Reading Time: 2 minutes As the E190-E2 new generation narrow-body jet approaches certification, Embraer announces some final results from flight tests confirming that the aircraft is better than its original specification and even more efficient than other single aisle aircraft. In fuel consumption, the E190-E2 proved to be 1,3% better than originally expected, which represents a 17,3% improvement when […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that its all-new Gulfstream G500 business jet has begun a world tour to give current and potential customers an opportunity to experience firsthand the aircraft’s cutting-edge technology, unparalleled comfort and superior craftsmanship. The 12-country tour began this month at Dallas Love Field and will conclude in June. “This is a momentous […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Авиакомпания “Международные Авиалинии Украины” подводит итоги 2017 года. За отчетный период МАУ перевезла почти 7 млн пассажиров, что на 16,4% превышает показатель 2016-го. Объемы перевозок МАУ в Международном аэропорту “Борисполь” увеличились на 18%, до 6,25 млн пассажиров. Доля трансферных пассажиров на регулярных рейсах МАУ достигла 54,1%. При этом внутриукраинский транзит вырос на 16%, до 543,4 […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute S7 Airlines Airbus A320, performing flight from Novosibirsk to Irkutsk (Russia), was on approach to Irkutsk’s runway 12 cleared to descend to 600 meters (2000 feet AGL), before the aircraft intercepted the glideslope the controller cleared the flight to descend to 450 meters (1500 feet AGL), the aircraft however continued to descend below that cleared […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute EASA’s preliminary analysis of the Commercial Air Transport operations in 2017 shows the lowest number of fatal accidents in modern aviation history in 2017. The preliminary analysis covers both worldwide operations and those involving the 32 EASA Member States.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Commenting at the Airline Economics Conference in Dublin on Monday, January 22, four of the major carriers, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Dubai-based Emirates, confirmed they will not be hedging fuel bills, despite a recent rise in the cost of oil. For the first time in three years, the global Trent benchmark […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Turboprop maker ATR says it more than tripled the number of firm orders in calendar 2017 as it broadened its global footprint around the world. The company said it secured firm orders for 113 aircraft in the 12 months to December 31 2017, up from 36 firm orders in the prior corresponding period. “In 2017, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Авиакомпании группы S7 подвели итоги производственной деятельности за 2017 год. За прошедший год авиакомпании перевезли 14 252 855 пассажиров, на 8,4% больше, чем в 2016 году. Рейсами S7 Airlines по России воспользовалось 10 454 311 пассажиров, на 8,3% больше, чем в 2016 году. Рост на международных направлениях составил 8,7%. В 2017 году на международных рейсах […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Last Thursday, the Holy Father Pope Francis delivered the sacrament of marriage to two cabin crew members onboard LATAM flight LA1250 from Santiago (SCL) to Iquique (IQQ) in Chile. The ceremony was witnessed by Ignacio Cueto, Chairman of LATAM Airlines, along with Monsignor Mauricio Rueda, both of whom are part of the delegation accompanying Pope […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Chinese government said it will loosen its control over China’s big three carriers—China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines—allowing its ownership stakes in the airlines to fall below 50%. Currently, state-owned company China National Aviation Holding Co. holds a 53.5% stake in Air China, state-owned China Eastern Group holds a 56.4% stake […]