 INDUSTRY TRENDSMay 2013Wednesday, May 22, 2013Commercial AviationAirInsight Noisy Neighbors?The introduction of the Bombardier CSeries in 2014 will bring the first application of the next generation of engines for narrow-body aircraft, the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan. See more Tuesday, May 21, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Embraer books 'milestone' SkyWest deal worth up to $8.3 billionSkyWest Inc, the world's largest regional airline group, agreed to buy at least 40 new jets from Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA, in a deal that could climb to 200 aircraft and a total price tag of more than $8 billion. See more Tuesday, May 21, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Engine Maker PWC Laments Tight Financing, Pricing Pressures In Bizjet MarketAmong the few economic forces behind the rather tepid recovery of the market segment covering small and medium-sized business jets, perhaps the most influential rests with the world's financiers. See more Friday, May 17, 2013Commercial AviationPuget Sound Business Journal Airbus, Boeing, will battle for PR at Paris Air ShowWith the Paris Air Show just a month away, Airbus may be preparing to try to take the wind away from Boeing's resurgent 787 Dreamliner. See more Wednesday, May 15, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Study: 2013 World MRO Market Worth $49.2BThe world commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market will reach a value of $49.2 billion this year, according to recent market research conducted by Visiongain. See more Tuesday, May 14, 2013Commercial AviationUSA Today Boeing resumes Dreamliner deliveriesBoeing says it resumed delivering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners today when Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways took the proverbial keys to a new 787. See more Thursday, May 9, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Bombardier confirms CSeries test flights in June, reports jump in salesBombardier Inc. stuck to its goal of first takeoff for the CSeries in June after the delayed jetliner performed well on flight-safety tests that included bending the wings to gauge structural integrity. See more Wednesday, May 8, 2013Commercial AviationAir Transport World Airbus adds 83 aircraft to order book in AprilAirbus reported it received 83 new bookings for April, the largest order from Turkish Airlines for 53 A321neos and four A320neos, along with 25 current engine A321s. See more Tuesday, May 7, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Bombardier Upbeat on CSeries Path to First FlightBombardier has reaffirmed its intention to achieve the first flight of its new CSeries airliner next month, with complete airframe static tests (CAST) on track to establish that flight testing can commence safely. See more Monday, May 6, 2013Commercial AviationCanadian Press Aerospace analysts eager for confirmation of June Bombardier CSeries test flightAerospace industry observers are eagerly watching for confirmation this week that Bombardier's CSeries aircraft will make its maiden test flight next month. See more Monday, May 6, 2013Commercial AviationNew York Times Jet Makers Avoid Risk by Redoing Old ModelsAfter a decade of pushing hard on the edge of technology, Boeing and Airbus are turning more cautious in building new jetliners. See more Sunday, May 5, 2013Commercial AviationToronto Globe and Mail CSeries expectations mountIt's very close to showtime for Bombardier Inc.'s new 100-seat-plus C Series commercial jet. See more April 2013Saturday, April 27, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesThe Globe and Mail How loud does a 'whisper jet' sound? It depends.It's 4:30 on a rainy afternoon near the foot of Bathurst Street, and somewhere up above the drone of turboprop engines is getting louder. See more Thursday, April 25, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wins Chinese Approval for 60-Plane Order Worth $8 BillionAirbus SAS won approval from China for orders of 60 planes valued at $8 billion, including 18 A330 wide-bodies that had been on hold amid Chinese opposition to a European Union proposal for tax carbon emissions. See more Wednesday, April 24, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Lockheed Poised to Win Orders for Up to 71 F-35 Jets by JuneLockheed Martin may receive a U.S. order in June for as many as 60 F-35 jets, consolidating the sixth and seven production contracts for the costliest weapons system, according to the Pentagon's program manager. See more Monday, April 22, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation International News Hess Readies Pratt for 'Tough Sledding'Pratt & Whitney CEO David Hess doesn't spend time lamenting his company's decision to forgo a bid for a place on Boeing's proposed 777X. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Commercial AviationAviation Week Fleet Retirements Heavily Influence $56 Billion MRO MarketThe civil aviation MRO market will be worth about $56 billion this year, with engine maintenance expenditures representing about 40%, according to analysts who presented forecasts at Aviation Week's MRO Americas Conference. See more Sunday, April 14, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Gulfstream And Bombardier Dominate China's Business Jet FleetThe People's Republic of China (PRC) holds 57 percent of the 336-strong business jet fleet of the Greater China area, while Hong Kong holds 33 percent; Macau is in third place, with 5 percent; and the Republic of China (Taiwan) has 3 percent of the fleet. See more Friday, April 12, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Pentagon Preserves Development Priorities But Slashes Current OperationsThe Obama administration has proposed a $526.6 billion defense budget for Fiscal Year 2014 that continues funding for developmental