All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 329
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NewsAirbus predicts "mega cities" will drive A380 growth
Asian mega-cities offering to/from RPKs in excess of 5 billion annually will drive demand for Airbus A380 aircraft, with Airbus predicting the number of such cities growing from 9 now to 17 by 2029.
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NewsAA11: Air China places order for five 747-8Is
Air China has announced a firm order for five passenger versions of the 747-8, giving the programme a major shot in the arm from an important market segment.
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AA11:Hong Kong celebrates centenary of powered flight
This year will be a special one for Hong Kong's aviation community as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in the territory, which took place on 18 March 1911.
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AA11: Airbus predicts strong demand from Asia
Airbus forecasts that the Asia Pacific will become the world's biggest market for airliners in the next 20 years, with carriers in the region taking delivery of 8,560 new aircraft worth $1.2 trillion.
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LOT to take first 787 in April 2012
Polish flag carrier LOT expects to receive next year five Boeing 787s, which it will use to start replacing its Boeing 767-300ERs and potentially launch...
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NewsSources: CSeries first flight slips three months
The first flight of Bombardier's CSeries CS100 has slipped by three months, say supplier sources, while the company has shifted one of its senior leaders...
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Boeing activates San Antonio 787 change facility
Boeing has activated its San Antonio, Texas change incorporation and refurbishment facility with the first of at least six Boeing 787s.
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Southwest zeros in on 15% return of invested capital
Southwest Airlines has a four-prong strategy to once again achieve a 15% return on invested capital (ROIC) after averaging a 10% return for most of the last...
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NewsBoeing continues to focus on clean sheet narrowbody
Boeing is focussing its attention toward a new aircraft, as it characterises the response to its 737 re-engining plans as "underwhelming". Mike Bair, VP...
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CFM studying new weight savings for Leap-X blades
CFM International is studying further weight reductions for the Leap-X engine after becoming satisfied that the baseline design will meet certification requirements.
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Thai AirAsia eyes $150m from 2011 IPO
Thai AirAsia plans to raise at least $150 million from an initial public offering in Bangkok before the end of the year.
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NewsDynamic tuning puts A330-200F payload up a note
Airbus is introducing a variable-weight capability for its A330-200 freighter, to provide the type's customers with the ability to transport a greater payload over certain routes.
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NewsAA11: Taikoo becomes first Airbus completions centre in China
Airbus Corporate jet owners in China will be able to have their aircraft cabins completed within the country following a landmark deal announced on 7 March between Airbus and the Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Company (TAECO).
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NewsQantas in talks with two other biofuel producers
Qantas is in discussions with two additional alternative fuel producers with a view to entering arrangements similar to the pacts it recently signed with US renewable energy companies Solazyme and Solena.
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AVALON: Thales launches ATM research centre in Australia
Thales Australia has launched operations of its Centre for Advanced Studies in Air Traffic Management (CASIA), which will develop next-generation air traffic management technology for export around the world.
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Delta to buy MD-90s from Japan Airlines
Delta Air Lines has confirmed plans to purchase nine Boeing MD-90s from Japan Air Lines (JAL). A spokesman for the Atlanta-based carrier says deliveries...
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NewsDubai's DAE axes 30 more Airbus orders
Middle Eastern lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled another 30 aircraft from its Airbus order book, including 12 A350s.
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NewsRussian authorities certificate An-158
Russian airworthiness authorities have granted type certification to the Antonov An-158, a stretched version of the An-148 regional twinjet.
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Ex-JAL 747 finds new life as Leap-X testbed
Flight trials of CFM International's new Leap-X engine, an option for the Airbus A320neo, will be carried out on a new Boeing 747-400 testbed.
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AVALON: GippsAero close to finalising GA10 and GA18 designs
GippsAero will shortly start taking deposits for its new GA10, a stretched version of the GA8 Airvan utility turboprop, and the relaunched GA18 Nomad, as the Australian manufacturer comes close to completing its market surveys to define the aircraft.