News from FlightGlobal – Page 1163
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FARNBOROUGH: Civil aeroengine market share analysis
Key engine battles continue to play out at Farnborough, led by CFM International and IAE as they continue to fight it out to maintain their positions on...
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier noncommittal on timing of Q400X
Bombardier is being more ambivalent about introducing a stretched Q400 than it has in the past, stressing no timing exists for a launch or delivery.
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FARNBOROUGH: Flexible Flybe puts faith in Embraer
Flybe chief executive Jim French believes the UK regional carrier's new deal for up to 140 Embraer aircraft gives it the flexibility to adapt however the market and economy develops.
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FARNBROUGH: New ILFC chief unfazed by new entrants
New ILFC chief in bullish mood New International Lease Finance chief Henri Courpron is bullish about the future, despite fresh competition from entrants...
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NewsAirframers enjoy bumper show orders success
The big two enjoyed a show orders bonanza, racking up over 420 sales between them prompting Airbus boss Tom Enders to raise his 2010 order target to more than 400 aircraft.
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Sun shines on India's SpiceJet
New owner Kalanithi Maran set to outline plans for Indian low-cost carrier shortly The new owner of India's SpiceJet, who is buying a majority stake...
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Google acquisition of ITA shakes up online reservations market
Confirmation of search engine giant's acquisition of ITA Software could signal a need for airlines and GDSs to adapt
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FARNBOROUGH: Composites are sexy, but don't overlook metal
Composites may be the sexy story in aircraft structures - but overlook metallics at your peril, says GKN.
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FARNBOROUGH: Royal Jordanian orders three more 787s
Royal Jordanian orders three 787-8s Royal Jordanian Airlines has placed a follow-on order for three Boeing 787-8s, completing a long-haul fleet renewal.
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FARNBOROUGH: Thomson deal boosts SRT toward growth goals
SR Technics has won a five-deal component deal from the UK's Thomson Airways, boosting its campaign to be the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry's third-largest player - and top dog in terms of "capability and reputation" - within three to five years.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer releases latest global market outlook
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is forecasting a global demand for 6,875 regional jets in the 30- to 120-seat market over the next 20 years.
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FARNBOROUGH: MS-21 interest hots up
MS-21 racks up orders This year's show has seen a flurry of activity around Irkut's new MS-21 twinjet, which has racked up orders from Ilyushin Finance,...
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Hawaiian says Aloha to Tokyo and Seoul
Key access to Tokyo's Haneda airport and new service to Seoul are cornerstones of Hawaiian Airlines' new strategic push into Asia, and the carrier is poised to further expand in the region.
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SkyExpress threatened with grounding over delays
Russia's federal air transport authority, Rosaviatsia, is threatening to ground budget airline SkyExpress over extensive delays to the carrier's flights.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus recognises Engine Alliance A380 fuel burn improvement
Engine Alliance has been given a boost by Airbus in its battle with Rolls-Royce on the A380 after the airframer officially recognised a further improvement...
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Optimism grows over use of biofuels in aviation
Optimism over the use of biofuels in the aviation sector appeared to be increasing among attendees at this year's Farnborough air show, with the possibility of scaling up production to the levels needed to make them a viable option starting to look like a more attainable goal than it did ...
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2009 Top 200 airlines passenger traffic
The Airline Business 2009 World Airline Rankings show passenger traffic growth declined by 0.4% among leading carriers last year, though capacity discipline helped keep load factors at healthy levels
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FARNBOROUGH: Lufthansa A380 takes Cair humidifier
The first Cair cabin humidification to be installed by an aircraft manufacturer has gone into service on a new Airbus A380 delivered today to Lufthansa.