Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 24, 2008
ATR announced record sales of 113 aircraft in 2007 resulting in turnover of $1.1 billion, up 56% from the prior year. It delivered 44 aircraft last year compared to 24 in 2006. "The commercial record of 2007 represents a real milestone in ATR history," CEO Stephane Mayer said. "We are also proud of having almost doubled our deliveries in one year and of having delivered the first turboprop aircraft with inflight entertainment and light emitting diode in the passenger cabin." Since 2005, turboprops have enjoyed a resurgence, with ATR booking orders for a total of 226 new aircraft.
Jan 23, 2008
Finncomm Airlines firmed options on five ATR 72-500s. Aircraft will be configured with 68 seats and will be equipped with PW127M engines, EFB and the Elegance Cabin. Deliveries are scheduled for 2009-11. The Finnish carrier ordered eight ATR 42-500s plus options for eight additional aircraft in 2005. In 2006 it converted four firm 42-500s into the larger 72-500 and exercised three 72-500 options. Following this week's deal, valued at more than $90 million, it becomes the largest operator of ATR 500 series aircraft in Europe with four 42-500s and 12 72-500s.
Jan 23, 2008
Rolls-Royce announced that LAN Airlines ordered Trent 1000 engines for six 787-9s leased from ILFC. It placed an order for the powerplant two months ago covering 26 Dreamliners ordered directly from Boeing (ATWOnline, Nov. 22, 2007). New contract includes a TotalCare service agreement.
Jan 23, 2008
The 2008 orders race is underway as China Airlines, Air Europa, TAM and Jeju Air announced significant aircraft commitments or order confirmations.
Jan 23, 2008
Boeing reached agreement with Telair International to supply the cargo-handling system for the 747-8. Contract covers main deck and lower hold systems. Technology includes "intelligent" power drive units networked through a versatile control system.
Sep 25, 2014
[UPDATED] The A320neo performed its first flight on Thursday as planned, marking off a key stage for the re-engined twinjet program.
Sep 25, 2014
Airbus will offer more dense-configuration variants of the A380, although it has no plans to re-engine the very large aircraft anytime soon.
Sep 25, 2014
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 20 Boeing 777-300ERs it has on order.
Sep 25, 2014
Exclusive photos from our coverage of Etihad Airways' delivery of its first Airbus A380.
Sep 25, 2014
Busy day today, Sept. 25, at both of Airbus’ major European facilities. In Toulouse this morning, the A320neo took its maiden flight, while in Hamburg this afternoon Etihad Airways will see the roll-out of its first A380. I’m in Hamburg for that roll-out and there have been hints that news will also be delivered along with the aircraft. Of course, this particular A380 is news in itself because when it begins service in December, it will be the first “hotel in the sky” with include an ultra-premium, two-person “Residence” class along with first-class “Apartments.”
Sep 24, 2014
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is scheduled to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 Thursday during ceremonies in Hamburg.
Sep 24, 2014
Air traffic surveillance and tracking specialist Aireon said it will offer its Aircraft Locating and Emergency Response Tracking (Aireon ALERT) global emergency tracking solution free of charge to the aviation community for any automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft.
Sep 23, 2014
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark is trying to persuade Airbus to launch a re-engined A380, pledging to place an order for at least 60 A380neo aircraft if the manufacturer were to move forward with the program in the next six months.