All air transport news – Page 870
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Air France-KLM plan targets wiping €2bn from net debts
Air France-KLM has outlined details of a new wide-ranging three-year plan to return it to profitability, under which the group will restructure short and...
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Unidentified customer orders 10 Boeing 787s
Boeing has added 28 new aircraft to its backlog, including 10 787s from an unidentified customer.
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NewsVolaris firms up order for 44 A320 family aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has firmed up an order for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising 30 A320neos and 14 A320s.
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Funding cuts put NASA commercial X-plane on hold
NASA has pulled back on plans to launch a 737-sized subscale test vehicle (STV) by 2016 to demonstrate a next-generation airliner or cargo aircraft.
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Norwegian still committed to budget long-haul plan
Norwegian has confirmed it is still committed to launching long-haul low-cost operations, following AirAsia X's announcement today that it is withdrawing...
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NASA study shows aircraft technologies that increase energy efficiency nearly 50%
A suite of technologies now in development can deliver a new airliner by 2025 that is 40-50% more energy efficient and generates 30-40dB less noise, according...
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NewsXcor reveals Lynx test schedule
Spacecraft designer Xcor has revealed details of a plan to achieve first flight of the Lynx Mk1 later this year and to expand the suborbital market far beyond...
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NASA concludes noise remains a challenge for open rotor
New advances in open rotor engine technology can make airliners more fuel efficient, but still face a noise problem, NASA researchers say.
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NewsUK launches Hawk T2 instructor training, as BAE steps up T-X push
The UK has moved a step closer to training the first student pilots using its BAE Systems-built Hawk T2 fleet, while the company is also poised to strengthen its bid to sell a further development of the type to the US Air Force.
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Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia mulls two options for public listing
Maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) firm GMF AeroAsia is considering two options to get the Indonesian company publicly listed.
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Boeing envisions third parallel line for 737 Max
Boeing may assemble the re-engined 737 Max in the same facility as it builds the 737 NG family of aircraft in Renton, Washington.
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NewsAir France-KLM confirms order for 25 787-9s plus 25 options
Air France-KLM today confirmed that it has placed a firm order for 25 Boeing 787-9s plus 25 options.
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Eastar selects AJ Walter for component maintenance
Korean budget airline Eastar Jet has contracted AJ Walter Aviation for component support. The carrier signed a seven-year, flight hour-based maintenance...
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NewsIN FOCUS: TAP Maintenance
TAP Maintenance & Engineering plans to expand its engine shop in Lisbon and join forces with other airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers to support the Airbus A350 independently from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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ANA to resume Nagoya-Shanghai service on 25 March
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will resume its Nagoya-Shanghai Pudong service when its summer 2012 timetable starts on 25 March. The carrier will...
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NewsIndonesia to receive Super Tucano in March
Indonesia will receive its first four Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano trainer/light attack aircraft in March 2012. The aircraft will be based at Abd Saleh...
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ALAEA issues A380 safety call
The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) has issued a warning over cracks found in the wing ribs of Airbus A380s operated by Qantas...
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US Airways completes first class installation on regional jets
US Airways has completed the installation of a first class cabin on 110 US Airways Express regional jets. The installation on Embraer 170/175 and Bombardier...
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Airbus receives first A350 centre fuselage from Spirit
US manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems has delivered the centre fuselage section of the Airbus A350 to the airframer, having completed assembly of the primary...