All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 406
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First 787 with interiors to fly by month's end
Boeing's first 787 to feature interior components is expected to begin flight tests by the end of February. The aircraft, ZA003, has been fitted with...
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Pluna closes in on securing new investor as fleet expansion begins
Uruguay's Pluna continues to talk to several potential new strategic investors and could conclude a deal within the next month to sell a minority stake in...
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JAL to suspend 12 domestic routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) is suspending 12 domestic routes and slashing flight frequency and capacity on three international routes, as it undergoes a restructuring...
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SINGAPORE 2010: EADS aims to grow revenue in Asia Pacific
EADS aims to boost its revenue in Asia Pacific, and plans to further grow its outsourcing in the region. The Asia Pacific generated about 25% of the...
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Small US aerospace firm hopes for role in China's C919
Pinnacle Energy, a US company involved in coal and alternative energy, has decided to move into the aerospace sector by buying assets from Harbin Aerospace's...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Boeing targets 8 February for 747-8F maiden sortie
Boeing has targeted 8 February for the maiden sortie of its 747-8 Freighter, one day shy of the 41st anniversary of the type's first first in 1969.
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Alaska nears Wi-fi decision
Alaska Airlines continues to evaluate in-flight internet providers and appears close to finalising an agreement after offering Wi-fi access on a single Boeing...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GE continues tests of open rotor blades
General Electric later this year plans to begin performance testing of blade designs at a wide range of speeds to enable a comprehensive record of blade...
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Copa considers transferring 737s to Aero Republica
Colombia's Aero Republica confirms it is looking at taking Boeing 737NGs from Panamanian sister carrier Copa Airlines, but claims it has not yet made any...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GEnx-2B starts icing certification tests
General Electric has started ice testing of the GEnx-2B engine powering the Boeing 747-8. "The icing test on the GEnx-2B will simulate the complete...
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SINGAPORE 2010: 757 replacement gets new focus as 787-3 dwindles
With the apparent demise of the short-range 787-3 looming large, Boeing says a medium-range Dreamliner is not on the cards, but it envisages its future 737...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Bell in discussions to export V-22 tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter is in discussions with overseas countries about the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Tiger advances delivery of four A320s
Singapore's Tiger Airways has finalised an advanced delivery agreement with Airbus for four Airbus A320 aircraft. Originally scheduled to be delivered...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Rolls-Royce and MAS sign engine support deal
Rolls-Royce and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed an engine support deal for the airline's Trent 800 engines. The TotalCare service agreement will...
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SINGAPORE 2010: China Airlines and P&W seal engine repair deal
Taiwan's China Airlines and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) have signed an engine parts repair and replacement agreement for the airline's PW4056 engines. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Garuda to raise $300 million from IPO
Garuda Indonesia plans to raise $300 million through its initial public offering (IPO), which will be launched in the middle of this year.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Mubadala launches engine and components financing firm
Abu Dhabi state-owned investment company Mubadala has launched a new business to buy and maintain airlines' spare parts and components, as well as supply...
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Carriers cleared to use Embraer 190 at London City
Swiss regional carrier Baboo could be set to join Lufthansa and British Airways in operating the Embraer 190 to London City Airport after the type secured...
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FAA opens up discussion on future light aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration is to consult publicly on its review of the current assumptions that underlie the certification processes for light...
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SINGAPORE: 2010 MRJ airframe delivers 'half of fuel-burn advantage': Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Aircraft says that around half of the double-digit operating cost advantage claimed for its MRJ regional jet over the rival Embraer E-Jet family...