Dublin-based lessor AerCap is seeing the purchase of US-competitor GECAS as a golden opportunity to strengthen its long-term future to the benefit of both customers and investors. The two lessors’ portfolios of aircraft leasing, engine leasing, and helicopters complement each…
In 2018 the USAF began looking at a re-engine program (again) for the Boeing B52H, named “Commercial Engine Re-engining Program (CERP)”. It is aimed at updating the current Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines with a commercial off-the-shelf engine. The original…
Major aircraft propulsion and equipment maker Safran recorded a solid 2019, with a net income up 26.4 percent to EUR 3.820 billion, it reported on February 27. Revenues were up 17.1 percent to EUR 26.640 billion. All segments (propulsion, equipment,…
There has been a flutter of news about GE expressing interest in powering the A330neo. The news coming out now suggests discussions which, we understand, have been taking place for some time. There are significant implications to this. Let’s break…
Trade tensions involving commercial and military aircraft are about to enter a new level after the US government announced higher tariffs on EU-build (Airbus) aircraft while considering new measures that could affect China’s Comac. Let’s have a look at the…
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has used the Dubai Air Show to pitch its commercial aircraft projects for closer cooperation with Arabian and international partners, the company said in a post-show press release on November 21. Talks involved Russia’s latest…