Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 18, 2010
First new production Twin Otter in more than two decades made its initial flight this week. The aircraft, MSN 845, is a DHC-6-400 manufactured by Viking, which announced the production re-launch of the 18/20-passenger regional airline and utility turboprop in 2007. Viking, a unit of Westerkirk Capital, provides OEM support for the worldwide fleet of de Havilland heritage aircraft (DHC-1 through DHC-7). The Series 400 is powered by twin PT6A-34s and fitted with a Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite. Canadian certification is expected shortly.
Feb 18, 2010
CIT Aerospace announced the delivery of two V2500-powered A320-200s to Cyprus Airways. A third is scheduled for delivery in May. BAE Systems said it will offer 13 former Lufthansa Avro RJ85s that are scheduled to be returned from next March through year end to Russian carriers operating aging aircraft such as Tu-134s and Yak-42s.
Feb 18, 2010
Boeing placed its fourth and final "Dreamlifter" 747-400 freighter into service Tuesday. Modified aircraft flew from Everett to Wichita, returning equipment used to transport a forward fuselage section for the 787.
Feb 17, 2010
Midex Airlines, an Al Ain-based cargo carrier, said it plans to take delivery of two 747-200Fs on March 30 and four 747-400Fs later this year. It currently operates six A300-200Fs and three 747-200Fs, according to its website. It also announced the appointment of George Ibrahim as COO.
Feb 17, 2010
World Airways will operate a 747-400F for Asiana Airlines from Feb. 23 through 2010.
Jan 29, 2016
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of the first of nine Boeing 777-300ERs in Zurich.
Jan 29, 2016
The Boeing 737 MAX has achieved first flight. A 737 MAX 8 flight test aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines, took off from Renton, Washington, at 9:48 am local time Jan. 29 in rainy conditions.
Jan 29, 2016
Czech leisure carrier Travel Service is aiming to operate 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8s by 2025 and has just leased a further 16 aircraft, increasing its total commitment to 25 of the type.
Jan 29, 2016
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of the first of nine Boeing 777-300ERs in Zurich.
Jan 29, 2016
Hong Kong-based Dragonair is being renamed Cathay Dragon in an effort to align itself more closely with parent Cathay Pacific.
Jan 29, 2016
Japanese carrier ANA Holdings has confirmed it will purchase three Airbus A380s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, in a deal worth more than $1 billion.
Jan 28, 2016
Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350 delivery has been affected by seat production issues, and appears likely to be delayed by a few months.
Jan 28, 2016
The planned first flight of the Boeing 737 MAX tomorrow will be a major milestone for the company, but it also marks a transition year in which costs related to early-production aircraft are expected to impact 2016 revenue and deliveries.