Embraer Delivers 198 Total Jets in 2019
Embraer (ERJ) delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018,…
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Airbus and Government of Québec Become Sole Owners of the A220 Program
Bombardier transfers its remaining interest in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus SE and the Government of QuébecAirbus now holds 75 percent of Airbus Canada with the Government of Québec increasing its holding…
U.S. Weighs Blocking GE Engine Sales for China’s New Airplane
FILE PHOTO: A traffic light is seen in front of a logo of General Electric at the company's plant in Birr (Reuters) - The U.S. government is considering whether to stop General Electric Co from…
Competition Heats Up In The Turboprop Market
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Competition is cranking up in the world of turboprops. For years turboprops were an ignored corner of the aircraft industry, accounting for about 120 aircraft a year compared with the more than…
US-Bangla Airlines Adds Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft To Fleet
Singapore, 12 February, 2020 – World number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announce that Singapore based lessor Avation PLC has converted two Purchase Rights into firm orders for two ATR 72-600 aircraft. The aircraft will be…
Diverted AirBaltic Flight Latest Case of A220 Engine Problems
(Reuters) - An AirBaltic A220 flight diverted to France on Wednesday because of an engine issue is the fourth reported case involving the Pratt & Whitney engine powering the Airbus jet, the U.S. National Transportation…
FAA Agrees Must Boost Safety Oversight for Southwest Airlines
FILE PHOTO: A traveler checks her baggage at the Southwest Airlines terminal at LAX airport in Los Angeles (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it should have done a better job of ensuring…
Bombardier Strengthens Support Network in Europe with London Biggin Hill Service Centre Expansion
Expansion at Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill service centre will double the facility’s footprint to nearly 250,000 square feetIncreased capacity will benefit more operators of Bombardier business aircraft, including the new Global 7500 jet London Biggin Hill Airport,…
Lessor BBAM Orders 3 Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters
SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Tuesday that lessor BBAM had ordered three 737-800 converted freighters to serve the growing e-commerce market and express sectors of the air cargo market. The planes…
U.S. Transportation Department Office of Inspector General to Audit FAA Pilot Training Requirements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department's Office of Inspector General said on Monday it will audit Federal Aviation Administration pilot training requirements for U.S. and foreign air carriers after two deadly crashes of Boeing's…