Aerospace & Air Transport

Embraer and AVIC Ink Leasing, Financing Deal

Brazil’s Embraer and China’s AVIC International Leasing Co., signed a memorandum of understanding today at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exh

November 17, 2010

Comac Announces Orders for 100 C919s

China’s Comac delivered on its promise to make a splash at this week’s Zhuhai Airshow today, as the state-controlled aerospace conglomerate revealed the id

November 16, 2010

Two 787s to Return to Seattle

While Boeing continues its investigation into <link news/single-news-page/article/boeing-grounds-787s-after-cabin-smoke-interrupts-test-flight-27183/ _blan

November 16, 2010

Schedule for First A350 Delivery Slips Later into 2013

Airbus’s schedule for the A350 XWB has slipped to later in the second half of 2013, reflecting the company’s recognition that the transition from the desig

November 15, 2010

SkyWest Closes on ExpressJet Acquisition

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November 15, 2010

Rolls-Royce Homes In on Cause of Trent 900 Failure

Rolls-Royce today confirmed that an oil fire led to the November 4 uncontained failure of a Trent 900 on a Qantas A380 on its way from Sydney to Singapore.

November 12, 2010

Air Freight Security Must Get Smarter

The air freight industry needs to quickly adopt the more sophisticated and holistic approaches to security already introduced in the maritime cargo sector,

November 12, 2010

Airbus Wins Latest Round in Fight for Chinese Orders

While Boeing lays claim to the status of “China’s leading supplier of passenger airplanes,” Airbus certainly proved itself a worthy competitor for that tit

November 12, 2010

Boeing’s Sky Interior Debuts with FlyDubai

Boeing delivered the first 737NG with the new Sky Interior cabin to FlyDubai on October 27.

November 12, 2010

Boeing Grounds 787s After Cabin Smoke Interrupts Test Flight

Boeing grounded its entire fleet of 787 flight-test airplanes</link

November 10, 2010

Bombardier’s CRJ1000 Gains Transport Canada, EASA Certifications

The newest and largest member of Bombardier’s ubiquitous regional jet line, the <link news/single-news-page/article/crj1000-prototypes-proving-software-fix

November 10, 2010

SIA To Replace Three Trent 900s on its Airbus A380s

Singapore Airlines grounded three of its 11 Airbus A380s to perform “precautionary” engine changes after consultations with Trent 900 manufacturer Rolls-Ro

November 10, 2010

SIA To Replace Three Trent 900s on its Airbus A380s

Singapore Airlines grounded three of its 11 Airbus A380s to perform “precautionary” engine changes after consultations with Trent 900 manufacturer Rolls-Ro

November 10, 2010

Rolls-Royce: A380 Engine Failure Specific to Trent 900

Rolls-Royce says that the uncontained engine failure on a Qantas Airbus A

November 9, 2010

SpiceJet signs for 30 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s

Boeing and Indian budget carrier SpiceJet announced an order for 30 Next Generation 737-800 with winglets in the presence of U.S.

November 8, 2010

China Signs for 102 Airbus Aircraft

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) signed contracts with Airbus yesterday covering the delivery of 102 aircraft, including a new firm order for

November 5, 2010

India’s SpiceJet To Fly Q400s Starting in June

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to buy as many as 30 Q400 turboprops from Bombardier in a deal worth up to $900 million. The airline’s

November 5, 2010

Engine Failure Prompts A380 Groundings

A Qantas Airbus A380 on its way to Sydney from Singapore this morning experienced an uncontained engine failure soon after takeoff, forcing the airplane to

November 4, 2010

First Production Superjet Flies

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) flew the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100–S/N 95007–for the first time today from the site of the company’s final assembly

November 4, 2010

Gulfstream International Files for Chapter 11

Gulfstream International Group, the parent company of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protec

November 4, 2010