International Airlines Group (IAG) surprised a few on February 28, by announcing a long-haul fleet renewal for British Airways. The airline has ordered 18 Boeing 777-9s for delivery between 2022 and 2025, with options on 24 more. The 777-9s will…
News Engine delays remain a major issue to OEMs in 2019, with CFM announcing that it has fallen further behind at Boeing for LEAP-1B. This news comes shortly after Air Lease indicating that they expect delays at Pratt & Whitney…
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Rolls-Royce has withdrawn its participation to Boeing’s New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA), citing conflicting time schedules as the major reason for its decision. Rolls- Royce announced its decision on February 28 during the presentation of its 2018 results but had informed…
Aircraft propulsion and equipment maker Safran reported solid 2018 results on February 27, both financially as well as on the status of its various programs and divisions. Revenues of its six business divisions increased by €5.097bln to €21.050bln, of which…
Across the media space, there are numerous articles about the demise of the A380. After only 12 years of service, the program will no longer be taking orders. For those who called the A380 the “Whalejet” and other disparaging remarks,…