All air transport news – Page 2531
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-Steps up tempo of long-range 777 work
Boeing has revealed new details of its plans for heavier versions of the 777, which will be led by the -200X effort, which the company hopes to launch, along with the -300X, at the time of the Paris air show in June. The projected entry-into-service date for the ...
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Over to you, Airbus
Surprise and, in some cases, relief, have greeted Boeing's sudden decision to drop its 747-500X and -600X programme. Despite signs of back-pedalling by Boeing, the airlines and engine makers appear to have been caught off-guard, although it was the carriers' indifference which put paid to the project. Rival ...
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Hispano Suiza
Yves Imbert has been elected chairman and chief executive officer of Spanish engine manufacturer Hispano-Suiza, replacing Raymond Poggi, who has moved to Snecma. Imbert was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Sochata, the engine repair sudsidiary of Snecma. Source: Flight International
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Saab aircraft
Gert Schyborger, president of the defence electronics company Celsius-Tech, has been appointed president of Saab Aircraft, succeeding Hans Kruger, who is now president of Industrigruppen JAS. Source: Flight International
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Derlan gears up
Derlan Industries says it has received a letter of intent from General Electric Aircraft Engines, covering the supply of 600 accessory gearboxes and associated equipment for GE's CF34 turbofan. The contract will be worth C$42 million ($31 million), says Derlan, of Ontario, Canada, with deliveries running from this year until ...
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Tanks for business 737
Boeing has placed a long-term order of more than $100 million with Colombia, Maryland-based PATS for long-range fuel tanks to be installed as standard on its corporate derivative of the 737-700, the Boeing Business Jet. Source: Flight International
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Calibration shortlist
Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)has narrowed its choice of new flight-inspection aircraft down to the de Havilland Dash 8-300 and Saab 2000, and expects to make its final selection on 13 February. The Japanese require five aircraft to replace six elderly Nihon YS-11 turboprops. Plans call for first two flight-calibration ...
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Malev privatisation
Hungary is reported to be looking at a further step in the privatisation of flag carrier Malev. The state could reduce its holding from 64% to just over 50%. The first stage of privatisation took place in December 1992 when Alitalia took a 30%stake, with 5% going to an Italian ...
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Airmotive acquired
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has acquired a majority stake in Airmotive Ireland, following intense negotiations on possible technical co-operation between LHT and Airmotive parent Aer Lingus. Airmotive focuses on servicing Pratt & Whitney JT8 and JT9 engines as well as CFM International CFM56s. Its 1996 turnover was $100 million, about a ...
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Atlas buys PAL 747-200
US all-cargo carrier Atlas Air has purchased a General Electric CF6-powered Boeing 747-200B, now operated by Philippine Airlines on lease. The aircraft will be converted into freighter configuration. Source: Flight International
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Embraer's ExpressJet
Continental Express' new 50-seat Embraer EMB-145s will initiate "ExpressJet" services from Cleveland on 1 March to Greensboro, Hartford, Milwaukee, St Louis and Minneapolis. Source: Flight International
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Dragon Airbus
Dragonair of Hong Kong has confirmed an order for a sixth Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered Airbus A330-300. The new aircraft is scheduled for delivery in late 1998. The airline recently ordered two more Airbus A320s, with options for another five, and it is to lease a fifth A330 from International Lease ...
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Southwest hushes
AvAero has been selected by Southwest Airlines to supply Stage 3 hushkits for 20 Boeing 737-200s. The airline's all-737 fleet includes 50 737-200s, and options have been placed for 14 more shipsets. Source: Flight International
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British Mediterranean continues partner search
British Mediterranean Airways (BMed) is working to overcome the failure of its planned franchise agreement with British Airways by instigating the expansion plans originally envisaged as part of the link-up (Flight International, 18-24 September 1996, P9), and is continuing its search for a new airline partner. Des Hetherington, ...
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An-38 production at Novosibirsk
The second and third of Antonov's 26-seat An-38 regional airliners are in final assembly at the Novosibirsk plant in southeastern Russia. The second aircraft (pictured) is the first to be equipped with the Russian Omsk TVD-20 turboprop engines, and is expected to join the flight-test programme this year. The first ...
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NTSB reveals Comair Brasilia crash clues
Starboard engine overspeed appears to have been the triggering factor for the 9 January Comair Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia (N265CA) crash in which all 26 passengers and three crew died, according to US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators. The twin-turboprop, which was operating a Delta Connection flight to ...
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Perm Airlines introduces Tu-204-100
Perm Airlines (PAL) has introduced a single PS-90-powered Tupolev Tu-204-100 (RA-64017) which is being operated by Vnukovo Airlines, primarily on charters from Moscow to Tenerife, Canary Islands. It is understood that PAL's Tu-204 is leased from the engine maker Aviadvigatel/Perm Motors, which acquired the aircraft from the manufacturer Aviastar in ...
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China Eastern prepares to list in New York and Hong Kong
China Eastern Airlines has taken the initial steps towards a share listings on the New York and Hong Kong stock exchange, which will make it the first mainland Chinese carrier to undergo a public flotation. The Shanghai-based airline has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and ...
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AirOne takes on Noman
Italian domestic airline AirOne has strengthened its challenge to Alitalia on the key Milan-Rome route with a deal to take on the operations of small domestic carrier Noman. Despite its size, Noman has built up a 4%market share on the Milan-Rome route, helping to add to AirOne's existing 25%, and ...