Airbus runs decarbonising wing technology tests at Filton site The aerospace giant has a state-of-the-art wind-tunnel facility near Bristol Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2022
Sanctions on Russia force Boeing order revision, while ongoing 787 halt reduces jet deliveries In the monthly update of its jet orders and delivery data released Tuesday, Boeing removed orders for 141 jets from the official backlog — most of which were planes formerly destined to be flown in Russia, where ultimate delivery is now in doubt because of international sanctions. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022
AerCap Leased, Purchased And Sold 157 Aircraft In Q1 AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER), in the first quarter of 2022, signed 102 lease agreements, including 14 widebody aircraft, 62 narrowbody aircraft, 2 regional jets, 8 engines, and 16 helicopters. AER completed 25 purchases for 23 aircraft and 2 engines. The aircraft purchased included 15 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 1 Airbus A220 aircraft,… Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022
Honeywell Looks For More Suppliers To Support Boeing, Airbus Aircraft Targets: Reuters Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:HON) is exploring adding more suppliers as it prepares to meet higher demand from Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) and Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY), which are ramping up production to cater to a surge in air travel, Reuters reported. Honeywell, which manufactures everything from engines to cockpit components, is working to diversify its supplier base of… Benzinga · Apr 11, 2022
BOC Aviation Orders 80 New Airbus A320NEO Family Aircraft BOC Aviation Limited (OTC:BCVVF) has agreed to purchase 80 new Airbus A320NEO family aircraft from Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY). Financial terms were not disclosed. The company expects aircraft deliveries to occur between 2027 and 2029. “This is the largest single order that we have ever placed and it will bring our total Airbus aircraft purchased since… Benzinga · Apr 11, 2022
Airbus secures 'largest single order ever placed' by global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation BOC Aviation has signed a firm order for 80 Airbus A320neo family aircraft Birmingham Post · Apr 11, 2022
Qantas to start Bengaluru-Sydney nonstop flights from September 14 BENGALURU: Come September 14, 2022, South India will for the first time be directly connected with Australia. Qantas on Friday announced its second India nonstop - Sydney-Bengaluru-Sydney - that will operate four times a week on its Airbus A330. Sydney-Bengaluru nonstop return fares start from Rs 78,380. Qantas already has… The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022
Thursday troubles: Two domestic flights face engine snags, both land safely at destination NEW DELHI: An Air India Airbus A320 (VT-EXF) winging its way from Delhi to Varanasi on Thursday had an inflight engine shutdown. The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
Airbus Q1 Deliveries Rise 13%: Reuters Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) delivered between 140 and 142 aircraft in the first quarter, up about 13% year-over-year, Reuters reported, citing industry sources. According to the cited sources, 62 jets were delivered in March, at least some of which came from long-term storage. The report quoted Jefferies analyst Chloe Lemarie predicting total quarterly deliveries of… Benzinga · Apr 6, 2022
Huge military plane flies low over Leeds 'scaring the life' out of people One witness said it 'scared the life out of me' as it soared over Leeds Leeds Live · Apr 6, 2022
Glasgow residents baffled by sound of low-flying RAF military plane doing loops of city The Airbus A400M aircraft could be heard by residents as it appeared to circle the city, while performing various take-off and landing manoeuvres at Glasgow Airport. Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022
Glasgow skies shattered by sound of huge RAF military plane flying loops low above city Glaswegians took to Twitter to quiz why the Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft was flying so low above the city repeatedly late last night in the vicinity of Glasgow Airport. Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2022
Wizz Air launches nine new routes from Cardiff Airport The airport's chief executive Spencer Birns said a return of Qatar Airways might not happen until 2024 Wales Online · Apr 5, 2022
Airbus workers offered 8.6% pay deal in bid to avert strike action The deal over two years is an improvement on an offer rejected by Unite members Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022
Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022 Cardiff Airport boss Spencer Birns on a new base for Wizz Air and passenger number recovery While hopeful that Qatar Airways will resume its Cardiff to Doha route the chief executive said it might not happen until 2024
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Boeing gets out the Velcro to patch over another glitch with the Air Force tanker Boeing this month discovered the latest in a long line of glitches on its KC-46 aircraft: Some trim hanging down above the over-wing emergency exit doors prevents them from opening.
Benzinga · Apr 1, 2022 AerCap Inks Lease Agreements For 12 Aircraft With ITA Airways AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) has signed lease agreements for ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft and two new Airbus A330neo aircraft with ITA Airways. Deal terms not disclosed. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver beginning in 2023 through 2024. “These aircraft will enable ITA Airways to expand its network, whilst advancing its commitment to…
Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022 Thai Airways sells Airbus seats for B1m Cash-strapped Thai Airways International earned over 1 million baht in under a minute on Tuesday by selling passenger seats stripped from its decommissioned aircraft.
Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2022 Government's £685m aerospace boost seen as huge opportunity for South West firms New funding for zero-carbon aviation research could provide major bonus for firms such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Fine Tubes
Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2022 Bournemouth airline secures funding to grow Airbus fleet European Cargo is based at Bournemouth Airport and operates flights to the Far East and US
Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022 World’s longest passenger flight plans to avoid Russian skies Cathay Pacific Airways plans to reroute its New York-Hong Kong service to avoid Russian airspace, in what would be the world’s longest commercial passenger flight by distance. It will take about 17 hours.
Bristol Post · Mar 28, 2022 Airbus A380 plane powered by cooking oil and waste fat completes flight The aircraft took off from Toulouse in France and flew for around three hours, the aerospace giant said
Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2022 Airbus A380 plane powered by used cooking oil completes flight A second flight with the same aircraft will take place this week to test the use of sustainable fuel during take-off and landing
Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2022 Cardiff Airport on track for best summer in three years with Wizz Air boost Wizz will launch its base at the airport in April
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022 How Alaska Air plans to go bigger: new jets, frequent flyer rewards and more Despite recent schedule cuts as omicron cases surged and the soaring cost of jet fuel that's raising airplane ticket prices, Alaska Air executives are touting optimistic plans for accelerated growth as the airline industry emerges from pandemic travel restrictions.