The battle for aircraft engines in the narrow-body market has increased dramatically with the introduction of the PW1000G geared turbofan, which has emerged as a strong competitor to the CFM International LEAP engine that will replace its existing market share…
The news this week from Qantas signals big changes. The impact of the developments could mean the airline changing in ways that until quite recently would never have been considered. Here is an interview with CAPA’s Peter Harbison speaking to…
Market reception for the Boeing 737RE remains mixed, with the some customers expressing disappointment that Boeing did not proceed with the New Small Airplane but at the same time relieved that the uncertainty is over. Several airlines quickly expressed interest…
Transaero disclosed a letter of intent for eight A320neo family aircraft at the MAKS Air Show in Moscow today, the first Airbus order for this Boeing customer. Engines for the aircraft have not been announced. Combined with the Qantas order,…
In a major victory for Airbus, Qantas has ordered the A320 and A320neo as it begins a five-year program to restructure the airline. As a 737NG operator, this is a major coup for Airbus, winning another Boeing customer for the…
Airbus just provided a press release stating “After delivery of the first A350 XWB centre wing box to Airbus Saint-Nazaire on August 8th, Airbus Nantes has delivered the second major A350 XWB component manufactured on the site – the keel…