All articles by Lori Ranson – Page 8
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NewsSenate FAA bill accounts for bilaterals in foreign station inspections
Local countries could be permitted to conduct maintenance inspections proposed under the Federal Aviation Administration's controversial plans for biannual checks on foreign repair stations.
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ATR rules out 90-seat decision this year
ATR has ruled out a decision this year on whether to pursue an enlarged, 90-seat version of its regional turboprop family.
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Tailwind un-commanded pitch-up spurs NTSB recommendations
A June 2008 uncommanded pitch-up of a Boeing 737-400 operated by Tailwind Airlines has resulted in five recommendations by the US National Transportation Safety Board to the Federal Aviation Administration focusing on elevator system redesign for 737-300/400/500 models.
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Boeing admits concern over new entrant narrowbody manufacturers
Recent pronouncements by Boeing chief executive Jim McNerney that the airframer prefers to take a clean-sheet approach to the next-generation narrowbody...
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digEcor gains L7 business from United-Continental
Handheld in-flight entertainment device supplier digEcor has unveiled plans to supply its L7 player to United-Continental for use by passengers in United's...
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US legacies relish a return to profitability
Full-year figures show legacy carriers warmly embraced a return to profitability in 2010
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Allegiant moves forward with seat expansion on its MD-80s
Allegiant Air plans to have the first two of its Boeing MD-80s featuring 166 seats available this summer. The company in September of 2010 revealed...
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NewsCan CSeries emerge from Neo's shadow?
Celebrations by Airbus over securing Virgin America as the launch customer for the A320neo and a pledge by Indian carrier IndiGo for 150 of the aircraft are underpinned by uncertainty over where these developments leave Bombardier's CSeries.
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NewsGTF-powered A320neo and CSeries curry favour with Delta
Bombardier's clean-sheet CSeries aircraft and the re-engined Airbus A320neo, featuring the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G series geared turbofan engine, have emerged as front-runners in the competition to replace up to 200 narrowbodies at Delta Air Lines.
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Virgin America seriously looked at Bombardier’s CSeries before A320neo’s launch
Left with no options before a decision by Airbus to launch the A320neo, Virgin America seriously examined Bombardier's CSeries before becoming the A320neo launch customer.
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Delta chief impressed by GTF-powered A320neo and CSeries
Fresh from issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to manufacturers for up to 200 narrowbody replacement aircraft, Delta Air Lines management appears impressed...
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Boeing expects first 787 delivery in the third quarter
After numerous delays Boeing has released its latest delivery schedule for the 787, and aims to deliver the first aircraft to launch customer All Nippon...
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IndiGo’s engine choice holds clues for Leap-X and GTF battle
IndiGo's engine selection for the 150 A320neos it plans to order could set a precedent for how CFM International and Pratt & Whitney divide market share for the 4,000 aircraft Airbus intends to build.
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NewsIndiGo’s potential A320neo order heats up engine competition
Engine selection by Indian carrier IndiGo for its potential A320neo order is under heavy scrutiny as it could usher in one of the first competitive campaigns...
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Mesa and Bombardier agree to dissolve CRJ700 order
Mesa and Bombardier have reached an agreement to terminate Mesa's obligation to purchase 10 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700 jets.
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Coffee spill behind unintentional United hijack alert
Spilt coffee in the cockpit of a United Airlines Boeing 777, and the inadvertent selection of the "hijack" transponder code, preceded diversion of the jet to Toronto.
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Caribbean’s ATR order emerges from controversy
Controversy surrounding an order for nine ATR 72-600s placed by Caribbean Airlines in September 2010 seems to have cleared now that the carrier's major shareholder, the government of Trinidad and Tobago, has approved the purchase.
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US Airways has financing for 2011-2012 A320 deliveries
US Airways says it has financing commitments in place for 24 Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2011 and 2012. The company outlined...
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Delta completes lie-flat seat installation on first Boeing 777-200ER
Delta Air Lines recently completed installing lie-flat seats in business class on the first of eight Boeing 777-200ERs.