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

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.
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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.
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.
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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
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Maintenance and Modifications

Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product

A320 seen as initial platform.
Aircraft

Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says

Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers
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SpiceJet Orders Up to 50 Bombardier Q400s

Their letter of intent includes 25 Q400s and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Introduces Airbus Comms Solutions

The new aircraft-tracking system and messaging solution will help Airbus operators fly more safely and efficiently.
Engines

IAG Orders P&W GTF Engines for 47 A320neos

US OEM also announces EASA ETOPS approval, expansion of GTF service network
Aircraft

Singapore Center Part Of New Parker Support Focus

Supplier moves to boost aftermarket presence.
Aircraft

ST Aero San Antonio Lands Air Canada 787 Heavy Checks

MRO provider first in Americas to perform 787 scheduled airframe checks.
Aircraft

GKN Wages War On Waste With Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Aircraft

Landing Results: Test Milestones of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has restructured the MRJ development program and built one of the best teams in the industry.
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Aircraft

Airbus Adjusts A380 Maintenance Plan to Take Account of Aging

Airbus has found some slow-forming cracks in the A380 after fatigue testing.
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Aircraft

Museum Prepares to Write a New Chapter in Aviation History

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget is in the throes of a major renovation to be completed in 2019.
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Aircraft

Digitization Boosts Efficiency For Aerostructures Group Stelia

Airbus subsidiary Stelia Aerospace is about to complete the modernization of its factory in Méaulte, France.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Taps Synergies With New Interiors Unit

Rockwell Collins completed the acquisition of cabin equipment specialist B/E Aerospace in April.
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Aircraft

Figeac's Growth Shows French Expertise Winning on World Stage

Figeac Aero, continues to achieve double-digit growth figures, as it expands its aerostructures manufacturing capability.
Engines

GE Ready for CFM Ramp-up

Airbus and Boeing have tasked the CFM International joint venture of GE and Safran with building 800 more engines over the next four years.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sabena Technics To Add Third Toulouse Paint Shop

Added capacity will help company broaden customer base.
Airlines

Philippine Airlines Converts Q400 Options to Firm Orders

Operator will now take one dozen of the turboprops in a new dual-class 86-pax configuration.
Aircraft

UPS To Add First 767 BCFs

Boeing to convert three aircraft by 2019.
Aircraft

Billions in Deals Signed on First Day of Show

Order activity led by A320neo deal from GECAS, Max 10 commitments from several customers
Aircraft

Airbus reveals A380plus Details

Package of retrofittable interior reconfigurations can boost capacity by up to 80 pax, while aerodynamic enhancements reduce operating costs.
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Aircraft

Boeing Lands New AerCap Order for Thirty 787-9s

Commitment valued at $8.1 billion at list prices
Aircraft

100-Aircraft GECAS Order Boosts A320neo Backlog

Lessor to take A320neos and A321neos; no A321LR commitment yet
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Aircraft

MRJ Making Air Show Debut

FTV-3 appears in colors of launch customer ANA
Aircraft

Boeing Launches Max 10 with Raft of Order Commitments

Airframer announces deals with 16 customers at the show
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Maintenance and Modifications

EFW, DHL Ink More Pax-to-Freighter Conversions

Delivery service orders four firm and ten optional A330-300P2Fs, in addition to the four ordered last year.
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