Airbus
Airbus’ 2013 order book grew by 41 aircraft in February with its A320, A330 and A350 aircraft families, while 45 jetliners were delivered to customers during the month.
Airbus Global Market Forecast
According to the recently released Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Latin American airlines will require 2,120 new aircraft between today and 2031, including 1,660 single-aisle, 420 twin-aisle ...
Sudanese Air Force loses Antonov aircraft
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Information is emerging from Khartoum that the Sudanese Air Force has lost an Antonov aircraft of unknown specific type earlier today.
The Boeing Company
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2012.
Airbus Global Market Forecast
African air traffic will grow at well above the world average rate over the next 20 years according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast.
Solar Impulse lands in rabat, Morocco
WASHINGTON, D.C.
South Sudan air scare with government officials aboard
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Reports from Juba International Airport by a regular source from there have confirmed information obtained through other channels yesterday, that indeed another plane, carrying a minister ...
WestJet and Bombardier
CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today announced it has selected Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. to supply aircraft for its new regional airline, expected to launch in the second half of 2013.
Aircraft receive refreshed look and feel
SUBANG, Indonesia - Malaysia Airlines today revealed the design and specifications of its first new flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, that is on track for entry into service from July 1, ...
Boeing 747-8 Approved to Serve 200 Airports Globally
SEATTLE, Wash. - The Boeing 747-8 is approved for operations at 200 airports around the world – less than six months after entering service.
Pinnacle Airlines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pinnacle Airlines Corp.
Tourist dodged stint in jail
A Taiwanese tourist who pointed a laser at a police helicopter during New Year's Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour has dodged a stint in jail.
JetBlue 605 Wears Red Sox Colors
BOSTON, Mass.
2012 Bahrain International Airshow
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain signed more than $930 million in business deals at the 2012 Bahrain International Airshow, as the event's 60,000 visitors simultaneously helped boost the economy.
Show takes to the skies
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
BAHRAIN (eTN) - Following the official opening of the Bahrain Air Show 2012 by His Majesty King Hamad, and his official visit to each and every exhibitors’ chalet, did the “show go on the ...
Travel Joke
As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum.
Boeing, Air France-KLM Finalize Dreamliners Order
PARIS, France - Boeing and Air France-KLM Group have finalized an order for 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options.
JAL gets its first Dreamliner
EVERETT, Wash. - The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enter service for Japan Airlines (JAL) rolled out of the paint hangar last night.
Boeing 747-8 on track for delivery in early 2012
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Porter Airlines
TORONTO, Canada – Porter Airlines accepted two new Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft today, bringing the company’s fleet to 26.
Fleet Expansion
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Within hours of the announcement that Precision Air’s IPO had attracted less than 43 percent of a share take up, Air Tanzania (ATCL) made waves with an announcement that they would hold ...
787 Dream Tour includes six stops in Asia, Africa, Middle East
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing soon will begin a six-month Dream Tour with its all-new 787 Dreamliner.
American Airlines Strengthens Its Airbus, Boeing Fleet
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines today announced another milestone in its fleet transformation plans by selecting the Airbus A319 and A321 variants to be a part of its A320 family fleet ...
G650 Now Moves To Final Phase For Customer Deliveries In Second Quarter 2012
SAVANNAH, Ga., Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
United Continental Holdings, Inc.
CHICAGO, Ill. - United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that the first Continental Airlines aircraft with Economy Plus will enter service Nov.
Qatar Airways orders 55 Airbus aircraft
The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the ...
Emirates announces USD26 billion deal
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - The bi-annual Dubai Air Show started off with a bang yesterday, when Emirates announced a record breaking firm order for 50 B777-300ER and a further 20 options, which if exercised – as ...
Bombardier Aerospace
TORONTO, Ontario - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a Chinese airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six ...
777-300ER leads the way to near record order year for 777
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing's best-selling 777, the 777-300ER (extended range), has surpassed 300 deliveries with an Oct. 21 delivery to first-time customer Biman Bangladesh.
Sub Saharan Africa Aviation
Airlines in sub Saharan Africa are predicted to require 528 new passenger aircraft by 2030, with a value of US$65billion according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast.