Content Archive: February 2016

Aircraft

Bombardier Confronts ATR With 90-Seater Q400

Bombardier is set to start delivery of a 90-passenger Q400 twin turboprop regional airliner in 2018.
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Aircraft

Philippine Airlines Signs For Six Airbus A350-900s

The $1.8 billion deal calls for deliveries to begin in 2018.
Engines

Pratt Says A320neo Engine Issue is Close to Resolution

Qatar Airways is pushing for compensation over A320neo delivery delays.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus and SIA Team to Boost Maintenance For Asia Pacific

Airbus and SIA Engineering Company are forming a maintenance joint venture.

NBAA: Zika Concerns Prompting Insecticide Requirements

Some countries are requiring insecticide treatment for business aircraft arrivals, particularly from locations affected by virus.
Aircraft

Cessna Obtains EASA Approval for Latitude

The Latitude also holds authorization for operations at La Mole Airport in St. Tropez, France.
Aircraft

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments To Slide after Flat 2015

Bombardier delivered 199 bizjets last year: 73 Global 5000/6000s, 68 Challenger 300/350s, 25 Challenger 605/650s, one Challenger 850 and 32 Learjet 70/75s.
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Engines

Lion Group Buys Big to Power Up Neos

Lion Group’s leasing arm Transportation Partners has placed a $4.9 billion deal for Leap-1A engines.
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Aircraft

Daher Unveils Enhancements for TBM 900

The TBM 900 single-engine turboprop continues to sell well, including in Asia
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Aircraft

Airbus Rejects Projections of Gloom for Asia-Pacific Airlines

European manufacturer remains confident that its orderbook will remain strong and says its customers and competitors agree