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
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.
Aircraft
ST Aero San Antonio Lands Air Canada 787 Heavy Checks
MRO provider first in Americas to perform 787 scheduled airframe checks.
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.
Aircraft
Singapore Center Part Of New Parker Support Focus
Supplier moves to boost aftermarket presence.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Introduces Airbus Comms Solutions
The new aircraft-tracking system and messaging solution will help Airbus operators fly more safely and efficiently.
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.
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.
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.
Aircraft
GKN Wages War On Waste With Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy.
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.
Aircraft
Airbus Adjusts A380 Maintenance Plan to Take Account of Aging
Airbus has found some slow-forming cracks in the A380 after fatigue testing.
Engines
IAG Orders P&W GTF Engines for 47 A320neos
US OEM also announces EASA ETOPS approval, expansion of GTF service network
Aircraft
Boeing Launches Max 10 with Raft of Order Commitments
Airframer announces deals with 16 customers at the show
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.
Aircraft
100-Aircraft GECAS Order Boosts A320neo Backlog
Lessor to take A320neos and A321neos; no A321LR commitment yet
Aircraft
Boeing Lands New AerCap Order for Thirty 787-9s
Commitment valued at $8.1 billion at list prices
Aircraft
Airbus reveals A380plus Details
Package of retrofittable interior reconfigurations can boost capacity by up to 80 pax, while aerodynamic enhancements reduce operating costs.
Aircraft
Billions in Deals Signed on First Day of Show
Order activity led by A320neo deal from GECAS, Max 10 commitments from several customers
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics To Add Third Toulouse Paint Shop
Added capacity will help company broaden customer base.
