Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 02, 2010
Rockwell Collins said Virgin Blue Airlines selected its suite of scaleable avionics for its order of 50 firm 737NGs, 25 options and 25 purchase rights. Virgin Blue is the first airline to select the Rockwell Collins SAT-2200 SATCOM system.
Dec 02, 2010
BOC Aviation announced it signed an agreement for the lease of one new A320-200 aircraft to LAN Airlines. The aircraft, powered by IAE 2527E-A5 SelectOne engines, is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2011. This deal marks the second time that BOC has worked with Chile’s flag carrier.
Dec 02, 2010
Condor Airlines, a German leisure carrier, will renew its short- and medium-haul fleet by 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft, the dpa news agency reported. The new A320 fleet should replace 25 aircraft with an average age of 11 years, including 13 757-300s and 12 A320s older versions. The new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between 2012 and 2017.
Dec 02, 2010
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Recommendation for all Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines to be checked within two flight cycles for fatigue cracking within the stub pipe that feeds oil into the High Pressure and Intermediate Pressure bearing structure.
Dec 02, 2010
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Recommendation for all Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines to be checked within two flight cycles for fatigue cracking within the stub pipe that feeds oil into the High Pressure and Intermediate Pressure bearing structure.
Jul 11, 2016
China Southern subsidiary Xiamen Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for up to 30 Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft. The proposed deal is valued at up to $3.39 billion at list prices.
Jul 11, 2016
China remains a major prize in the regional turboprop market over the next two decades, according to a new market analysis performed by ATR.
Jul 11, 2016
Transport Canada has awarded type certification to the Bombardier CS300, the larger version of the CSeries slated to enter service with airBaltic in the 2016 fourth quarter.
Jul 10, 2016
The Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody will make its international airshow debut Monday when it takes part in the flying display of the Farnborough Airshow.
Jul 09, 2016
GE Aviation has a business backlog of $154 billion and expects to deliver more than 2,800 large commercial engines this year, the company said on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow.
Jul 09, 2016
This year will see engine manufacturer CFM International set a record as it reaches several milestones in the introduction of the LEAP turbofan while the existing CFM56 hits what will probably be its high-water mark of production.
Jul 09, 2016
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Fred Cromer expects more interest in the CSeries program at the Farnborough Airshow, especially following the June 29 delivery to Lufthansa Group subsidiary SWISS.
Jul 08, 2016
All fleet data is current as of March 31, 2016. Source: Aviation Week Fleets Discovery and ATW Research