- Long-Delayed Boeing Dreamliner Ready for Prime Time[Sep. 23, 2011]
Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner, the world's first commercial airplane made largely of lightweight composite materials, is set for first delivery to a customer next week, the pinnacle achievement in the life of one of Boeing's most challenging airplane programs.
- Boeing, Airbus Set to Battle for United Plane Order[Sep. 22, 2011]
United Airlines is shaping up as the next major U.S. battleground for Boeing Co and Airbus to sell narrowbody airplanes, as the world's biggest airline mulls an order sources say could reach 200 planes.
- China Eastern Selects V2500s for 50 Aircraft[Sep. 21, 2011]
International Aero Engines announced today China Eastern Airlines has selected IAE to provide V2500 engines to power 50 new A320 series aircraft. The deal also includes comprehensive long-term engine aftermarket services.
- IAE's V2500 Engrained in China's Air Transportation Industry[Sep. 21, 2011]
The relationship between China Southern Airlines and International Aero Engines might be measured by the number of V2500 engines in operation or on firm order. However, there is much more to this arrangement than just engines - it is a global partnership.
- Airbus to Deliver over 110 Passenger Planes to China in 2011[Sep. 21, 2011]
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will deliver over 110 passenger planes to China this year, accounting for one-fifth of the company's total worldwide deliveries in 2011.
- Photos: Aviation Expo China 2011[Sep. 22, 2011]
Aviation Expo China 2011, held at China National Convention Center, Beijing from Sep. 21 to 24, 2011, attracts more than 200 reputable foreign and domestic aviation companies including Airbus, AMECO, Boeing, Bombardier, EADS, Eurocopter, Hampson Aerospace, Honeywell, IAE, MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Russian Helicopters, SATAIR, etc.
- China Flying IAE's V2500[Sep. 21, 2011]
Air Transport activity is in great demand in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It has grown exponentially over the past decade and China continues to lead the aviation industry with its rapid expansion. International Aero Engines has been a key enabler, as the V2500 engine now powers more than half of the A320 aircraft in the PRC.
- Boeing in Talks with Chinese Airlines on Dreamliners[Sep. 21, 2011]
Boeing Co. is engaged in "very advanced discussions" with Chinese airlines to revitalize sales there of its 787 Dreamliner, according to a senior sales executive, as the U.S. plane maker competes with rival Airbus for a greater share of the growing market.
- Airbus Aims to Dominate China Market[Sep. 21, 2011]
Airbus aims to have more than half the lucrative Chinese aviation market by the end of 2015, a senior executive said Wednesday, as the European giant seeks to close in on rival Boeing.
- Boeing Set to Extend Jet-Part Supply Pact with Chinese Company[Sep. 21, 2011]
Boeing Co. is expected to extend by a decade its contract with a Chinese aircraft maker to produce horizontal stabilizers for Boeing's 737 jet, part of a charm offensive in one of its most important markets.