- Delta Expands Economy Comfort to Domestic Flights[Oct. 21, 2011]
Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it will create a class of higher-end coach seats on its U.S. fleet, matching a service it already offers on the bigger planes that fly overseas.
- Who Said What in Aviation (Oct. 15-21, 2011)[Oct. 22, 2011]
For the week of October 15-21, 2011, editors at WCARN.com have chosen quoted sayings from some of the world's most well-known industry executives including Susan Larson, Patrick Yeung and Xu Jiebo as the weekly pick for WCARN.com Who Said What in Aviation.
- Hainan Airlines Says No Change to Boeing Order[Oct. 19, 2011]
Hainan Airlines Co Ltd, China's fourth-largest carrier, said on Wednesday that it will stick to its aircraft order with Boeing Co, despite a growing number of cancelled or changed orders within the industry.
- TAM Airlines Finalizes Contract for 32 Airbus A320 Aircraft[Oct. 20, 2011]
TAM Airlines, Brazil's largest airline has finalized a purchase agreement for 32 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising of 22 A320neo and 10 A320 Family aircraft, the France-based aircraft maker said Thursday.
- Dreamliner Set for Middle East Debut at Dubai Show[Oct. 20, 2011]
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the American firm's much-delayed carbon-composite plane, will make its Middle East debut at the Dubai Airshow in November, the event's organiser has said.
- When Will Boeing's 787 Make a Profit?[Oct. 21, 2011]
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has cost the company billions of dollars more than expected, pushing back the day when the program will start to make money.
- China Eastern to Focus on Short-Haul Flights[Oct. 19, 2011]
China Eastern's aggressive growth drive has been spearheaded by managers brought in by its state-owned parent in 2008 to turn around the then-unprofitable carrier, which at one point was on the brink of insolvency due to bad oil-hedging bets and sluggish demand during the global financial crisis. The new management implemented cost-cutting measures, including deferring aircraft deliveries.
- China's C919 Wins Another 45 Orders[Oct. 20, 2011]
ICBC Financial Leasing Co. and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) signed a contract for 45 C919 passenger aircraft Wednesday in Beijing, bringing total launch orders for the C919 jet to 145.
- Air New Zealand in US$270 Million Aircraft Order with ATR[Oct. 19, 2011]
Air New Zealand said Wednesday it would purchase up to 12 aircraft from European manufacturer ATR, in a deal potentially worth US$270 million.
- Boeing Ramps Up 737 Production[Oct. 19, 2011]
Soaring worldwide demand for Boeing's workhorse, the 737, means the factory must increase its production rate by about four aircraft a month.