Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 03, 2016
UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is to increase its presence in California with a $30 million investment in a new 62,000 sq. ft. facility for research and development of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials and processes for future engine components.
Nov 03, 2016
International Airlines Group (IAG) is to introduce high-speed Wi-Fi across its constituent carriers’ short-haul fleets, as it becomes the launch customer for Inmarsat’s next-generation connectivity system.
Nov 03, 2016
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) is expected to launch a joint venture with Russia to design and develop widebody aircraft at the end of this year.
Nov 02, 2016
Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Shanghai-based Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co. (BoComm) have selected IAE International Aero Engines’ V2500 engine to power 41 firm ordered Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Mar 12, 2021
On February 23 we broadcast the delivery of KLM’s first E2, and 50th E-Jet in the KLM Cityhopper fleet, live from the hangar. Guests joined us…
Mar 12, 2021
Russia’s Aeroflot has resumed the evolution of its widebody fleet after a one-year pause.
Mar 12, 2021
Active fleet surpasses 100, but several Asia-Pacific regulators remain in wait-and-see mode.
Mar 11, 2021
French aerostructures manufacturer Stelia Aerospace is preparing its first work package for the Airbus A321XLR.
Mar 11, 2021
Scientists are pointing at the not-so-insignificant role of air transport in climate change, arguing demand should be curbed to complement planned technological improvements.
Mar 11, 2021
Norwegian domestic airline Widerøe has partnered with Rolls-Royce and Italy’s Tecnam to become the potential launch operator of the P-Volt electric-powered passenger aircraft.
Mar 11, 2021
Icelandair Group has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Titan Aircraft Investment that will see two of the flag-carrier’s Boeing 767-300ER aircraft converted into freighters.
Mar 11, 2021
Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East said he is confident about a rapid recovery of the air transport sector after the pandemic led the company to a £4 billion ($5.6 billion) loss in 2020.