Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 14, 2012
Flybe (BE) signed a contract with Brussels Airlines (SN) to provide two Bombardier Q400 aircraft on a wet-lease basis for two years starting March 25.
Mar 13, 2012
EADS CEO Louis Gallois said the company is “devoting maximum attention to solving the A380 wing rib feet issues,” discovered earlier this year.
Mar 12, 2012
The FAA said the total number of aircraft in the US commercial airline fleet (including regional carriers) stood at an estimated 7,185 at the end of 2011, down 29 aircraft compared to the end of 2010.
Mar 09, 2012
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled the design and specifications of its new flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, which is set to enter the MAS fleet in July.
Mar 09, 2012
Thai Airways’ (TG) first Airbus A380 launched its maiden flight March 6 following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France.
Jan 25, 2017
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has launched a new service for engines on board aircraft owned by the leasing community.
Jan 25, 2017
Bombardier has made changes in responsibilities for members of its senior management team to support the Canadian manufacturer’s turnaround plan.
Jan 25, 2017
The new-generation narrowbodies are entering service and demonstrating their efficiencies.
Jan 25, 2017
Boeing reported a 2016 net profit of $4.9 billion, down 5% from net income of $5.2 billion in 2015, marking the company’s second straight year of declining earnings.
Jan 25, 2017
Leading aircraft lessor AerCap expects a substantial number of widebody deferrals but argues the market is still strong enough to deal with some turbulence.
Jan 24, 2017
The second 702 satellite built by Boeing for Bermuda-based communication satellite operator ABS went into service Jan. 21.
Jan 24, 2017
China’s Juneyao Airlines has announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9s, comprising five firm orders and five options.