Airframers – Page 285
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NewsDOT awards Delta Seattle-Haneda authority
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) approved Delta Air Lines' request to operate daily nonstop flights between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda. The...
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NewsJapan probe finds signs of thermal runaway, short-circuit in ANA 787 battery
Japanese safety investigators have released new data showing signs of thermal runaway and a short-circuit in the main battery failure on an All Nippon Airways...
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Air Arabia splits A320 financing
Air Arabia has mandated KfW IPEX-Bank to finance up to six Airbus A320 aircraft scheduled for delivery this year. Under the mandate the German bank...
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NewsP&W keen to work with Comac on future aircraft
Pratt & Whitney is continuing discussions with Comac on the possible application of its geared turbofan (GTF) on future developments of the Chinese airframer's range.
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NewsBoeing applies to conduct 787 test flights
Boeing has applied to the US Federal Aviation Administration to conduct test flights on its grounded 787 aircraft.
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NewsAir Lease orders 25 A350s including five -1000s
Lessor Air Lease has underpinned the Airbus A350-1000 by ordering five of the type as well as 20 A350-900s. The leasing firm has also firmed options...
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NewsAirbus rejigs A380 logistics after wing ship beached
Airbus is sending a second A380 transport ship to the UK to pick up additional wing sets, after the regular vessel became stranded at the port of Mostyn. The...
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Engine will not delay MRJ programme: P&W
Pratt & Whitney has affirmed that its PW1200G geared turbofan will not delay Mitsubishi Aircraft's MRJ regional jet programme
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NewsJapan Airlines raises earning forecast despite 787 grounding
Japan Airlines (JAL) has raised its earning forecast for its fiscal year 2012/13 despite the continued grounding of its Boeing 787 fleet. The Japanese...
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Air Canada to boost capacity on 19 domestic routes
Air Canada will increase capacity during the second quarter on 19 domestic routes as it rolls out new Bombardier Q400 service to some cities, says the airline. "This...
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Republic and Embraer sign $250m component support deal
Republic Airways Holdings has signed a $250m component support agreement with Embraer for up to 308 aircraft. The flight hour pool agreement will include...
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NewsAmerican ups 777-300ER backlog to 20, CEO says
American Airlines has increased its order for Boeing 777-300ERs to 20, says chairman and chief executive Tom Horton. The Fort Worth-based Oneworld...
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NewsStill no root cause for 787 problem: customers
Investigations into the cause of battery failures in Boeing 787s do not appear to have yielded any results, say two customers, increasing the possibility of a prolonged grounding of the aircraft.
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NewsAmerican set to take-off with the 777-300ER
American Airlines will begin service on its new Boeing 777-300ER later today, with an inaugural run to Sao Paulo Guarulhos from Dallas-Fort Worth. The...
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Gol selects MTU as single engine MRO provider
Brazilian budget carrier Gol has contracted MTU to maintain the engines across its fleet. The airline inked an exclusive five-year MRO deal worth $440...
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Baltic Aviation selects Aviacom as Indian representative
Lithuanian training centre Baltic Aviation Academy has selected Aviacom as its representative on the Indian subcontinent. Aviacom will be representing...
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NewsP&W poised for certification of CSeries engine
Pratt & Whitney has completed the airworthiness certification programme for the PW1524G engine that will power the Bombardier CSeries. "I'm proud to...
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NewsANA 787 grounding to cost $15m in January revenue
All Nippon Airways says flight cancellations associated with the grounding of its Boeing 787 fleet will reduce its revenue for the month of January by Y1.4...
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Australia's ACCC approves Virgin’s Skywest takeover bid
Australia's competition regulator has cleared Virgin Australia's proposed takeover of Perth-based regional carrier Skywest Airlines. Australian Competition...
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PICTURE: Afriqiyah takes delivery of A320 in new colours
Afriqiyah Airways has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 - the first aircraft to be painted in its new livery. The 2013-build aircraft (MSN 5448) is...