Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 04, 2018
Bombardier has gained a second customer for its 90-seat Q400, as the Canadian manufacturer revealed that China’s Industrial Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CIB Leasing) has converted half of its standing order for 10 CRJ900 jets to five of the recently certified 90-seat version of the Q400 turboprop.
Aug 31, 2018
A new report released by the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) reveals an inflight diversion of an Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER on Oct. 14, 2017 caused by chafing and arcing of incorrectly installed wire bundles led Boeing to subsequently introduce new production-line inspections and issue maintenance recommendations to operators.
Aug 30, 2018
On Aug. 22, 2018 ATW 's Americas editor Mark Nensel flew on Embraer’s E190-E2 demonstration aircraft out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Brazilian manufacturer secured firm orders and commitments for 46 E190-E2s at the Farnborough Air Show in July, an orderbook Embraer Commercial Aviation VP-Marketing Rodrigo Silva E Souza told ATW will be completely firmed by year-end.
Aug 30, 2018
Airbus has rolled out the first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) from the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse.
Aug 28, 2018
E-commerce, overcrowded routes and new tourism demographics are just a few of the reasons behind strong demands for ATR aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
Nov 23, 2022
A flight-deck design quirk is causing Airbus A220 pilots to inadvertently engage the autopilot instead of the auto throttle.
Nov 23, 2022
The recent China Air Show in Zhuhai was used as the platform for the certification announcements, giving them the visibility the Chinese administration intended
Nov 23, 2022
Canada’s low-cost airlines continue to expand at a rapid rate.
Nov 23, 2022
The airline is seeing financial improvement, allowing it to focus on its next fleet replacement steps.
Nov 22, 2022
Operators of Rolls Royce Trent 800-powered Boeing 777s face mandatory fuel pump removals to correct an issue linked to thrust-loss incidents, EASA said.
Nov 22, 2022
As Airbus suppliers in France strive to keep pace with the A320 ramp-up they’ve committed to and prepare for further production rate increases, hiring tops their list of concerns.
Nov 22, 2022
The low-carbon and emissions impact of a blimp could boost its prospects.
Nov 21, 2022
The agenda for OEMs and suppliers alike in 2023 is becoming increasingly clear: playing inflation defense and delivering on time to customers.