- Malaysian Airline Q3 Net Loss at 477.6 Million Ringgit[Nov. 22, 2011]
Malaysian Airline System Bhd swung to a third-quarter net loss of 477.6 million ringgit (US$149.98 million) from a profit of 233.2 million a year ago, due to higher fuel costs and an unrealised foreign-exchange loss.
- AMR Picks A319, A320 Variants for Narrowbody Fleet[Nov. 21, 2011]
American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp, on Monday said it had chosen the Airbus A319 and A321 -- variants of the A320 aircraft -- as part of its narrowbody order announced in July.
- BOC Aviation Orders 15 Embraer 190 Aircraft[Nov. 22, 2011]
BOC Aviation and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of fifteen Embraer 190 aircraft (E190). Deliveries are scheduled from the fourth quarter of 2012 through 2014.
- Eurocopter Expands into South West China Through a Purchase Agreement with Xilin Fengteng[Nov. 21, 2011]
Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China to the South Western region, with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters -- one EC120 B and one EC135 -- for use in multiple general aviation missions.
- HK Oct. Air Cargo Falls 8.2 Percent, Seventh-Straight Drop[Nov. 20, 2011]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world's busiest air cargo hub, posted on Sunday a seventh-straight monthly decrease in air cargo volume in October, tracking a global trend with trade declining in the United States and Europe.
- American Airlines Parent AMR's Shares Hit 8-Year Low[Nov. 17, 2011]
Shares of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. hit their lowest point since 2003 as hit their lowest point since 2003 as uncertain prospects for a contract with pilots raised fresh doubts about whether the company can corral labor costs.
- Kingfisher Airlines Shares Decline as It Seeks Funds[Nov. 18, 2011]
Shares in India's beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines fell as much as 18 percent on Friday, even as it was in talks with a potential investor and met with lenders in a scramble to shore up its finances.
- Volaris Signs MOU for 44 A320 Family Aircraft, Including 30 A320neo[Nov. 16, 2011]
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A320neo and 14 A320 Family aircraft. The order makes Volaris the first airline to order the A320neo in Mexico. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.
- Bombardier Says CSeries on Track for 2013 Launch[Nov. 15, 2011]
Bombardier Aerospace says it remains on track to deliver its first CSeries plane in about two years despite mounting industry suggestions that a delay announcement could be weeks away.
- Dubai Airshow Closes with US$63.3 Billion Orders Booked[Nov. 18, 2011]
The Dubai Airshow closed its doors on Thursday after seeing a total of US$63.3 billion worth of orders for aircraft, maintenance services and flight training programmes.