All air transport news – Page 862
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NewsSINGAPORE: Lion Air confirms 737 Max order, becomes -9 launch customer
Indonesia's Lion Air has confirmed its earlier commitment for the Boeing 737 Max, signing a firm order for 201 of the re-engined twinjets at the Singapore...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rafael targets developing international powers
A focus on emerging rather than established powers is allowing missile maker Rafael to carve an international niche in electronic and communications equipment.
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SINGAPORE: Dallas Airmotive opens Singapore service centre
Dallas Airmotive Asia-Pacific's Singapore Regional Turbine Center has been officially opened by Lim Kok Kiang, executive director for transport engineering...
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NewsSINGAPORE: BOC Aviation orders 20 Comac C919s
BOC Aviation has signed an order for 20 Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) C919s, bringing the Chinese manufacturer's order backlog for the narrowbody...
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SINGAPORE: Pratt signs engine FEP with ANZ
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed an engine fleet enhancement programme (FEP) deal with Air New Zealand (ANZ). P&WC's FEP, where a new engine...
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SINGAPORE: Air China orders Honeywell’s avionics, wheels and brakes
Air China has signed a range of agreements with Honeywell Aerospace covering avionics as well as wheels and brakes. Honeywell will supply the avionics...
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NewsBoeing studies ultra long-range 777-8LX concept
Boeing is exploring an ultra long-range replacement of the 777-200LR, conceptually dubbed the 777-8LX. Likely to be the last of three members of a...
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NewsAnadolu 737's low-level flight echoes prior Stansted incident
Misinterpretation of altitude restrictions led an AnadoluJet Boeing 737-800 to level off at just 450ft (137m) after leaving London Stansted - an incident...
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NewsPiaggio sells first Avanti IIs into China
Piaggio has sold its first Chinese-registered P180 Avanti IIs to Chinese operator CAEA Aviation Investment of Beijing, which will also act as its exclusive sales agent for the country.
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German government says toxic cabin air is an EASA issue
A German cross-party parliamentary committee that heard evidence on aircraft cabin air contamination last September has voted that the problem is reported so rarely that no further action needs to be taken on it.
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NewsBombardier announces firm deal for five Q400s
An undisclosed buyer has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier NextGen Q400 turboprops, the Canadian airframer announced today. The...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing targets 2013 firm configuration for 737 Max
Boeing aims to firm the configuration of its 737 Max family in 2013 as the final phase of the wind-tunnel testing begins in the USA and UK.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Enders vows Airbus will 'quickly fix' A380 cracks
Airbus chief executive Thomas Enders reiterated on Monday that the manufacturer will quickly work to fix the cracks that have been discovered on its Airbus A380s.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing steps up 787-9 development effort
Boeing will begin major assembly of the first 787-9 in the fourth quarter of this year, ahead of final assembly starting in Everett in early 2013.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Narrowbodies make mark in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly lucrative market for narrowbody aircraft, with the growth of low-cost travel and relaxation of regulations helping to drive orders throughout the region - and fuelling fears of overcapacity.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asian airports gear up for growth
Booming passenger numbers and expansion of low-cost carriers across Asia-Pacific are foring airports in the region to scale up their facilities to raise throughput.
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NewsBombardier wins 3rd order for CRJ1000
Bombardier today announced a new firm order for six CRJ1000 regional jets and options for 18 more to an undisclosed airline. The firm order, which...
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NewsAir Berlin to start routine satellite-based landings at Bremen
German carrier Air Berlin is to use satellite-based approaches for normal flight operations to Bremen, following approval of the navigational system installed...
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NewsTrading remains challenging at Flybe
Trading at Flybe remains challenging as passenger numbers and revenue at its main UK-based operation continued to be under pressure. Revenue fell by...