Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 27, 2011
Lufthansa ordered 30 A320neo family aircraft, confirming a commitment announced by the airline’s supervisory board in March (ATW Daily News, March 17). The order comprises 25 A320neos and five A321neos, which will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines. Airbus noted that LH is its biggest operator of its aircraft worldwide with 365 in service, comprising 254 A320 family aircraft, 38 A330s, 65 A340s and eight A380s.
Jul 26, 2011
Boeing denied widespread published reports, based in part on comments by the CFO of a key airline customer, that the 787-9's late 2013 EIS has slipped. A Boeing spokesperson told ATW Tuesday that the manufacturer has “reaffirmed its guidance that 787-9 first delivery is scheduled for late 2013.”
Jul 26, 2011
Iberia and British Airways parent International Airlines Group firmed up an order for eight Airbus A330-300s plus eight options. GE CF6-80E1 engines were selected to power the aircraft, which will begin delivering in 2013.
Jul 26, 2011
Boeing denied widespread published reports, based in part on comments by the CFO of a key airline customer, that the 787-9's late 2013 EIS has slipped.
Jul 22, 2011
Falko Regional Aircraft purchased BAE Systems Regional Aircraft—along with its portfolio of 143 aircraft. The asset manager is supported by affiliates of funds managed by Fortress Investment Group.
Oct 17, 2016
The French aerospace industry will face dire worker shortfalls if it can’t fix its inability to recruit and train young people.
Oct 17, 2016
European regional airlines are cautiously optimistic about continued growth, and regional aircraft OEMs worldwide are also reaping the benefits.
Oct 14, 2016
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has booked firm orders for nine commercial aircraft from four customers during the third quarter―approximately $484.4 million in sales.
Oct 14, 2016
For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2016 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the 2016 third quarter.
Oct 14, 2016
Irish regional airline CityJet is expecting to firm half of its 16 Sukhoi Superjet 100 options in 2018, after becoming the European launch operator of the type in June.
Oct 14, 2016
Airbus will take an A350 XWB test aircraft on an 11-day tour of China Oct. 29 through Nov. 8, the manufacturer said Oct. 13.
Oct 14, 2016
Airbus has marked the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft―an Airbus A350XWB for Singapore Airlines (SIA).
Oct 13, 2016
The European Union (EU) on Oct. 13 formally appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling issued in September that states sponsors of Toulouse-based Airbus Group did not properly remove illegal subsidies for building large civil aircraft.