All Orders & deliveries articles – Page 156
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Final Stretch
Can Embraer's E-195, arguably the company's first true 'trunk' airliner, successfully open the door to the elusive 100-seat market?
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Delays to 'improved' Dassault Falcon 7X programme as range upgrades incorporated, but customers remain ‘happy’
Delays to 7X programme as range upgrades are incorporated into aircraft, although customers remain ‘happy’
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Final approach
Airbus may be battling to cope with delays to its A380 programme, but at least flight tests appear to be on course for certification by the end of the year
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Airbus begins installation of A380 wing reinforcements as interim fix after test rupture
Airbus has begun to install a strengthening package on to the wing of a completed A380 as an interim solution after the static-test specimen suffered a premature rupture during its ultimate load test.
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Japan calls for design improvements to Bombardier Q400 as reliability issues hamper ANA, JAC and Air Central
Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has asked Bombardier to improve the reliability of Dash 8 Q400s and also called on the Canadian civil aviation authority to assist.
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Surrogate supply
The growth of the wet-lease business has been driven by carriers eager to cut costs and match capacity to demand in an increasingly competitive world
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Break-up of BAA comes a step closer
Ferrovial’s successful bid to take over UK airport operator BAA has reopened the debate about the future regulatory environment and pricing structure at London’s three main airports, and the possibility of at least one being sold off.
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Airbus battles to complete A380 testing by year end to fulfil SIA delivery pledge
Airbus has a battle on its hands if it is to complete certification of the A380 in time to deliver the first aircraft to Singapore Airlines (SIA) before the end of the year.
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Boeing expects China to reallocate Xiamen's cancelled Boeing 787 orders, take six more 737-800s
Boeing expects the three 787 orders dropped by Xiamen Airlines in favour of six Boeing 737-800s to be reallocated to another Chinese carrier, effectively adding six aircraft to China’s standing narrow- and widebody order with the US manufacturer.
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British Airways to phase out former British Caledonian Airbus A320 fleet
British Airways is to phase out its ageing fleet of CFM International CFM56-powered Airbus A320s, with the first aircraft to leave the fleet at the end of year.
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Airbus set to pick Tianjin for A320 family Chinese assembly line
Better access, less bureaucracy and availability of labour seal city’s selection
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Heads-up for E-190 landing trials
Brazilian manufacturer set to begin certification flight tests of guidance system for approaches in poor visibility