All Fleets articles – Page 354
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NewsStratolaunch nears conclusion of systems design review
Stratolaunch is to complete the systems design review (SDR) of its new launch system "in the next couple of months".
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NewsRyanair offers scathing verdict on 737 Max
Outspoken Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has offered a scathing verdict on Boeing's 737 Max, describing the re-engined narrowbody as a "dog's dinner...
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NewsAer Lingus 'keen' to order Neo or Max for transatlantic flights
Aer Lingus is "very keen to see" whether the Airbus A321neo or Boeing 737-9 Max will offer the range needed to enable it to deploy the aircraft on some of...
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NewsChina Southern to acquire 10 777-300ERs
China Southern Airlines has agreed to acquire 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, the first time this specific type has been selected by the carrier.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rolls-Royce steps up work on three-shaft engine technologies
Rolls-Royce may be losing its foothold in the high-volume narrowbody engine market, but when it comes to high-value big-twin powerplants the UK-based manufacturer is going from strength to strength.
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NewsEstonian to ditch CRJs as it signs for more Embraers
Estonian Air has confirmed that it will replace its Bombardier CRJs with Embraer regional jets, just a year after taking delivery of the Canadian-built type.
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NewsThai Airways posts Bt10.2bn net loss for 2011
Thai Airways International fell sharply into the red in 2011, recording a net loss of Bt10.2 billion ($335 million) for the period ending 31 December, down...
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NewsANZ focussed on transformation of long-haul business
Air New Zealand's medium-term priority remains the transformation of its long-haul network in the face of economic turmoil and soaring fuel costs. In...
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NewsChief executive Joyce justifies Qantas grounding
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has defended the carrier's grounding of its fleet last year in the face of escalating strike action.
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NewsAir New Zealand converts options for two 787-9s
Air New Zealand has converted options for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft, despite still being "hindered by the delay of the 787".
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NewsUnited in compensation talks with Boeing over 787 delays
United-Continental is in compensation talks with Boeing over delivery delays for its 787 widebodies, according to its annual report filed with US regulators....
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NewsEtihad chief Hogan charts Americas expansion strategy
Etihad's chief executive today committed to launch service to two more US cities by 2014, open an inaugural route to South America by 2013, consider making...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Soaring demand drives Airbus to plug freighter gap
Airbus's decision last week to launch a passenger-to-freighter conversion programme for its A330 twinjet was long overdue. The airframer's own global market...
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Cebu Pacific inks operating leases for four A330s
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has inked operating leases with CIT Aerospace for four new Airbus A330-300 aircraft for its long-haul operations.
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Thai inks A380 MRO deal with Airbus
Thai Airways signed a 15-year maintenance and inventory support contract with Airbus for its future A380 fleet. The contract, which falls under the...
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NewsPIA orders five 777-300ERs in $1.5bn deal
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has placed a firm order for five Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal that includes purchase rights for a further five...
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Chris Tarry's Market Outlook: Low-cost, what's in a name?
However you define budget carriers, the operating advantage only counts if they get the traffic mix right.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Lessors close gap on GECAS and ILFC
Exactly how far the gap between aviation's leasing giants, GECAS and ILFC, and their rivals has narrowed can be seen in Airline Business' finance interactive.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Indonesian airlines fly high
Flurry of aircraft orders underlines growth potential for airlines in Southeast Asia's fastest growing market.
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NewsAirbus to offer higher-weight A380 from 2013
Airbus is to offer a higher-weight version of the A380, which will be available for delivery to customers early next year.