- Engine Maker CFM Plans Pivot to New Airbus, Boeing Models[Jul. 07, 2012]
Anticipating a new generation of single-aisle airliners from Airbus and Boeing Co., jet-engine maker CFM International plans in 2019 to shift production of its current CFM56 model to its improved Leap engines, the joint venture's director said Saturday.
- Travelers Want to Fly More, But Greener[Jul. 06, 2012]
Over 60 percent of people worldwide want to fly more by 2050, but almost all -- 96 percent -- believe aircraft need to be more environmentally efficient, according to a study from aircraft-maker Airbus.
- Boeing Seeks Farnborough Orders Under New Boss[Jul. 05, 2012]
Boeing Co heads to the year's biggest air show under a new leader looking to make a hit with its latest single-aisle aircraft and undermine Airbus' leadership of the global US$100-billion-a-year airliner market.
- China-Made C919 to Appear at Farnborough International Airshow 2012[Jul. 05, 2012]
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) will participate in the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 held during July 9-15, at Farnborough Airport (FAB), UK to showcase its C919 aircraft.
- Record Route Development Event to Open in Seychelles[Jul. 05, 2012]
The 7th Routes Africa event will open with a record attendance this weekend in Victoria, the capital of the stunning Seychelles. The event, which will take place at the Kempinski Seychelles Hotel, is hosted by the Seychelles Tourism Board in partnership with the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority supported by the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), AFRAA (African Airlines Association) and ACI Africa.
- Embraer Presents a Broad Range of Jets and Defense & Security Solutions at the 48th Farnborough Airshow[Jul. 05, 2012]
Embraer will participate in the 48th Farnborough International Airshow (FIA - www.farnborough.com), July 9-15, at Farnborough Airport (FAB), UK, promoting its entire range of products for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation and Defense & Security markets. For this edition, the company will showcase four aircraft on static display: the EMBRAER 190 and the ERJ 145 jets for Commercial Aviation; the midsize Legacy 500 mock-up; and the large Legacy 650 for Executive Aviation.
- Boeing Plans Jet Experiments[Jul. 04, 2012]
Boeing Co. is scheduled to unveil next week a suite of experimental technologies intended to make airliners more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly than today's models.
- Flood of C-Series Orders Unlikely for Bombardier[Jul. 03, 2012]
Bombardier Inc is likely to bag only a handful of small orders for its brand-new C-Series jet at the upcoming Farnborough Airshow as most prospective customers hold off until they see how the untested plane performs in its first flight.
- CAAC Encourages Code-Share Cooperation Between Chinese and Foreign Airlines[Jul. 02, 2012]
Over the recent years, foreign airlines have been expanding their operation scales in China and an increasing number of flights are being run by foreign airlines. In order to strengthen the management of foreign airlines, improve their service capacity, and promote communication and exchanges between the two sides, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) held the first Work Conference of Foreign Airlines Representatives in Beijing on June 26. CAAC Deputy Chief Xia Xinghua was present at the conference, together with 73 representatives from 49 foreign airlines - including 4 airlines from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
- Airbus Innovation and Technology Leadership at Farnborough[Jun. 29, 2012]
Airbus' full range of newest commercial and military aircraft will be on display at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow taking place between July 9-15th. The A380 and the A400M will perform daily flying displays and will also be on static display.