Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 15, 2011
FedEx revealed Thursday it has placed a firm order for 27 Boeing 767-300 freighters valued at $4.74 billion at list prices, but also has deferred delivery of 11 777Fs.
Dec 15, 2011
A glut of new orders in an uncertain economy raises questions on aircraft pricing.
Dec 14, 2011
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, the latest passenger version of the popular widebody, won FAA certification Wednesday; the first of the type is slated for delivery to Lufthansa (LH) early next year (ATW Daily News, Dec. 6).
Dec 14, 2011
BOC Aviation entered into a sale and leaseback transaction for four new Embraer 195s, the lessor's first such transaction involving Embraer aircraft. The aircraft are on long-term lease to Brazil's Azul. Two have been delivered and two are scheduled for delivery by the 2012 second quarter.
Dec 14, 2011
Japan Airlines 787-8. Courtesy, Boeing The first Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing’s paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night. The aircraft will be used for JAL’s new Tokyo Narita-Boston route and will be delivered early next year. According to Boeing, the airplane's livery features the iconic new brand mark on its tail.
Dec 21, 2016
The CFM International LEAP-1C engine, which will power the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) C919, has gained type certification from both FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Dec 21, 2016
Independent South African regional airline Airlink is to add 11 Embraer ERJ 140s, taking it to a fleet of 30 Embraer aircraft that operate alongside other types.
Dec 21, 2016
Embraer will launch a new business unit concentrating on services and customer support in the first half of 2017, the Brazilian manufacturer said Dec. 20.
Dec 21, 2016
Russia’s Irkut Corp. has begun testing the MC-21-300 aircraft on frequency response.
Dec 21, 2016
EgyptAir has taken delivery of the first of nine Boeing 737-800 NGs.
Dec 21, 2016
Carriers in South America’s biggest country look for ways to access fresh capital or consolidate to cope with ongoing economic crisis.
Dec 20, 2016
Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. expects revenue generated from civil aircraft sales to grow as much as 45% through 2035 from the existing 20%.
Dec 20, 2016
A third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 flight test aircraft has arrived in the US, where the majority of MRJ90 flight testing is taking place.