All aerospace news – Page 919
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American Eagle firms 22 additional CRJ700s
American Eagle Airlines has exercised options to acquire 22 additional Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, which will bring its fleet of the type to 47. The...
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Merpati Fokker 100 lands without right main landing gear
A Fokker 100 operated by Indonesia's Merpati Nusantara made an emergency landing on west Timor after its left main landing failed to deploy properly.
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Melbourne airport focuses on growth with new terminal wing
Melbourne airport yesterday officially opened the first phase of its international terminal expansion, a new wing connected to the main terminal. This...
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NewsAmerican and TPG offer to invest $1.1 billion in JAL
Oneworld member American Airlines and its partner TPG along with unnamed members of the alliance have offered struggling Japan Airlines (JAL) a $1.1 billion...
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India's Jagson aims to fill void left by MDLR grounding
Indian carrier Jagson Airlines plans to use BAe Avro RJ85 aircraft and is moving into scheduled operations with the help of personnel from rival Indian carrier...
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Qantas deploys RNP technology on Melbourne 737-800s
Australia's Qantas Airways has deployed Required Navigational Performance (RNP) technology on all its Boeing 737-800 aircraft that fly to and from Melbourne,...
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Portable IFE maker digEcor optimistic about 2010
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist digEcor is optimistic about its prospects for 2010 as airlines reengage in talks for handhelds.
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Delta to hold steady on its fleet after 2010 deliveries
After taking delivery of four aircraft during the first half of next year, Delta Air Lines plans to invest in upgrades of its current fleet rather than ordering...
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MAS engineering to form JV with P&W
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) maintenance and engineering arm MAS Aerospace Engineering plans to establish a maintenance joint-venture with engine-maker Pratt...
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Seoul Incheon and Jeju Air to develop maintenance hangar
Seoul's Incheon International Airport has signed an agreement with Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air to develop the airline's own maintenance hangar. The...
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Thai sets financial targets for 2010
Thai Airways International has set financial targets for next year and is hoping that improvements to its Boeing 747s will help it capture market share.
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Virgin Blue eyes -900ER as part of 737 order
Virgin Blue is interested in purchasing Boeing 737-900ERs as part of a larger Boeing 737 order.
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NewsAer Lingus to axe routes and jobs after cost talks fail
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is to axe more routes, reduce the number of aircraft in operation, and shed further jobs after failing to reach a crucial cost-savings...
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Canada delays SMS for small operators and MROs
Canada has decided to delay compliance with its aviation safety management system for smaller operators and maintenance organizations until the beginning...
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EASA calls for repeat elevator checks on A330s and A340s
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated that operators of Airbus A330 family aircraft and A340-200/300 models perform repetitive inspections...
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Latest IATA financial assessment shows mixed bag for airlines
IATA's review of third quarter financial results show an improvement in airline performance, but the rebound was not strong enough to reverse the association's...
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Asiana taps Panasonic for A321 in-seat IFE
South Korean operator Asiana Airlines has contracted Panasonic Avionics to provide its eFX in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for two Airbus A321s.
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TAP’s MRO arm secures FAA approval for E-Jet maintenance
Brazilian maintenance supplier TAP Maintenance and Engineering has won FAA approval to add Embraer E-170/190 jets to its product offering.