German automotive group BMW has sold almost two-thirds of its shares in Derby, UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce, leaving it with a stake of around 3.25% in the company, compared with its previous level of 9.02%. BMW says more of its stake could be cut in future and that the current sale will generate a €300 million ($356 million) gain in the first quarter of 2006.
Source: Flight International
Airbus has shown off a mock-up of its A350 freighter, and is highlighting its large main-deck cargo door as a key feature. The aircraft will have a maximum payload of 111t. Airbus has yet to detail a formal payload-range chart, but has previously indicated ranges of 4,550nm at 111t and ...
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
German manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has again pushed back the service-entry date for its new D328eco – the second such delay for the programme.
