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November 06, 2008

Dreamliner Won't Fly Before 2009

Strike Effects Still Being Felt... And Now There's A New Fastener Issue

Boeing has confirmed what has been a foregone conclusions among industry observers -- the Dreamliner's first flight is no longer a possibility in 2008.

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Report: Embraer Considers Step Into Large Airliner Market

Company Tries To Downplay Remarks... Not Quite Successfully

An executive with Brazilian planemaker Embraer said this week the company is reviewing the business case to develop a larger narrowbody aircraft, including a possible partnership with another manufacturer... but the company later took steps to downplay the resulting speculation.

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Report: Airline Pax Feel Increasingly Free To Share Political Opinions

Will Trend Stop Now That The Election Is Over?

Finally getting past the election in the US may have an immediate beneficial effect on airline travelers. Business fliers of all political affiliations have been reporting an unusual amount of political conversation in the last few months from airplane seatmates, fellow guests, diners and even their own associates.

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Pratt & Whitney Wins $233 Million Engine Order

Sichuan Airlines Selects IAE V2500s For A320s

Sichuan Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 SelectOne engine to power 18 Airbus A320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2009 and 2012. The agreement includes a long-term V2500Select aftermarket agreement for the new engines and those powering 15 aircraft already in service.

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Embraer 170 Certified For Japanese Operations

JAL Will Be First To Operate E-Jet In Country

Embraer announced this week it received certification last month from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to operate the Embraer 170 jets in Japan.

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Air China Cargo Orders 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters

Commercial Planes To Get New Life As Cargo Haulers

Boeing and Air China Cargo announced this week the carrier will add three 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its cargo fleet. The modification work on the three Combi airplanes will take place at Taikoo Aircraft Engineering (TAECO) in Xiamen, China.

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