priorities, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the KC-46A tanker and a future long-range bomber. See more Thursday, April 11, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAir Transport World Hawaiian Airlines selects P&W engines for A321neosHawaiian Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney 1000G geared turbofan engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft. See more Thursday, April 4, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus beats Boeing in 'world's largest' fight in 1QAirbus recaptured the aircraft industry's top spot in the first quarter as U.S. rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with the grounding of its newest jet, the 787 Dreamliner, data from both companies showed on Thursday. See more Wednesday, April 3, 2013Commercial AviationCanadian Press Quebec giving $1 billion in financial support to buyers of Bombardier CSeriesThe Quebec government has agreed to provide $1 billion in financing help to buyers of Bombardier's new CSeries commercial aircraft, joining a similar practice by the federal government. See more Wednesday, April 3, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International China Eastern to add 56 new aircraft in 2013China Eastern Airlines will be inducting 56 new aircraft into its fleet this year, the majority of which will be narrowbodies. See more March 2013Friday, March 22, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International IN FOCUS: Bombardier CSeries faces critical three monthsPerhaps somewhere inside Bombardier headquarters in Montreal is a secret marketing plan that envisions a spectacular three months ahead for the CSeries narrowbody programme. See more Thursday, March 21, 2013Commercial AviationAirline Business IN FOCUS: How to power A320neo is tough choice for airlinesUnlike previous engine competitions, the choice between the CFM International Leap-1A and the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G is no longer a soft bet on a secondary supplier to an already chosen airframe. See more Tuesday, March 19, 2013Commercial AviationFortune Boeing vs. Airbus: Can't we all just get along?Airbus beat out Boeing for a $24 billion contract to supply long-time Boeing customer Lion Air. See more Monday, March 18, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus still targeting 700-750 orders in 2013 - LeahyAirbus' record order from Indonesian budget carrier Lion Air on Monday was already incorporated in its 2013 target of 700 to 750 plane orders, its commercial director told Reuters on Monday. See more Monday, March 18, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Embraer Banking On U.S. Regional Jet RevivalEmbraer expects to see substantial sales activity over the next few months involving 70- and 76-seat E-Jets as U.S. major airlines respond to relaxed union limits on regional jets among their regional airline partners, according to the manufacturer's CEO, Frederico Curado. See more Wednesday, March 13, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation Week Pratt & Whitney Readies For A320NEO Engine Flight TestsThe first Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) to be flight tested for the Airbus A320NEO is being prepared for installation on the engine maker's Boeing 747SP testbed in Mirabel, Canada. See more Tuesday, March 12, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus sees A320neo orders, sets goal for earlier modelEuropean planemaker Airbus hinted on Monday at imminent orders worth over $10 billion for A320neo passenger jets, saying cumulative orders for the revamped jet would probably hit 2,000 by the end of this month. See more Saturday, March 9, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAirline Reporter Bombardier's CSeries Rocks (and Rolls Out)On Thursday March 7, 2013 Bombardier introduced to the world what it and its customers believe is a game changing line of aircraft, the Bombardier CSeries. See more February 2013Thursday, February 28, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International P&WC plots new engine core for super-medium helo, 'evolved' King Air marketOn the eve of the Heli-Expo convention, Pratt & Whitney Canada has revealed plans to launch a new turboshaft engine in the 2,000shp (1,490kW)-range aimed initially at the top end of the new super-medium helicopter segment. See more Wednesday, February 27, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg EADS Forecasts Higher Earnings as Airbus Deliveries RiseEuropean Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. predicted earnings will rise in 2013 after higher output at its Airbus SAS aircraft division and a rebound in commercial helicopter production lifted 2012 profits 68 percent. See more Monday, February 25, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Airbus: Asia demands 10,000 new aircraft by 2031Airbus has forecast that rising incomes and the explosion of low cost carriers will lead to demand for close to 10,000 new aircraft from airlines in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years. See more Wednesday, February 20, 2013Commercial AviationAir Transport World Pratt & Whitney GTF CSeries engine gains Transport Canada certificationPratt & Whitney's PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engine, set to power the Bombardier CSeries, has received Transport Canada type certification. