Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 22, 2008
Pratt & Whitney said the PW1000G (formerly the Geared Turbofan) demonstrator engine finished the first phase of flight testing on the company's 747SP flying testbed. The engine completed 12 flights and ran approximately 43 hr., with tests focused on performance and operability, according to the company. VP-Next Generation Product Family Bob Saia said it performed "flawlessly" and "met all of our pre-flight performance targets."
Aug 20, 2008
Transaero added its first 777-200ER last week. It said it is the first Russian carrier to acquire the type, which will seat 12 in first class, 14 in business and 280 in premium and standard economy. Aircraft initially will operate between Moscow Domodedovo and Tel Aviv. Three more 777s are scheduled to be delivered to Transaero this year.
Aug 20, 2008
Qantas CFO Peter Gregg resigned his post effective Sept. 30 and will be replaced by Deputy CFO Colin Storrie, CEO Geoff Dixon announced. The move is considered to be the beginning of a change in leadership following the appointment of Jetstar Airways CEO Alan Joyce to succeed Dixon.
Aug 19, 2008
TAM took delivery of the first of eight 777-300ERs. Aircraft will seat 365 in three classes and operate to Santiago initially before transitioning to transatlantic service.
Aug 18, 2008
Despite the continuing decline in domestic demand, Hainan Airlines is continuing to expand and now is preparing to launch a new airline expected to be based in Hangzhou.
Apr 09, 2015
Airbus, aiming to become a “major” player in A350 aftermarket support, is poised to announce its first long-term agreement with an A350 customer and is in talks with several more, a company executive said.
Apr 09, 2015
Bombardier announced it is bringing in new talent to reinforce the company’s management team.
Apr 09, 2015
Turkish Airlines will expand its widebody operations by adding five Airbus A330s to its fleet, a spokesperson confirmed to ATW.
Apr 09, 2015
Finnair, the first European airline to fly the Airbus A350-900, has detailed its entry-into-service procedure.
Apr 09, 2015
The growth in low-cost carriers (LCC) and desire to increase revenue from aircraft is driving demand for cabin refurbishments, Airbus said Thursday.
Apr 09, 2015
The Russian government will give RUB100 billion ($1.9 billion) to United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) this year for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) program.
Apr 09, 2015
NASA has established a public-private partnership with five organizations, including FAA, to advance research and certification of composite materials that could improve the performance of future aircraft.
Apr 08, 2015
Airbus logged orders from six customers in March for a combined total of 84 aircraft, compared to rival Boeing’s 39 aircraft ordered by six customers, four of whom are unidentified.