- Dubai Gears Up for Air Show[Nov. 10, 2011]
Dubai's biennial air show commences Sunday at a time of industry turbulence as global carriers groan under the weight of high fuel prices and fresh economic tremors in Europe.
- Embraer Opts for New Engines over Boeing Challenge with Big Jet[Nov. 11, 2011]
Embraer SA will upgrade its E-170 and E-190 jets with new engines and wings by 2018 rather than build a larger, all-new model to take on Boeing Co., Airbus SAS and Bombardier Inc.
- Boeing Says 777 Orders May Set Annual Record, Remain "Strong"[Nov. 09, 2011]
Boeing Co.'s 777, its most profitable jet, may bring in record orders this year as airlines seek more fuel-efficient long-haul planes and Airbus SAS extends development of its A350, an executive for the U.S. company said.
- Airbus Delays A350 Plane, Books US$270 Million Charge[Nov. 10, 2011]
Airbus SAS pushed back planned entry into service of its A350 aircraft by as much as six months as some parts arrive late, marking a setback in the planemaker's effort to challenge Boeing Co.'s dominance in wide-body jets.
- Caribbean Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-600[Nov. 09, 2011]
Caribbean Airlines Wednesday took delivery in Toulouse of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft. The Port-of-Spain-based carrier, which becomes one of the very first operators of the new "ATR -600 series", booked earlier this year a US$200 million-valued contract for the purchase of a total of 9 of these aircraft. The aircraft are configured with 68 seats and equipped with the new ATR -600s standards of comfort, including In-Flight Entertainment.
- Plane Makers Switch to Cleaner Engines[Nov. 09, 2011]
Snecma's aircraft engine assembly hall at Villaroche, south-east of Paris, is the size of a sports stadium and eerily quiet.
- Airbus Reports Big Order Book[Nov. 08, 2011]
European plane maker Airbus has logged 1,231 net orders for jet airliners in the 10 months to October, according to data published Tuesday, putting it way in front of U.S. rival Boeing.
- China Approves First Aviation Service Base for Business Jets[Nov. 08, 2011]
China's provisions for executive flying took a major step forward on Tuesday, when Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport was licensed as an aviation service base specifically for business jets, according to an airport official.
- Russian Airline Wants Four 747-8 Jets[Nov. 09, 2011]
Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to buy four of the passenger model of its new 747-8 jumbo jet.
- Ryanair: China's COMAC a Possible Aerospace Upstart[Nov. 07, 2011]
State-backed Commercial Aircraft Corp of China will change the face of the global aerospace industry if it succeeds in delivering its 174-seater C919 aircraft by 2016, the chief executive of Europe's largest low-cost airline said on Monday.