NewsSSJ100 crash report imminent Findings from the investigation into the May 9 crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 will be released by the end of summer, Russian officials said. Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Yuri Slyusar told reporters at the Farnborough Airshow Monday the investigation report was imminent. The aircraft crashed in Indonesia during a demonstration flight
LinkQuick Recovery Of Kingfisher Debt Unlikely
A full recovery of USD$1.4 billion in loans owed by embattled Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines was unlikely in the short term and banks have told the airline to infuse equity, the chairman of State Bank of India said on Tuesday.
LinkBoeing, Air Lease Close USD$7.2 Bln OrderBoeing and Air Lease have agreed an order for 60 737 MAX 8 and 15 737 MAX 9 planes, with reconfirmation rights for 25 additional 737 MAXs.
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Airbus Gets First Order From Israel's ArkiaAirbus received its first order from Arkia Israel Airlines on Monday, for four A321neo aircraft.
LinkBoeing Expects 747 Orders This Year
Boeing expects orders for the passenger version of its revamped 747 this year, it said at the Farnborough Airshow, adding the plane was gaining a following since it entered service.
LinkEurope Clears First Airline SatNav OperationEurope is rolling out operational service of its satellite-based aircraft navigation system EGNOS, an official with Britain's largest air traffic control agency said on Monday.
LinkRAF squadron commander details VC10 retirement plans
The Royal Air Force's Vickers VC10 tanker squadron is preparing for the final rundown of its fleet as it works towards a planned March 2013 retirement of the 1960s transport design. RAF Brize Norton-based 101 Sqn currently operates eight VC10 tankers, a mix of C1Ks and K3/K4s. Speaking at a VC10 50th anniversary gathering at the type's birthplace in Brooklands, near Weybridge, Surrey on 29 June to mark five decades since its first flight, 101 Sqn commanding officer Wg Cdr Kevin Brookes said the fleet is due to be gradually whittled down over the next nine months. "My out of service date at the moment is stated as 31 March next year," he said.
LinkBoeing’s Conner: Air transport market ‘very, very strong’New Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) president and CEO Ray Conner told a Farnborough Airshow news conference that the commercial air transport market’s prospects remain healthy despite an uncertain global economy, leading BCA to focus intensely on ramping up production to meet demand. Overall, BCA will boost aircraft production by an “unprecedented” 30% over the next three years, according to Conner.
LinkRussian lessor orders L-410s
Russian Ilyushin Finance leasing company (IFC) has placed a firm order with Czech Aircraft Industries for 10 L-410 UVP E-20s plus three options. Deliveries of the 10 aircraft are expected in 2013-2014, while the three option aircraft are scheduled for delivery to the lessor in 2015.
LinkSouthwest Airlines finalizes deal to lease 717s to Delta
Southwest Airlines has finalized an agreement to lease or sublease 88 Boeing 717s to Delta Air Lines. Southwest acquired the 717s through its purchase of AirTran Airways, but Southwest exclusively flies 737s. Delta will use the 717s to replace 50-seat regional jets, which are more expensive to fly.
LinkAMR proposes change in benefits for retired employeesAMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, is seeking permission from bankruptcy court to change its benefits for retirees. The changes would include discontinuing life insurance for retirees and reducing certain health insurance coverage and offering a Medicare supplement, at the retirees' expense. "The restructuring process is difficult for everyone affected, and we understand any changes to these benefits are concerning to our retirees," American spokesman Bruce Hicks said. "It's important to remember, the changes we're proposing are very similar to those we propose to make for active employees when they retire and we are the last legacy carrier that has gone through this process."
LinkPropeller planes make a comeback over regional jets
Airlines are turning to propeller planes over regional jets because turboprops are more economical, this feature says. "The fuel burn is much less, the cost of pilots is less ... and it's a lighter plane, so the landing fees are [less]," said John MacLeod, WestJet's vice president of network management and alliances. WestJet this year purchased Bombardier Q400 turboprops for a new regional unit.
LinkJetBlue looks to joint venture with regional carrier for pilotsJetBlue Airways and regional carrier Cape Air agreed to a joint venture in 2008 for pilot training. "We needed to come up with more pilots of better quality," said Dave Bushy, Cape Air's president and chief operating officer. Pilots get an interview with JetBlue after completing flight training and flying for Cape Air for several years. By 2030, Boeing estimates the demand for pilots will nearly double.
LinkBoeing says it's not concerned about Airbus plant in U.S.Raymond L. Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said he is not concerned with Airbus' move to build a manufacturing plant in the U.S. "At the end of the day, you compete with the best products, with the best value, the best performance and the best relationships," he said. "If Airbus can bring a better value proposition to the game, then the U.S. airlines will take that into account."
LinkIndia considers retaliation against EU emissions schemeA proposal from India's civil aviation industry would levy penalties against European Union airlines in response to the EU emissions-trading scheme. The Indian Cabinet is considering whether to proceed with the proposal, which could include canceling EU flights to India if the EU charges India for noncompliance with the scheme.
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