News from FlightGlobal – Page 953
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NewsRockwell Collins to assume key role in Inmarsat's Global Xpress
Rockwell Collins is to lead the development, production and distribution of user terminals for Inmarsat's future Ka-band satellite-supported Global Xpress...
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Most 737 MAX launch customers outside of the US
Boeing has indicated that most of the airlines that have placed orders for its re-engined Boeing 737 MAX announced today are based outside the USA.
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NewsBoeing officially launches re-engined 737
Boeing will proceed with development of the re-engined 737 after its board of directors approved its launch based on order commitments for 496 aircraft from...
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NewsLau joins Spring Airlines’ parent company
Johnny Lau has joined Shanghai Spring International Travel Service as the chief financial officer.
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More details emerge on configuration of re-engined 737
More details have emerged on the likely configuration of the powerplant for the re-engined version of Boeing's 737, ahead of expected board approval for the programme.
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Top 100 - Aerospace and Defence: Gaining technological advantage
The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) industry has been the source of some of the most influential technological advances in modern history - computers and computer networking, satellites and satellite navigation, and important advances in physics - all have their roots in the sector's research.
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Top 100 Special Report: 2010 a year of rebound
Though the economic situation looks uncertain, manufacturers big and small are knuckling down and competing in a market on the road to recovery
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Top 100 - Data source
The Flight International Top 100 was compiled by aerospace experts at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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NewsEASA issues guidance for carriers testing Koito seats
Airlines operating aircraft with seats made by Koito Industries can test designated clusters of seats when seeking to meet the conditions of an airworthiness...
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Southwest expects to make decision on re-engined 737 soon
Long-time Boeing stalwart Southwest Airlines should soon decide on its Boeing narrowbody aircraft soon now that the airframer has committed to re-engine...
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NewsCathay to offer premium economy seating in Q2 2012
Cathay Pacific Airways plans to introduce premium economy seats in the second quarter of 2012 and will deploy them throughout its fleet by end-2012. The...
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NewsTony Davis to leave Tiger Airways
Tiger Airways has announced a major leadership change, with acting CEO Chin Yau Seng to become permanent CEO, and Australia unit head Tony Davis to leave the company.
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NewsDelivery dates in sight for 747-8F and 787
With US Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certifications in hand, Boeing's final month of 747-8 freighter and 787 first delivery milestones has emerged.
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News787 wins certification from FAA and EASA
Boeing has received certification for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency...
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Gol to offer IFE for WiFi-enabled devices on board
Brazilian carrier Gol will roll out a new in-flight entertainment platform on board its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft from September, to be available to passengers...
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Bombardier's backlog stagnates
Bombardier says Gary Scott's resignation "comes at a time when there is significant momentum with the CSeries aircraft programme with respect to orders and options, and the programme is progressing well - and there is nothing to suggest it will not continue to do so after his departure".
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Syrian Arab A350s blocked by US sanctions: embassy cable
Syrian Arab Airlines had been in line to receive Airbus A350s as part of a broad fleet renewal covering 50 aircraft, newly-disclosed diplomatic cables reveal.
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Aeroflot puts second Superjet into service
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has deployed a second Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft on its network, which is set to begin operations on 27 August.
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NewsANA to receive first 787 on 26 September
Boeing will deliver the first 787 to launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) on 26 September. The aircraft will take off from Boeing facilities in...
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Lao Airlines orders two A320s
Lao Airlines has inked a deal for two Airbus A320 aircraft, making them the first passenger jets to join their fleet.