Industry News
Industry Lufthansa Technik Malta tests new technologies
Lufthansa Technik is testing the future at its Malta facilities. The company is planning to establish further innovation bays at other locations.
Industry Ultra Long Range A350 completes first flight
The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight.
Industry Bhutan’s Drukair orders an Airbus A320Neo
Drukair, the flag carrier of the Eastern Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, has signed a purchase agreement for one Airbus A320Neo.
Industry Boeing and Embraer close to a deal?
The Brazilian newspaper reports, both aircraft manufacturers are getting closer to a possible deal regarding the takeover of Embraer E Jet aircraft family.
Industry FAA lowers ETOPS Limits on Trent 1000 C engines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has limited a fleet of Boeing 787-8s and -9s powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 C engines.
Industry Qatar Airways and Air Italy announce codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways has announced, that it will establish a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy.
Industry Wheeltug signs slot agreement with German operator
Wheeltug has announced, that it has signed a slot agreement for Boeing and Airbus aircraft from a German operator.
Industry Primera Air takes delivery of first A321Neo
The low-fare Nordic airline has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321Neo.
Industry Delta Air Lines plans to introduce CSeries in early 2019
Delta Air Lines’ CEO Ed Bastian has stated, that the carrier plans to receive the first handful of Bombardier CS100 aircraft in late 2018.
Industry SAS orders an additional A330-300
Airbus and Scandinavian Airlines Systems (SAS) have announced, that the airline has ordered an additional A330-300.
Industry IAG considers bid for Norwegian
According to aviation media, International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering buying low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Industry Airbus and Altran win Crystal Cabin Award at the AIX 2018
Airbus, in cooperation with Altran, has won the 2018 Crystal Cabin Award with printed electrics at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) at Hamburg.
Industry Lion Air Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Indonesian low-cost group Lion Air Group has announced the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft.
Industry Airbus launches A380 Cabin-Flex option with Qantas
Airbus has announced, that it will launch a Cabin-Flex option for the A380. Qantas will be the launch operator of the A380 Cabin-flex.
Industry Virgin Galactic VSS Unity completes first powered flight
Virgin Galactic´s VSS Unity has successfully completed her first supersonic flight as SpaceShipTwo.
Industry SAS confirms order for 50 additional A320 NEO
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) Group has announced that it will order 50 additional Airbus A320neo aircraft. According to list prices, the deal is valued at nearly USD 4 billion.
Industry Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 in Hamburg starts
The global aviation world will meet at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg in the next days.
Industry American Airlines orders 47 Boeing 787
American Airlines has announced that the carrier has placed an order for 47 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner plus options for 28 further aircraft.
Industry Embraer delivers first Ever E190-E2 to Widerøe
Widerøe has taken delivery of the first ever Embraer E190-E2. The Norwegian regional airline expects to receive two more.
Industry Jet Airways orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing and Jet Airways have announced a new order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
