- FAA Proposes US$1.1 Million Fine for Allegedly Faulty Fuselage Work[Sep. 12, 2011]
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a US$1.1 million fine against an aviation repair facility after the company allegedly made improper repairs as part of fuselage inspections on Southwest Airlines jets.
- Taiwan's UNI Air Signs Contract for 10 ATR 72-600s[Sep. 09, 2011]
Taiwan-based UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has signed a contract with European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR to purchase 10 ATR 72-600s. Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter 2012. The contract was formalized with a ceremony in Taiwan today.
- UK's Monarch Airlines Cancels 787 Order[Sep. 07, 2011]
Monarch Airlines, a British tour company that operates cheap vacation flights to European destinations, canceled its order for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners Tuesday.
- Boeing: Air Fleet Will Triple[Sep. 08, 2011]
- FedEx Said to Mull Boeing, Airbus Freighter Order[Sep. 08, 2011]
FedEx Corp. is considering whether to buy wide-body freighters from Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS to update the fleet of the world's largest cargo airline, three people familiar with the matter said.
- Third Time Is a Charm - Emirates SkyCargo Takes Delivery of Boeing 777 Freighter[Sep. 07, 2011]
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 Freighter, the most modern, technologically advanced large freighter available. It joins Emirates' expanding fleet of Boeing 777s, serving an ever-growing demand from a global cargo market.
- Pratt CEO Warns Boeing on 737, Keeps Guidance[Sep. 06, 2011]
Boeing Co may be forced to cut short the lifespan of its just-launched 737 MAX aircraft and go back to the drawing board for a new airplane to protect sales, the head of engine maker Pratt & Whitney said on Tuesday.
- China-Made Civilian Helicopter Hits New Heights[Sep. 06, 2011]
China's domestically developed civilian freight helicopter, the AC313, successfully climbed to a height of 8,000 meters, an altitude that will enable the chopper to fulfill plateau missions.
- Dassault CEO Sees No Business Jet Pickup Yet[Sep. 05, 2011]
The head of Dassault Aviation said there was still no notable pickup in the business jet market, although the second-hand market had thawed slightly.
- ICBC Leasing to Focus on RMB Settlements[Sep. 06, 2011]
ICBC Leasing Co Ltd, one of the largest financial leasing companies in China, will emphasize cross-border yuan settlements this year, its chief executive officer told China Daily.