China’s efforts to challenge the duopoly of Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320 narrow-body aircraft with the country’s first production of a narrow-body commercial jet has been further delayed, though for reasons as yet unknown. The original launch date for the C9198 was 2016, but continual delays have seen that date change to 2018. While the […]
Arrival of COMAC’s C919 beset by further delays Read More »
International Airlines Group (IAG) traffic in June increased by 6.7% versus June 2014, while Group capacity rose by 5.4% compared to the same period in 2014. Group load factor improved 1.0 point to 83.7% year over year. Norwegian reported that June traffic increased by 11%, while capacity increased by 4% compared to June 2014. The
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG made a number of decisions concerning new appointments to central positions in the company’s core business area, Lufthansa German Airlines. Effective from September 1st, 2015, Klaus Froese will succeed Kay Kratky and take on responsibility for Lufthansa’s home hub in Frankfurt and overall responsibility for Operations. Kay Kratky
Lufthansa's Executive Board appoints new managers Read More »
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) reported that its aerospace arm has secured new contracts worth US$920m in the second quarter (2Q) of 2015. These new orders involve projects ranging from airframe, component and engine maintenance, to engine wash and pilot training. The total contract value includes the recently announced component Maintenance-By-the-Hour contract worth over US$100m
ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm secures US$920m worth of new contracts in 2Q2015 Read More »
The A350 XWB arrived in Sao Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, officially kicking off the aircraft’s Americas Demo Tour. The Demo Tour will continue taking flight test aircraft MSN 2 to other major airports in Latin America, stopping in Campinas, Brazil and Bogota, Colombia before heading to the United States. Senior Airline representatives from TAM, the A350
All-new A350 XWB begins Americas demo tour in Sao Paulo Read More »
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued to record increased passenger traffic in the first half of 2015. Welcoming 28.9 million passengers from January to June 2015, FRA achieved strong 4.1% growth compared to the previous year and a new historic half-year passenger record. Furthermore, the average number of passengers per flight rose to 135.4 – an all-time
Fraport traffic figures – June and first half 2015 Read More »
United’s June 2015 consolidated traffic increased 1.3% and consolidated capacity increased 2.25% versus June 2014. UAL’s June 2015 consolidated load factor decreased 0.8 points to 86.3% compared to June 2014.
United reports June 2015 operational performance Read More »
