Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Aircraft
Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017
Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017
Aircraft
Boeing Takes Order Crown at Paris Salon
Draws commitments for 571 airplanes worth $74.8 billion
Engines
CFM Inks Impressive Haul at Le Bourget '17
Engine company, a JV between GE and Snecma, has orders for powerplants on many of the narrowbody aircraft ordered this week.
Aircraft
Paris Order Frenzy Loses Steam
Boeing leads activity on Day 3 though there was none of the frenzied activity of Monday and Tuesday.
Security
Bird Aerosystems Debuts Missile Protection System for Airliners
AeroShield POD integrates Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM), missile launch detection sensors and flare dispensers.
Engines
AFI KLM E&M Joints Rolls-Royce CareNetwork
MRO announced at the Paris Air Show that it has joined the British engine manufaturer's aftermarket network.
Aircraft
Airbus Launches New MRO Network
Alliance starts with six members, said European airframer during the launch of the new network at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Gardner Lands Airbus Deals
Gardner Aerospace has extended its relationship with Airbus by securing four more contracts to supply components to the European airframer
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Donaldson Displays 3 New Cabin Filters
Product ready for 737/757, 777, A330
Aircraft
ATR Offering STOL Version of 42-600 Turboprop
Development to open hundreds of more runways to ATR operations.
Aircraft
Airbus Formally Commits to Deployable Flight Recorder
Signs partnership deal with L3 Technologies and DRS Leonardo to place devices on Airbus airliners
Aircraft
UAC Shows Off M-60 Lifting-body Concept Model
The concept is part of a broader effort fo develop future aircraft in Russia, led by TsAGI and the Myasishchev Design Bureau.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017
Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017
Aircraft
Pratt Canada Seals Deals to Power Chinese, Russian turboprops
The P&WC engine for AVIC's MA700 is is on track for certification by the end of 2019.
Engines
P&W Takes Digitization Benefits to The Next Level
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is stepping up its efforts to use digital technology throughout its manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
Engines
GE Announces Partnerships with Passur and GECAS
While working with Passur to improve airline and airport reliability, GE will create an electronic database for the leasing market with GECAS.
Aircraft
Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site
Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.
Aircraft
Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working
The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.
ATC
Air Traffic Management Is High On Thales's R&D Agenda
Thales is working to boost air traffic management efficiency with new digital technology.
Aircraft
Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says
Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers
Aircraft
Headwinds Don't Dampen Boeing's Commercial Airplane Outlook
Forecast calls for 41,030 deliveries worth more than $6 trillion over 20 years
Training and Workforce
Gulf Aviation Training Event Taps Host
David Studden of the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies to moderate day-long seminar on pilot training challenges in the Middle East.
Aircraft
French Company Signs LOI For Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Airship
A second potential buyer for the innovative transporter has emerged, but there is still no firm order for the LMH-1
Aircraft
Another Big Day of Business at Paris
Several billion dollars in sales as orders and commitments continue to flow
Maintenance and Modifications
Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product
A320 seen as initial platform.
Aircraft
Embraer Logs Further E-Jets Orders
The Brazilian manufacturer's commercial aircraft backlog now stands at about $3 billion.
SpiceJet Orders Up to 50 Bombardier Q400s
Their letter of intent includes 25 Q400s and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Still Taking Names for Drone Registry after Court Ruling
The agency is considering legal or legislative options after a federal appellate court said its registry for drone hobbyists is unlawful.
Aircraft
Digitization Boosts Efficiency For Aerostructures Group Stelia
Airbus subsidiary Stelia Aerospace is about to complete the modernization of its factory in Méaulte, France.
