Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
May 16, 2018
Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines does not have strong enough finances to renew its long-haul fleet in the near future, Lufthansa chairman & CEO Carsten Spohr told ATW.
May 15, 2018
The first Airbus A330-900 for launch operator TAP Air Portugal made its first flight May 15.
May 15, 2018
In the long-running subsidies spat between Airbus and Boeing, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has determined in a first ruling that the European Union (EU) failed to stop illegal subsidies used to support the Airbus A380 and A350 programs.
May 14, 2018
Irkut Corp.’s second MC-21-300 prototype completed a maiden flight on May 12 from the Russian manufacturer’s Irkutsk airfield, a year after the first test aircraft took to the air for the first time.
May 14, 2018
Air Italy, which is the relaunched Italian leisure carrier Meridiana, received its inaugural aircraft—the Boeing 737 MAX in new livery—May 14 at Milan-Malpensa Airport. The new MAX aircraft features modern and spacious cabins, superior operating economics and a greater fuel efficiency. The aircraft type will feature business-class seating and will replace Air Italy’s existing Boeing 737NGs.
Aug 09, 2022
Boeing entered August having delivered 204 737 MAXs in 2022 so far and now aims to deliver 400 by year's end.
Aug 05, 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aviation is getting its start using automotive technology, but meeting the performance requirements of future commercial aircraft will require technology improvements across a broad range of components.
Aug 05, 2022
Japan Airlines is to participate in a project to explore business models for the implementation of advanced air mobility services in Tokyo.
Aug 05, 2022
Rolls-Royce remains confident that a steady uptick in flying hours across its civil-engine portfolio will translate into year-over-year growth in total shop visits, the company said.
Aug 05, 2022
Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.
Aug 05, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aug 05, 2022
FAA okay to re-start deliveries ends a long saga, but now Boeing has a new problem to worry about. Listen in as our specialists break down the situation—and the numbers.
Aug 04, 2022
Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.