- US Airways in Early Talks with Airbus to Replace Boeing 757[Aug. 18, 2011]
US Airways Group Inc. , the smallest of the major U.S. full-fare carriers, is in early talks with Airbus S.A.S. about whether the A321neo jet could be a replacement for the airline's aging Boeing Co. 757s.
- Aeroflot Mulling A380 - Airbus[Aug. 17, 2011]
Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, is keen to explore the potential of the A380 superjumbo aircraft, Airbus vice president Chris Buckley said.
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner Completes Flight Testing for Type Certification[Aug. 17, 2011]
Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. The all-new jetliner is bringing unprecedented levels of fuel economy, maintenance cost improvements, and environmental sensitivity to the marketplace through the use of new technologies including composites, more-electric systems, advanced aerodynamics and the latest advancements in propulsion.
- First A380 for China Southern Airlines Takes Off for Final Round of Tests[Aug. 17, 2011]
- Airbus Says Medium-Haul Jet Demand to Help Offset Economic Downturn[Aug. 16, 2011]
European planemaker Airbus expects aircraft production to be flat or slightly higher in the event of another global economic downturn as growing demand for medium-haul jets in Asia helps it keep the pressure on rival Boeing.
- European Airline Buys 4 Bombardier Q400 Planes[Aug. 16, 2011]
An unidentified European airline has signed a firm order to buy four Q400 NextGen turboprop planes made by Bombardier Inc, the Canadian-based plane maker said on Tuesday.
- New Planes, Job Losses in Major Qantas Restructure[Aug. 16, 2011]
Australian carrier Qantas announced a major restructuring that could see it buy 110 new planes, cut up to 1,000 jobs and launch two Asia-focussed airlines as it bids to stem financial losses.
- Qantas Delays A380 to Buy 110 A320s, While Eyeing First 787[Aug. 16, 2011]
Qantas is ordering a staggering 110 new Airbus A320s -- the largest single aircraft order in Australian aviation history -- to enable it to rapidly grow its Asian travel strategy.
- Cathay Pacific's Total 777-300ER Commitment Reaches 50[Aug. 10, 2011]
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered eight Boeing 777 Freighters and four 777-300ER(extended range) airplanes. The order is valued at US$3.3 billion at list prices. With this announcement, Cathay Pacific becomes the 15th customer to order the 777 Freighter and increases its Boeing 777-300ER fleet to 50.
- Virgin Australia Partner Skywest Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-500[Aug. 12, 2011]
Australian carrier Skywest Airlines today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which is also the very first ATR 72 aircraft in Australia. Skywest Airlines will operate its new ATR fleet on behalf of Virgin Australia, as part of a 10-year agreement signed recently between both airlines to create a regional network for Virgin Australia. Today's first delivery follows the signature of a contract for 4 ATR 72-500s and 4 ATR 72-600s, plus 5 options, inked earlier this year between ATR and the leasing company Avation PLC. The remaining 3 ATR 72-500s will be delivered this year, while the 4 ATR 72-600s will enter into service in 2012. All of these ATR 72s will wear the new white and red livery of Virgin Australia.