Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 19, 2017
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) covering 40 Boeing 737 MAX 10s, although 20 of these are conversions from an existing MAX 8 order.
Jun 19, 2017
Los-Angeles, California-based Air Lease Corp. (ALC) has signed a firm order for 12 additional A321neos.
Jun 19, 2017
CFM International had a banner start to the Paris Air Show, winning more than $8 billion worth of LEAP family engine orders while the LEAP-1B was announced as the exclusive engine for the Boeing 737 MAX 10.
Jun 19, 2017
Kuwait-based ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. (ALAFCO) announced a commitment for 20 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Paris Air Show, valued at $2.2 billion at current list prices.
Jun 19, 2017
Dublin-based aircraft lessor AerCap has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-9s, valued at $8.1 billion at list prices.
Oct 06, 2021
Boeing and Scotland’s National Manufacturing Institute have opened a research and development center to study manufacturing technologies for metallic components.
Oct 06, 2021
An Indonesian consortium of aerospace manufacturers, research and oil companies has completed a test flight using an aviation fuel mixed with palm oil.
Oct 06, 2021
Singapore Airlines is parting out two A380s and a 777-200ER locally at the Changi Exhibition Center, site of the Singapore Airshow. Next year's airshow is scheduled to be held in February but Aviation Daily has learned that this date is in doubt.
Oct 06, 2021
The CEO of supplier Leonardo reportedly says Boeing could raise the 787 production rate to 10 a month by the end of 2025 from below five now—but Wall Street analysts say not so fast.
Oct 05, 2021
Already an early mover in converting waste gases to renewable fuels, LanzaTech plans to demonstrate two new pathways for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with funding from the U.S. Energy Department.
Oct 05, 2021
Most of the work so far on the electrification of aviation has involved propeller-driven aircraft and the development of electric propulsion units that can replace turboprop engines.
Oct 05, 2021
Airbus’ former chief technology officer (CTO) Grazia Vittadini is heading to Rolls-Royce where she will take on the CTO role for the aero-engine manufacturer.
Oct 05, 2021
The carrier said it will select “preferred suppliers” for new aircraft and engines, which will be followed by firm orders in mid-2022.