Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 13, 2010
Air Lease Corp. Chairman and CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy said this week in Munich that "it's hard to see a meaningful benefit" in re-engining A320s or 737s, Bloomberg reported.
Oct 13, 2010
Hong Kong Airlines finalized a contract with Airbus for 10 more A330-200s and converted an existing order for 15 A330s to 15 A350 XWBs. Both agreements were announced with an MOU during the Farnborough International Airshow in July (ATW Daily News, July 21).
Oct 13, 2010
Hong Kong Airlines finalized a contract with Airbus for 10 more A330-200s and converted an existing order for 15 A330s to 15 A350 XWBs. Both agreements were announced with an MOU during the Farnborough International Airshow in July (ATW Daily News, July 21).
Oct 12, 2010
Cathay Pacific Airways announced Tuesday it will replace its economy-class fixed-back seats on long-haul aircraft in early December with new premium-economy class seats after passengers complained about discomfort.
Oct 12, 2010
Turkish Airlines Chairman Hamdi Topcu told ATW in Seattle on Tuesday that THY is “evaluating” proposals to order either 747-8s or A380s by year end. He said the carrier is also deciding whether to order additional 737-900s and is in talks with Airbus regarding a possible A320 order.
Jun 08, 2016
Paris Orly-based long-haul, low-cost startup French Blue has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a new Airbus A330-300, and is aiming to launch operations on Sept. 10.
Jun 08, 2016
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will phase out its final Fokker 70 on Oct. 29, 2017, ending 20 years of service.
Jun 07, 2016
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is looking to use its existing Airbus A380 fleet for charter services to help boost revenue.
Jun 07, 2016
Qatar Airways has canceled its first Airbus A320neo and remains at an impasse with the European manufacturer over delivery delays caused by engine problems, CEO Akbar Al Baker told journalists Friday at the IATA AGM in Dublin.
Jun 07, 2016
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corp. will roll out the MC-21-300 aircraft on June 8 at its factory in Irkutsk.
Jun 07, 2016
Lisbon-based TAP Portugal aims to decide on a 100- to 150-seat aircraft acquisition within the next 24 months.
Jun 07, 2016
Danish regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has agreed to buy 25 Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft from US-based Air Lease Corp. (ALC).
Jun 06, 2016
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