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Lufthansa opens tender for 100 narrowbodies, eight widebodiesBoeing and Airbus are now entering into discussions with Lufthansa to claim newly-authorised orders for eight widebody aircraft and 100 single-aisle aircraft, the German flag carrier says today. See more Tuesday, February 19, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesBloomberg Pratt Stays in Market for Biggest Jet EnginesUnited Technologies Corp.'s Pratt & Whitney unit said it remains committed to developing a version of its newest engine for wide-body jets even after opting not to compete on Boeing Co.'s latest 777 model. See more Monday, February 4, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wins $9 Billion Order as Udvar-Hazy Buys A350 JetsAirbus SAS won a $9 billion order from Steven Udvar-Hazy's Air Lease Corp. that includes 25 A350 wide-body jets, a competitor to Boeing Co.'s grounded 787 Dreamliner. See more Friday, February 1, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Turkish Airlines Plans March Decision on 100-Plane OrderTurkish Airlines plans to decide next month on an order for about 100 single-aisle planes as the state-controlled carrier links more destinations to win transit passengers and increases short-haul services from Istanbul. See more January 2013Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International P&W poised for certification of CSeries enginePratt & Whitney has completed the airworthiness certification programme for the PW1524G engine that will power the Bombardier CSeries. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesCNBC Pratt & Whitney Boosts Presence in AsiaDavid Hess, president, Pratt & Whitney discusses his firm's expansion plans in Singapore. He also expresses confidence that Boeing will be able to sort through the issues with the Dreamliner. See more Thursday, January 31, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Pratt & Whitney to invest $110 mln in Singapore plantsJet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp, will invest $110 million to set up two facilities in Singapore and expand existing operations - a boost to the Asian city-state's efforts to grow its manufacturing base. See more Wednesday, January 23, 2013Commercial AviationForbes The Billion-Dollar Bet On Jet Tech That's Making Flying More EfficientUnited Technologies CEO Louis Chnevert took the biggest gamble of his career on something called a geared turbofan. See more Sunday, January 20, 2013Commercial AviationUSA Today China's set to rule the skies of air travelIndustry analysts expect China to eclipse the U.S. in little more than two decades. See more Wednesday, January 16, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Boeing 787 Fleet Grounded by U.S. in First Since 1979U.S. regulators' decision to ground Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner, their first move involving an entire model in 34 years, came five days after Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proclaimed it safe. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Narrows Boeing Gap as 2012 Orders Top $27BAirbus SAS is narrowing the order gap to Boeing Co. (BA), with the European aircraft maker announcing a flurry of sales in the final weeks of last year valued at more than $27 billion as it closes the books on 2012. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Top Stories, Commercial AviationFlight International P&W eclipses GE's once-dominant lead in 70-120-seat segmentWith its landmark selection by Embraer to power the second-generation E-Jet, Pratt & Whitney has nearly eliminated General Electric's once dominant position as a propulsion supplier in the large regional jet segment. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Commercial AviationFlight International Middle Eastern engine MRO market scales upMaintenance providers in the Middle East are rapidly building up engine overhaul capabilities. See more Monday, January 14, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Embraer Shares Beat Bombardier on Regional Jet StrategyEmbraer, Brazil's only aerospace company, is betting the E-jet will win a greater share of the shrinking regional market because airlines prefer revamped versions of current planes to risking delays and malfunctions in new models such as Bombardier Inc.'s CSeries. See more Tuesday, January 8, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Pratt & Whitney wins contract for Embraer's new E-JetsPratt & Whitney won a contract to supply engines for plane maker Embraer's revamped family of regional E-Jets, the companies said on Tuesday, dealing a blow to General Electric Co, the current supplier. See more Tuesday, January 8, 2013Commercial Aviation, Top StoriesAviation Week Commercial Engine Market Heads Into An Unprecedented YearEngine manufacturers will be busy in 2013 as testing accelerates on the latest commercial turbofans and work advances on the next generation of military powerplants. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Airbus Wingtips Luring $2.8 Billion Order From HawaiianAirbus SAS won a tentative $2.8 billion order from Hawaiian Airlines for A321neos that can fly from the islands to the western U.S. coast, dislodging Boeing Co. as the carrier's only supplier for single-aisle jets. See more Monday, January 7, 2013Commercial AviationBloomberg Emirates Chief: 30 More A380s Needed for New RoutesEmirates, the world's biggest airline by international traffic, may need about 30 more Airbus SAS A380 superjumbos to expand its network, which has been constrained by the lack of landing slots and space at its Dubai base. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Boeing jet orders surge; on track to be top planemakerBoeing Co appeared to recapture bragging rights as the world's largest planemaker for the first time in a decade. See more Thursday, January 3, 2013Commercial AviationReuters Airbus seen posting 900 orders, 580 deliveries for 2012Airbus looks set to post sales of around 900 aircraft for 2012 and exceed its target of 580 deliveries after a record month in December, a Reuters analysis of industry figures shows. See more Tuesday, January 1, 2013Commercial AviationAviation International News Embraer Boosts Outlook for ChinaEmbraer appears ever more bullish on the prospects for its products in China, judging by its most recent market forecast for the country. See more |
