- Airbus to Showcase 'Future of Flight' at Dubai Airshow 2019[Nov. 13, 2019]
At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems.
- Some U.S. Airlines Willing to Take 737 MAX Jets Before Pilot Training Approval: Sources[Nov. 13, 2019]
Some U.S. airlines are willing to pick up their 737 MAX jets from Boeing Co as soon as December if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves delivery of the grounded planes before new pilot training is agreed, three people with knowledge of the matter said.
- Flying 14 Hours or More? Boeing Sees Longer Routes as 'Key' For Growth[Nov. 13, 2019]
Serving airlines that will operate flights lasting 14 hours or longer is a "key consideration" for Boeing Co's global growth strategy over the next 20 years, an executive said on Tuesday.
- Boeing Seeks Blessing to Deliver 737 MAX As FAA Reviews Pilot Training[Nov. 11, 2019]
Boeing Co. hopes to deliver 737 MAX aircraft to airlines before the end of the year even if regulators haven't approved related pilot training, people familiar with the matter said.
- Boeing to Refile MAX Software Documentation[Nov. 08, 2019]
Boeing will resubmit documentation for its proposed 737 MAX software fix in a format requested by US and European regulators, but the aircraft builder said it's too early to determine if the move will further delay the jet's return to commercial service.
- Safran and AECC Strengthen Industrial Cooperation on WZ16 Engine[Nov. 06, 2019]
Safran and Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen their industrial cooperation on the WZ16 French-Chinese helicopter engine. This agreement was signed in Beijing by Alexandre Ziegler, Safran Senior Executive Vice President, International and Public Affairs, and AECC Chairman Cao Jianguo, during French President Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to China.
- Rolls-Royce Takes Another US$1 Billion Hit to Fix Problem Engine[Nov. 07, 2019]
The bill to fix Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engine has risen by another 800 million pounds (US$1 billion) as the aerospace group battles to reduce disruption to airline customers that have had to ground Boeing 787 passenger planes for repairs.
- Airbus Extends Lead over Boeing with 415 Jet Sales in October[Nov. 08, 2019]
Airbus had 415 airplane orders in October, including its largest ever from a single airline, extending a wide lead over Boeing, which has been hit by the grounding of its 737 MAX.
- Airbus Helicopters Expands Its Power Line Footprint with New Commitments at the China International Import Expo[Nov. 07, 2019]
Airbus Helicopters has further strengthened its power line capabilities by signing contracts with Inner Mongolia Power Group (IMPG) and State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) respectively at the 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
- Airbus and China Reinforce Long-Standing Partnership[Nov. 06, 2019]
Airbus and China are strengthening their long-standing partnership as both sides commit to a further deepening and broadening of cooperation in the aviation industry.