Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 24, 2016
The first Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft made its first flight at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France Nov. 24. The first flight lasted four hours and 18 minutes.
Nov 24, 2016
The first Airbus A350-1000, MSN59, took off for its maiden flight from Blagnac in Toulouse at 10:42 a.m. local time Thursday, Nov. 24. The aircraft landed after flying for 4 hours and 18 minutes and completing a low fly pass.
Nov 23, 2016
Transport Canada and the EASA have awarded both variants of the Bombardier CSeries with the Same Type Rating, which Bombardier said will provide airlines with “significant cost-saving opportunities.”
Nov 23, 2016
Bombardier has reassured airlines that ramp-up issues associated with the PW1500G geared turbofan engine powering the CSeries are being resolved, and the manufacturer is expressing confidence about CSeries deliveries and sales in 2017.
Nov 23, 2016
Uber’s recent report outlining its vision for the potential of autonomous flying cars has captured the imagination of city dwellers and commuters worldwide. Who wouldn’t enjoy care-free flying in 10 years that eliminates gridlock at 200mph?
Mar 26, 2021
Boeing resumed 787 deliveries March 26 following FAA’s sign-off, a major step in clearing a backlog of more than 80 aircraft in Washington State and South Carolina held up by needed post-production inspections.
Mar 26, 2021
Ask the Editors: It is near axiom that new models need to offer 15% better economics, and that improvement only comes from major changes.
Mar 26, 2021
Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) announced March 25 that it had agreed with Boeing to trim its order for 737 MAX family aircraft from 92 aircraft to 66.
Mar 26, 2021
Traditional engine-makers and startups position for emerging hybrid-electric power market.
Mar 26, 2021
While many projects have been put on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic fallout, Airbus is pushing ahead with its long-range narrowbody.
Mar 25, 2021
Finnair has signed a letter of interest in acquiring up to 20 19-passenger electric aircraft from Swedish startup Heart Aerospace for use on its shortest routes.
Mar 25, 2021
Airbus is increasing the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of the A220-300 by around one additional ton and is now offering the aircraft with a 70.9-ton option.
Mar 25, 2021
Spanish airlines Volotea and Air Nostrum have partnered with startup Dante Aeronautical to apply for European pandemic recovery funding to support the conversion of their short- and medium-haul aircraft fleets to electrified propulsion to reduce carbon emissions.