All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 343
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Prototype Superjet badly damaged at Reykjavik
Another of Russian airframer Sukhoi's prototype Superjet 100s has been badly damaged, apparently upon landing at Reykjavik. Images from the scene show...
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Ethiopian 787 fire probe urges lithium ELT safety review
UK investigators are urging a safety review of lithium-powered emergency locator transmitters and that measures be taken to inert the Honeywell-built ELT...
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PICTURES: BA begins initial A380 testing from Manston
British Airways has been conducting initial test flights with its Airbus A380 having temporarily deployed the aircraft to Manston airport. It has been...
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ILFC firms Embraer E2 order for up to 100 aircraft
US lessor International Lease Finance has finalised its earlier agreement to take 50 firm Embraer 190-E2 and 195-E2 aircraft, the re-engined versions of...
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New Heathrow option centres on third full-length runway
London Heathrow's operator has put forward two options for a full-length third runway, to the west of the airport, to resolve the thorny issue of additional...
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Inspections missed icing on ill-fated ATR 72
Russian investigators have determined that the upper surfaces of the wing and horizontal stabiliser on a UTair ATR 72-200 were not inspected for ice before...
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A350 prepares for next stage of flight tests in August
Airbus has started preparing its A350-900 prototype for a second stage of flight tests, having completed initial assessments on primary aircraft systems. The...
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No evidence of battery link to Ethiopian 787 event
UK investigators have found no immediate connection between the heat damage on an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 and the aircraft's batteries. The...
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Ethiopian Airlines 787 at centre of Heathrow fire alert
Firefighting personnel are attending an Ethiopian Boeing 787-8 at London Heathrow after an alert which has led to suspension of flights
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EasyJet firms A320 order despite founder's opposition
Low-cost carrier EasyJet has firmed its order for 100 Airbus A320neo twinjets as well as the conversion of options and rights on 35 regular A320s. The...
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TUI shareholders approve 737 Max order
Shareholders in tour operator TUI Travel have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of 60 Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The company is planning to take...
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United appears to cancel a dozen A320s
United Airlines appears to have cancelled orders for a dozen Airbus A320-family jets, the airframer's latest backlog data shows. While customers placed...
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Kazan composites plant to produce Superjet parts
Russia's United Aircraft is to begin producing composite parts of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 at a new Kazan plant from the winter of 2013. The facility,...
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UN mandates terrain-awareness avionics on helicopters
United Nations representatives are mandating the carriage of terrain-awareness and ground-proximity warning systems on helicopters operating under its banner. The...
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Airbus under no pressure to offer higher-density A320
Airbus insists it is under no obligation to offer greater accommodation on the A320neo, having secured a tentative order for the type from budget carrier...
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VIDEO: BA to train A380 crews on Frankfurt route
British Airways expects to begin operating short-haul Airbus A380 flights from the beginning of August, having selected Frankfurt as the familiarisation...
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Boeing's first-half deliveries edge ahead of Airbus
Airbus trailed Boeing in aircraft deliveries during the first half of the year, handing over 295 aircraft compared with 306 by its US rival. Boeing...
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Former EasyJet executive to head Flybe
European regional operator Flybe Group has named former EasyJet chief commercial officer Saad Hammad as its new chief executive, who will take over the role...
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Yemenia A310 stalled as pilots lost track of altitude
Pilots of a Yemenia Airbus A310-300 stalled the aircraft during a low-altitude recovery after failing to monitor its descent during a circling approach to...
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EasyJet founder lays out objection to A320 deal
EasyJet's founder, Stelios Haji-Iaonnou, is formally to oppose the low-cost carrier's fleet renewal plan, although he does not expect his protest will prevent...