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ATR Lands Orders from Binter and Tarom

Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

ATR Upgrades Turboprops with New Pratt & Whitney Engine

The European turboprop manufacturer will offer new Pratt & Whitney Canada 127XT series as the standard engine for the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

Boeing Bags Order for Eleven 737-800 Freighters

Boeing will open three new freighter conversion lines to meet soaring global demand for standard-body cargo haulers.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

Boeing Reports Progress on 737 Max 7, 777-9

Boeing’s changes to its development organization are benefitting many programs in progress.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

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GE’s 777X Engine Completes Dust Debris Tests

The world’s most powerful engine has completed a series of 1,600 cycles while being subjected to a stream of dust particles.

Engines

November 15, 2021

Honeywell Authorizes SAEI for APUs

Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 family operators in Middle East will now be able to repair their APUs locally at SAEI.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 15, 2021

ALC Buying A350Fs as Part of Massive Order

An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Flyadeal Signs for GE's TrueChoice Engine Overhaul Coverage

Low-cost carrier Flyadeal will have CFM56-5B engines for its A320 fleet overhauled by Caerdav under a TrueChoice support agreement with GE Aviation.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Middle East Carriers Now Have Local Option For APU Maintenance

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries has been appointed an authorized service center for Honeywell's 131-9 auxiliary power units for 737 NGs and A320s.

Engines

November 15, 2021

Secure Management of Kabul Airport Remains Open Question

Qatar and Turkey appear to be offering technical assistance, but international flights remain scarce

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

GE Completes Its 1,000th Engine Foam Wash

As 360 Foam Wash engine-cleaning washes accumulate and customer numbers grow, the sustainability benefits of GE’s product increase.

Engines

November 14, 2021

Boeing-Ethiopian Partnership Ready to Bear Fruit

An August MOU calling for the establishment of an African aviation hub appears likely to yield more supply business for Ethiopian Airlines.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

Airbus, Indigo Partners Ink Order for 255 A321neos

Orders from four Indigo Partners airlines will total 255 A321neos and forthcoming A321XLRs before the decade’s end.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

Rolls-Royce and Etihad Sign for Shared Sustainability Vision

Etihad has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce on electrification and use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Engines

November 14, 2021

Anticipation Builds as Boeing Brings 777X to Dubai

The Boeing 777X is making its first international appearance at the Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

Uganda Airlines Makes Dubai Debut

Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

Cargo Keeps Emirates 777s Airborne for Much of Pandemic

With around 30 Boeing 777-300ERs converted to cargo-only, even a handful of A380s were employed on cargo charter.

Aircraft

November 13, 2021

HAL Takes ‘Make in India’ Mantra to Heart

The Hindustan 228 will headline a range of Indian exhibits at this year’s Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 13, 2021

ACIA and Bestfly Expand Leasing Arrangement

Angola’s Bestfly is growing in the contract airline and business transport sectors and is adding its first cross-over jet in the form of the E190.

Airlines

November 13, 2021

Electric Aircraft Pioneer Calls For Carbon Tax On Aircraft Fuel

Most of the aviation industry expects to meet its net zero carbon goals through a mix of new technology and widespread use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Sustainability and Environment

November 12, 2021