All Airframers news – Page 477
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Regional cargo conversions' role reversal
The transformation from small passenger airliner to freighter has led to an increase in popularity for some aircraft types BAE Systems Converting...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Mixed messages from Russia and China on regional programmes
A focus on regional jets has meant that development of small turboprops has all but been forgotten in China and Russia
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B/E reports $41m third quarter profit
B/E Aerospace has reported a net profit of $41 million for the third quarter, a 14% increase compared with the same period last year.
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NewsDelta defers first 787 delivery to 2020
Delta Air Lines has reconfirmed its order for 18 Boeing 787-8s but has deferred deliveries to between 2020 and 2022. Ending extended uncertainty around...
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NewsGulf Air considering three types for regional jet fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is focusing on three candidates for a permanent regional jet operation, having decided that it needs a type with a higher...
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Alaska Airlines launches Wi-fi onboard intra-Alaska flights
Alaska Airlines today debuted Aircell's Gogo Internet service on flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Japanese start-up Fuji Dream orders E175
Japanese start-up carrier Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) has purchased its second Embraer 175 aircraft, taking its all Embraer fleet to five.
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NewsIAI secures 29 freighter conversion orders
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured nearly 30 new orders for cargo conversion products, prompting its MRO unit Bedek to spool up its conversion...
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Wagner plans to launch 767 cargo conversion programme
Wagner Aeronautical is preparing to launch a passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme for the Boeing 767-300ER, providing a third PTF option for...
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A320 passenger to freighter conversion deal secured despite second delay
Airbus Freighter Conversion's launch customer for the A320 passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion programme has found a client to lease three of the jets, but target certification has been pushed back to late 2012.
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NewsJetBlue to defer A320s
JetBlue Airways plans to defer a total of 10 Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery in 2012 and 2013 to 2016 in order to spread out its aircraft purchase obligations. Carrier...
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Airbus promises re-engining decision this year
Airbus chief Tom Enders says the airframer still intends to decide by the end of the year whether to offer a re-engined A320 family, a timescale he announced...
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JetBlue plans Airbus deferrals
JetBlue Airways plans to defer a total of 10 Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery in 2012 and 2013 to 2016 in order to spread out its aircraft purchase obligations.
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A320 re-engining decision will come this year: Enders
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders says the airframer still intends to decide by the end of the year whether to offer a re-engined A320 family, a timescale...
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Gulf Air grows regional fleet amid restructuring
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is aiming to cut its annual losses to $300 million this year, demonstrating evidence that its restructuring strategy is producing...
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Bombardier’s CSeries compels American
American Airlines has deemed Bombardier's CSeries airliner to be "definitely worth considering" as it looks to scale capacity to match growth forecasted...
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Korean Air A380s enter final assembly
Korean Air's first four Airbus A380 aircraft have entered final assembly at Airbus's Toulouse factory, with the first aircraft scheduled to be delivered...
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Venezuela and Russia progress leasing venture
Venezuela is to establish a joint development bank with Russia as part of a plan to set up a regionally focused aircraft leasing company.
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Vietnam Airlines 777 clears checks after turbulence incident
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft that experienced severe turbulence on a flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle yesterday has been cleared to return...
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United expects no major fleet decisions for several months
The executive in charge of fleet planning for the new United Airlines expects it will take at least several months to make any key fleet plan decisions in...