Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 23, 2008
British Airways placed a firm order for six E-170s and five E-190SRs, plus options on a further three 190SRs, for its wholly owned BA CityFlyer regional subsidiary. The firm aircraft are worth $376.5 million at list prices "based on January 2008 economic conditions," and the deal could reach $489 million if all options are confirmed, Embraer said.
Dec 23, 2008
Five passengers remained in the hospital yesterday as the US National Transportation Safety Board's Go Team continued to investigate the Saturday evening crash of a Continental Airlines 737-500 that veered from Denver International Airport's runway 34R while on its takeoff roll, crossed a field and a taxiway, careened down a 40-ft. hill and caught fire.
Dec 22, 2008
ANA confirmed the postponement of selection of its future large aircraft type (ATWOnline, Nov. 19), citing the "unforeseen changes to its operating environment since the financial crisis of September this year." The airline is considering the A380, 747-8 and 777-300ER as its future long-haul flagship. It said its "New Aircraft Selection Committee will remain on hold until the company deems market conditions conducive to resuming the selection process."
Dec 22, 2008
Boeing 787 watchers will see some "action" at the Everett plant by mid-to-late February, insiders say, with word from the factory floor indicating that the first aircraft, ZA001, will have all fastener issues resolved by the end of this month and will be rolled out for repainting at the end of February.
Dec 22, 2008
Athens Airways took delivery of the first of four ex-Flybe ERJ-145s from Aircraft Solutions in a transaction arranged by Airstream International Group. It will enter service next month. AS acquired 16 145s from Flybe last year and 10 have been placed by AIG.
Jun 23, 2015
Boeing president and COO Dennis Muilenburg will succeed Jim McNerney as Boeing’s CEO July 1, the company said Tuesday.
Jun 23, 2015
Four flight attendants filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Boeing alleging they were exposed to toxic air aboard a commercial flight from Boston to San Diego.
Jun 23, 2015
Embraer said its E-Jet E2 program is on track, as it prepares for the start of E190-E2 final assembly over the next couple of months.
Jun 22, 2015
Australia’s air navigation services provider (ANSP) Airservices has implemented satellite-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) trials in its oceanic airspace, making the country one of the first to comply with international requirements for tracking suitably equipped flights.
Jun 22, 2015
Low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet is to become the latest airline to use advances in cabin technology to slot more seats into its aircraft.
Jun 22, 2015
Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar is launching its first turboprop operation, as it plans to begin flying regional routes in New Zealand.
Jun 19, 2015
Embraer is willing to consider a return to commercial aircraft assembly in China, which it describes as a “strategic jurisdiction” for its business.