Lufthansa’s Debt priorities mean taking fewer Airbus planes
Airline had 198 aircraft on order at year-end, of which 156 were for Airbus jets. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is unlikely… Read More »
Luftwaffe to add two A321neo(LR)s in 2022
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik to outfit two brand-new A321-200NX(LR)s for a variety… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer says Helvetic to convert orders to bigger aircraft
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said Helvetic Airways has reached an agreement to convert four firm orders to the larger… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX cancellations top 350 planes in first half of 2020
Boeing Co customers canceled orders for 355 of its 737 MAX jets in the first half of 2020, the U.S…. Read More »
Garuda Indonesia talking to Airbus to delay 2020 deliveries
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia (GIAA.JK) is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) to delay deliveries of four aircraft this year, its… Read More »
Mexico may accept medical kit in barter for presidential jet
Mexico’s government is considering a $120 million bid for a luxurious presidential jet after an unidentified prospective buyer offered to… Read More »
American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders
The airline demands the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets American Airlines Group’s Boeing Co. 737… Read More »
Emirates airline is rethinking strategy on Boeing 777X
Dubai airline is reworking fleet strategies to get through COVID-19 induced crisis Emirates is having a rethink on how best… Read More »
Hi Fly converts its A380 to carry cargo
Hi Fly has converted its A380 (9H-MIP | MSN 006) to a cargo configuration by removing seating from both decks…. Read More »
Boeing in scramble to shore up 737 MAX financing
Boeing is scrambling to shore up financing for the 737 MAX as it awaits regulatory approval for design changes after… Read More »
Airbus fails to net an aircraft order for third straight month
Clients are pushing back even on agreed orders, and inventory is piling up for Airbus Airbus is getting hit with… Read More »
Rolls-Royce burns through 3 billion pounds, expects more cash outflows
Aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) burned through 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in the first half as the hours flown by… Read More »
Airbus first-half deliveries hit 16-year low despite June bounce
Airbus (AIR.PA) deliveries rose 50% in June compared with May and reached their highest level since the coronavirus crisis spread… Read More »
Boeing settles nearly all Lion Air 737 MAX crash claims
Boeing Co has reached settlement agreements in more than 90% of the wrongful death claims filed in federal court after… Read More »
Boeing’s reputation continues to take a hammering
Following its successful flight tests fo its Boeing’s 737 MAX, the jet maker was hoping to announce that the aircraft… Read More »
Aircraft lessor Avolon cancels 27 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Aircraft lessor Avolon on Tuesday announced the cancellation of an additional 27 Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX planes after canceling 75… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX completes FAA certification flights
The FAA and Boeing have completed the last series of certification flights with the 737 MAX on 2 July. The… Read More »
ATR to reduce airline production by 50%
Franco-Italian turboprop maker ATR has announced that it plans to reduce its production by 50% in response to the COVID-19… Read More »
Vistara in talks with planemakers, lessors to delay taking delivery of some aircraft
Indian airline Vistara is in talks with planemakers and leasing companies to delay taking delivery of some aircraft, the carrier’s… Read More »
Boeing’s 737 Max is being readied for a comeback: What travelers need to know
Max was grounded in March 2019 after a pair of fatal crashes that killed 346 people. A Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
End of the runway for 747 jumbo as Boeing placed final part orders
Boeing and suppliers set the final number of parts it would need for the 747 jumbo jet program at least… Read More »
Israeli defence contractors partner with UAE tech firm to fight coronavirus
Two Israeli defense contractors will partner with Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42 to develop technologies to help fight the… Read More »