Hawker Beechcraft, currently under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Superior Aviation Beijing regarding a strategic combination. Superior Aviation Beijing, should a transaction be completed, intends to maintain Hawker Beechcraft’s existing operations while investing substantial…
The airline scorecard is out again with the annual report from DOT on airline performance metrics – on-time flights, baggage handling, passenger bumping and customer complaints. On all of the metrics, the US airlines did slightly better in 2011 than…
Rolls Royce and Pratt & Whitney have restructured their participation in International Aero Engines, and will pursue a new agreement to develop the next generation of engines for mid-sized commercial aircraft between 120-230 seats. Views: 82
After multiple delays, the Boeing 787 has finally been certified, with both the FAA and EASA granting type certificates and the FAA granting a production certificate. Congratulations to Boeing on persevering through a series of difficulties and the “unknown unknowns”…