spokesperson confirmed to ATW that the 50 firm aircraft are evenly divided between Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. Air France KLM cautioned that the orders are "still subject to the finalization of discussions with the manufacturers."
The US should make the creation of a next-generation air traffic management system a rallying project that maintains the country’s position as a global leader in the aerospace industry, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) president and CEO Jim Albaugh said Tuesday.
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) may postpone its first ARJ21 delivery to Chengdu Airlines (EU), according to an industry insider, who said some key parts haven’t passed flights tests.
