Airbus will push ahead with a limited overhaul of its A330 widebody as it seeks to extend the life span of the profitable jetliner against competition from Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. The plans, revealed overnight at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK, confirm that Airbus has decided against developing a new engine variant of the A330,
Embraer has released a 20 year forecast predicting five per cent annual growth in regional jet deliveries but says it will have to rely on strong demand from the United States to keep its order book strong in the short term. Embraer, the world’s third largest planemaker, predicts 6,795 new aircraft will be delivered over
The Royal Thai Army will acquire two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters through the US Foreign Military Sales program, making it the first southeast Asian country to fly the latest version of the workhorse rotorcraft. The UH-60M incorporates a variety of enhancements including a digital glass cockpit, advanced flight control system, a state-of-the-art communications suite, full
Julia Lines has been named Australia’s first airline customer advocate in a move meant to give passengers a stronger voice in resolving disputes with air carriers. Ms Lines, a former manager of complaint assessments at the Health Care Complaints Commission, will be based in Sydney in a role funded by Australia’s main airlines. The position,
Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neo jetliners at the Farnborough Airshow. Airbus said the aircraft would be configured in a single all-economy class arrangement seating 220 passengers. Arkia, Israel’s second largest airline, will use the aircraft to expand routes to European and domestic destinations. Engine selection will be announced
China’s Hebei Airlines has purchased five Embraer E-190 passenger jets in a deal that will bring its E-190 fleet to seven aircraft. The agreement, valued at $226 million at list prices, was announced yesterday at the Farnborough Airshow. Embraer said it expected to deliver the planes by the end of 2013. Shijazhuang-based Heibei currently operates
