Airliners

Civilian aviation news February 14, 2023

Boeing Jets Chosen by Air India for Sustainable Growth Strategy, with up to 290 Planes Selected

Air India has opted for Boeing’s top-of-the-line jets, such as the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, and 777X airplanes. The Indian carrier has committed to purchasing…

Civilian aviation news March 7, 2022

Russia may allow outside firms to maintain airliners amid sanctions, Tass says

(Reuters) – Russia could allow passenger airliners to be maintained by third-party firms in a bid to help its domestic carriers hit by sanctions over…

Civilian aviation news May 12, 2020

Spain, Airliner parking lot

(Reuters) – Dozens of passenger jetliners belonging to European carriers stand idled in neat lines in what has become a giant aeroplane parking lot amid…

General Aviation News May 17, 2015

The Windowless Fuselage in civil aviation

(CPI) Imagine a cabin where the windows are display screens, relaying a choice of views from around the aircraft. If you’re not sitting in…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News December 5, 2014

Airbus lags Boeing but faces tense end to order race

(Reuters) – Europe’s Airbus sold 248 jets in November, but remained behind Boeing as both planemakers accelerated towards what could be a tight finish to…

Alternative Propulsion September 9, 2014

Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Systems, The National Aerospace Centre, and Airbus to research use of fuel cells for commercial airliners

A new chapter has been opened in the quest to make commercial air transport more environmentally and economically sustainable, with the agreement by Airbus and…

Civilian aviation news July 14, 2014

Petra Airlines Ltd. of Jordan Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire up to Four Bombardier CSeries Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Petra Airlines Ltd. of Amman, Jordan has signed a Letter Of Intent (LOI) to acquire up to four CS100 and…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 4, 2014

Airbus drops behind Boeing in Q1 jet orders

(Reuters) – Airbus dropped behind U.S. rival Boeing in the race for new airplane deals in the first quarter after a pair of wide-body order…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

Bombardier and Island Air of Hawaii Sign Purchase Agreement for up to Six Q400 NextGen Airliners

Airline embarks on fleet renewal and expansion with new Q400 NextGen aircraft Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Hawaii Island Air, Inc. (Island Air) has placed…

Civilian aviation news November 26, 2013

Aircraft required to serve Brazilian market to nearly triple by 2032

Region’s largest market represents 35 percent of Latin America’s air traffic 26 November 2013 According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF) the Brazilian…

Civilian aviation news October 3, 2013

Bombardier Signs Luxair for Additional Q400 NextGen Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has placed a firm order for a Q400 NextGen turboprop…

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2013

Arik Air Inks Firm Agreement for Three CRJ1000 NextGen Regional Jets and Four Q400 NextGen Turboprop Airliners

Nigeria-based airline first to operate the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft in Africa Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Lagos-based Arik Air has signed a firm contract to…

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