Aircraft & Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada has started detailed design work as well as advanced production preparations for the all-new PW810 engine, just three months after the official launch of its 10,000-pound-thrust-class PW800 engine family. Preliminary design for the PW810, selected by Cessna Aircraft to power its new large-cabin Citation Columbus business aircraft, has been completed. P&WC […]

Czech Airlines is continuing with its renewal of its aircraft fleet in accordance with its development strategy. As part of this process, the Czech Airlines fleet is undergoing optimisation with the aim of strengthening the position of Czech Airlines as a continental European carrier. Czech Airlines will therefore be acquiring two new Airbus A319s, which

Copa Airlines took delivery of its 13th Embraer-190 aircraft. The airline’s fleet, one of the youngest in the region, now has 39 aircraft and is expected to expand to 43 aircraft by the end of 2008. In addition to its EMBRAER-190 aircraft, Copa Airlines operates 26 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft repported that at least six more Avro Business Jets will enter service this year with some five VIP operators. There are around 23 BAe 146/Avro RJs that are in service or being converted for a variety of corporate roles

Embraer received certification, on May 12, from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for operating the Embraer 190 and Embraer 195 jets in mainland China.

Comlux Aviation the VIP Charter division of Comlux The Aviation Group, signed a firm order for two ultra long-range Global Express XRS jets. The aircraft will increase Comlux Aviation

Embraer signed a contract for the sale of seven Embraer 170 jets to ETA Star Group, of Dubai, with options for three more, and five purchase rights for any E-Jet model. The aircraft will be operated by the newly-created Star Aviation Pvt Ltd., of India. The deal, at list price, comes to $220.5 million, and

Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to China

Boeing debuted the new 777 Freighter on May 21. With a maximum takeoff weight of 766,000 pounds (347,450 kilograms), the 777 Freighter will have a revenue payload capability of 226,000 pounds (103 metric tons). Following the debut events, the 777 Freighter will prepare to begin the flight test and certification program in June. The first

Honda Aircraft Company began European sales of the HondaJet advanced light jet at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) by introducing its first customer in the region – F-1 racer and business entrepreneur, Jenson Button. To provide sales and service support to its customers in Europe, the company announced that it will establish