- American Airlines to Outsource Some Tulsa Work[Oct. 09, 2011]
American Airlines has notified its Transport Workers Union in Tulsa that the company will outsource heavy maintenance on four Boeing 757 aircraft by Nov. 1, company and union officials said.
- Japan Airlines Long-Haul 787s to Feature 186 Seats[Oct. 10, 2011]
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
- Sri Lanka Air Force Takes Delivery of MA 60 Aircraft[Oct. 01, 2011]
The Sri Lanka Air Force took delivery of two MA 60 passenger aircraft from China September 30, 2011.
- Cargolux: No Deal Reached on Boeing 747 Delivery[Oct. 07, 2011]
Cargolux Airlines International on Friday said it has made progress but has not reached a deal to resolve a contract dispute that abruptly blocked a scheduled delivery of the first Boeing Co 747-8 Freighter last month.
- Airbus Suppliers Plan Output Hike Amid Tighter Credit[Oct. 07, 2011]
Airbus suppliers are ready to keep up with a possible leap in future production to 48-50 narrowbody jets a month, while warning that some of the industry's smallest parts manufacturers are facing a lending squeeze from French banks.
- Iran to Export 6 Domestically Made Passenger Planes: Official[Oct. 04, 2011]
Managing Director of Iran's Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) Manouchehr Manteqi said Tuesday that Iran plans to export six domestically-built "Iran-140" passenger planes in the near future, the local satellite Press TV reported.
- Azul Takes Delivery of Their First ATR 72-600 Aircraft[Oct. 07, 2011]
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras today took delivery in Toulouse of the first ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft to be delivered to a Latin American customer. Fast-growing carrier Azul has placed orders for a total of 30 ATR 72-600s, with options an additional 10 aircraft. Azul was founded in December 2008, and in less than three years has developed an extensive network of 40 destinations throughout Brazil. In addition to its ATR 72s, Azul operates a jet fleet of Embraer 190s and 195s. With the delivery of the aircraft today, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras becomes one of the first operators of the newest generation ATR aircraft.
- Qantas and Airbus Seal Biggest Order in Australian Aviation History[Oct. 06, 2011]
Qantas and Airbus have finalised a contract for 110 A320 Family aircraft, to help with the airline's fleet renewal and expansion plans in the coming years. The firm order for 78 A320neo and 32 A320s is the largest single order in Australian aviation history by aircraft units and follows a commitment signed in August.
- Pacific Fleet to Double by 2030 - Airbus[Oct. 06, 2011]
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus says airlines in the Pacific are expected to order more than 700 new aircraft over the next 20 years to increase fuel efficiency because of high oil prices.
- Airbus Sells 1,179 Aircraft in January-September[Oct. 06, 2011]
Airbus sold fewer planes than Boeing in September but maintained a strong advantage over its U.S. rival in the first nine months of the year after setting the pace in the market for narrowbody jets, company data showed on Thursday.