Airlines
GE Aviation has secured significant engine orders from Qatar Airways and Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways, valued at more than $430 million. The orders are a testament to the trust and confidence of these major Gulf carriers in GE engines. The deals demonstrate the strength of GE Aviation's engine portfolio,
Airlines
CAE, a leading provider of full-flight simulators, has made significant announcements in the airline industry. The company has sold six CAE 7000 Series Level D FFS to various airlines in Asia, Europe, and North America, including British Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Skymark Airlines, US Airways, and an undisclosed North American airline.
Aircraft industry
CAE, a leading provider of simulation and modeling technologies, announced a significant number of contracts with airline customers worldwide, totaling approximately C$100 million. The contracts include the sale of six CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators to British Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Skymark Airlines, US Airways, and an undisclosed North American
Aircraft industry
Airbus and Boeing are gearing up to announce tens of billions of dollars' worth of plane orders at the Paris Air Show, with Qatar Airways leading the way with a $1.7 billion deal for six Boeing 777-300ER jets. Meanwhile, Airbus is expected to report an order for 30
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The Farnborough International Airshow has witnessed a surge in aircraft orders, with carriers from the Middle East, Asia, and South America leading the charge. Despite the gloomy backdrop of military aircraft orders being hammered by government spending cuts in Europe and the US, the civil aviation industry is showing signs
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Airbus has reached a major milestone in its A380 delivery program, handing over 10 aircraft to customers by mid-July. Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa received their latest A380s on Friday, bringing the total number of in-service aircraft to 33. The delivery pace is on track to meet Airbus's full-year
Aircraft industry
The world's premier aerospace event, Farnborough Airshow, is set to kick off this week, with industry leaders eyeing a potential turnaround in the aviation and defense sectors. Boeing's debut of its long-awaited 787 jet, already more than two years overdue, has sparked hopes that the industry&
Aircraft industry
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest operators of the V2500 engine, has awarded International Aero Engines (IAE) an order for V2500 engines to power a new fleet of 20 Airbus A320-family aircraft. This significant order includes a long-term IAE aftermarket services agreement, valued at approximately $132 million for Pratt
Aircraft industry
A devastating airline crash on June 30 in the Comoros Islands has raised concerns about the safety of the aviation industry, particularly in airlines from countries with a history of safety concerns. The Airbus 310-300, owned by Yemenia and carrying 153 passengers and crew, went down in stormy weather as
Airlines
Air China has chosen International Aero Engines' (IAE) V2500 engines to power a new batch of Airbus A320-family aircraft, with deliveries slated to begin in April 2010. The $233 million contract will cover engines for 22 aircraft, including A320s and A321s, and includes a long-term aftermarket agreement. This deal
Airlines
The Yemenia airline Airbus A310 crashed in the Indian Ocean near the Comoros Islands on June 29, 2009, resulting in the loss of 142 passengers and 11 crew members. The plane, carrying 66 French citizens, had departed from Paris and Marseille, France, and was headed to Moroni in the Comoros.
Aircraft industry
Aer Lingus has moved swiftly to replace speed sensors on two of its long-haul Airbus jets after concerns were raised about the safety of the pitot tubes following the Air France crash. The decision was taken as investigators suspect that the pitot tubes, or external sensors that give airspeed data,
