Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines has placed orders for a further 20 Dornier 328Jets from AvCraft. The deal, which provides a major boost for the programme that was taken over by AvCraft following the collapse of Fairchild Dornier in 2002, includes the conversion of five existing options for delivery in 2004, plus an additional 15 328Jets for delivery through to 2007. Hainan Airlines already operates 27 of the type.
Source: Flight International
JetBlue Airways has delayed to 2030 and beyond deliveries from Airbus of 44 new A321neos, meaning the airline does not anticipate receiving any of the type from Airbus between 2026 and 2029.
The chair of the House Transportation Committee has asked the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to complete a thorough analysis into how well the agency oversees Boeing and other manufacturers.
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
