Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 24, 2010
Embraer forecasted a total demand of 950 new regional jets for the Chinese market over the next 20 years, comprising 20 in the 30-60 seat range, 425 in the 61-90 seat segment and 505 with 91-120 seats. Embraer China President Guan Dongyuan said that China's booming economy "fosters the development of its regional aviation market, which generates great opportunities for players in the aviation industry."
Nov 24, 2010
Engine leasing and pooling allow operators to reduce inventories and conserve capital.
Nov 24, 2010
Freighter converters believe the market finally is loosening up after some lean years.
Nov 24, 2010
Remembering the airplane that changed the course of commercial aviation.
Nov 23, 2010
Delta Air Lines confirmed three incidents aboard aircraft last weekend that resulted in emergency landings, all without injuries. Two incidents were engine related; the third was caused by a “bleed air” issue, Delta spokesman Anthony Black told ATW.
Jul 07, 2016
Swiss investigators have released a preliminary report into a “serious incident” on June 19, involving a near-miss between an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, and a Swiss Avro RJ100 on approach to London City Airport. The Avro RJ100, registered HB-IYT, was operating a scheduled service between Zurich and London City with 87 passengers on board.
Jul 06, 2016
The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has rolled out from cabin furnishing and engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line.
Jul 06, 2016
Airbus had its biggest delivery month so far this year with 64 commercial aircraft handed over in June to 33 airlines and nine lessors.
Jul 06, 2016
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)—which took delivery of its first Bombardier CSeries 100 June 29—could benefit from a swift entry-into-service (EIS) period, according to a Bombardier executive.
Jul 06, 2016
Airbus is starting to pull together components in preparation for the final assembly of the first A330neo, which is scheduled to get underway in September.
Jul 06, 2016
Embraer, which has worked on a predesign for a potential E-Jet E1 cargo conversion, is contemplating a 70- to 90-seat turboprop and may decide on the next aircraft after 2020.
Jul 06, 2016
Qantas regional airline QantasLink has signed a 10-year extension to its agreement with Cobham Airline Services, which operates Boeing 717s under the Qantas brand.
Jul 06, 2016
Bombardier delivered the first CSeries aircraft to Lufthansa subsidiary SWISS June 29. Bombardier then provided a 45 minute demo flight to media on one of its CSeries flight test aircraft. ATW editor Karen Walker was onboard and videoed the landing.