Aircraft News
Industry Airbus releases 2019 commercial aircraft performance
Airbus has released its 2019 commercial aircraft performance and was able to announce an eight percent higher delivery rate than in 2018.
Industry COMAC opens new Program Center
Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC has officially opened a new Program Center to support the growth of the aircraft programs.
Industry Vietjet orders up to 20 Airbus A321XLR and A321neo aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced, that carrier Vietjet has committed to purchase up to 20 A321XLR and A321neo aircraft.
Industry ATR launches short take-off and landing ATR 42-600S
European aircraft manufacturer ATR has released that it will bring a new version of its ATR 42-600 turboprop to the market. The STOL version allows shorter take-offs and landings.
Airlines Qantas unveils upgraded A380 cabin
Australian flag-carrier Qantas has unveiled its new and upgraded cabin for its A380 fleet.
General Aviation Global 5500 and Global 6500 receive Transport Canada type certificate
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has announced, that both the Global 5500 and the Global 6500 have received their type certificate from Transport Canada.
Industry Airbus announces additional industry projects in Malaysia
Airbus has announced plans that will see the manufacturer to develop further industrial projects in Malaysia.
Industry MC-21-300 completes second stage of certification program
Aircraft manufacturer Irkut has announced, that the second session of the MC-21-300 certification program has successfully been completed.
Industry Airbus and SAS partner to develop hybrid and electric aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus has announced, that it has partnered up with SAS Scandinavian Airlines in order to develop hybrid and electric aircraft for the future.
Industry A220 receives 180-minute ETOPS capability from Transport Canada
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released, that its latest addition to the portfolio, the Airbus A220, has gained 180-minute ETOPS approval by Transport Canada.
Industry Avation orders eight ATR 72-600 turboprops
Aircraft manufacturer ATR and leasing company Avation have announced, that the company will order eight ATR 72-600s.
Industry ATR delivers 1,500th turboprop aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer ATR has delivered its 1,500th aircraft. The ATR 72-600 is flying for Japan Air Commuter.
Industry APU Joint Venture between Boeing and Safran to start operations
Boeing and Safran have announced, that the companies have secured regulatory approvals to begin their Joint Venture over Auxiliary Power Units.
Industry LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik establish joint venture for aircraft displays
LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik have announced to establish a joint venture for aircraft displays and systems.
Airlines AeroMexico announces fleet and network restructuring
Mexico’s flag carrier AeroMexico has announced a fleet and network restructuring plan in reaction to the increasing fuel prices.
UAV Boeing completes autonomous synchronised flight tests in Australia
Boeing has successfully completed the first suite of synchronised unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight tests using new on-board autonomous command and control technology developed by Boeing in Australia.
Industry Airbus reports Half-Year financial results
Airbus has presented its Half-Year 2018 financial results. The manufacturer gained revenues of €25 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 Airbus, Siemens and Rolls-Royce team up to build a hybrid-electric aircraft
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which should be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft.