Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max jets
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has ordered 75 more Boeing 737 Max aircraft, lifting its firm commitments to the type to 210.
EASA certifies ATR 72-600 freighter
ATR has obtained European approval for the manufacturer’s purpose-built freighter, based on the ATR 72-600 airframe.
Comac C919 enters final flight test stage
Comac has received the type inspection authorisation for its C919 narrowbody programme, paving the way for final flight testing and certification.
MC-21-310 still on track for year-end first flight: minister
Irkut’s first domestically-powered MC-21 twinjet is still on course to conduct its first flight by the end of this year, according to the Russian trade minister.
China orders 737 Classic checks after cracks found on landing gear beam
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued a safety bulletin urging operators of Boeing 737-300/400/500 aircraft to have the main landing gear checked.
Embraer to allow ERJ-145 operators to install HEPA filters
Embraer has issued a service bulletin allowing operators of its 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet to install high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, with the first kits to be delivered by next month.
Embraer solicits partners for potential turboprop but rules out alternative powertrain
Embraer is likely to base any future turboprop airliner on the fuselage of its current E-Jet models and use conventional engines rather than any alternative propulsion system, the head of its commercial aviation unit indicates.
EASA expects to revoke 737 Max grounding in mid-January
Europe’s air safety regulator expects to publish a final airworthiness directive on modification of the Boeing 737 Max in mid-January, which will mark the formal revocation of the grounding order imposed on the twinjet.
Chinese bank CDB’s Irish lessor orders cargo conversion of A330s
China Development Bank’s Irish leasing subsidiary CDB Aviation has ordered freighter conversion of a pair of Airbus A330-300s for operation in early 2022.
China in no hurry to return 737 Max to service
China’s civil aviation authorities have reiterated comments made a month ago that there was “no set timetable” to lift the grounding of Boeing 737 Max.