Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.
The charismatic Sheikh is no nearer to retirement at the age of 62, having led Emirates for 36 years.
The European turboprop manufacturer will offer new Pratt & Whitney Canada 127XT series as the standard engine for the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft.
Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 family operators in Middle East will now be able to repair their APUs locally at SAEI.
Low-cost carrier Flyadeal will have CFM56-5B engines for its A320 fleet overhauled by Caerdav under a TrueChoice support agreement with GE Aviation.
Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries has been appointed an authorized service center for Honeywell's 131-9 auxiliary power units for 737 NGs and A320s.
Global logistics company DHL is introducing converted 767 freighters as it modernizes its intercontinental fleet in a drive for greater efficiency.
Opportunities with flag carriers exist, but have become more limited due to growing in-house capabilities.
The world’s most powerful engine has completed a series of 1,600 cycles while being subjected to a stream of dust particles.
Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.
