Airlines may no longer need to repeatedly inspect low-pressure compressor (LPC) rotors in Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofans, which power Airbus A220s. Airlines may no longer need to repeatedly inspect low-pressure compressor (LPC) rotors in Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofans, which power Airbus A220s. The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposal to strike...Continue Reading

After a five-month hiatus, Boeing has resumed 787 deliveries, handing a 787-9 to United Airlines on 26 March. After a five-month hiatus, Boeing has resumed 787 deliveries, handing a 787-9 to United Airlines on 26 March. The delivery marks a major step forward for the 787 programme, which has for nearly half a year been...Continue Reading

Lessor China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has cut its orders for the Boeing 737 Max to 66 aircraft from 92 previously. In addition to cutting 26 orders for the Max, it will also “reschedule the delivery of certain aircraft,” says the company in a stock exchange statement. Source: BlueBarron Photo/Shutterstock China has yet to clear the...Continue Reading

The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example. The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example. The company, which is involved in real estate, hospitality, and beverages...Continue Reading

Bell believes new digital engineering and manufacturing technologies will allow it to cut the cost and lead times on rotorcraft parts by double-digit percentages. It also thinks those bold claims are likely to attract doubts. Bell believes new digital engineering and manufacturing technologies will allow it to cut the cost and lead times on rotorcraft...Continue Reading

Europe’s aviation regulator believes pilot instruction and operational safety could be improved by using devices less sophisticated than a full-flight simulator. For nearly 10 minutes after the left engine of a Cessna CitationJet failed, shortly after take-off from Paris Le Bourget airport, its pilots struggled with flight control and navigation difficulties as the cockpit filled...Continue Reading

IATA has unveiled a four-prong plan it says can help make Latin America’s air transport industry more equitable and competitive following the coronavirus crisis. IATA has unveiled a four-prong plan it says can help make Latin America’s air transport industry more equitable and competitive following the coronavirus crisis. Speaking at a briefing on 25 March,...Continue Reading

Lufthansa Technik’s establishment of a maintenance site in Manila in 2000 was a central step for the German MRO provider to build up an international facility network and gain access to local customers, recalls the Philippine operation’s chief executive Elmar Lutter. Lufthansa Technik’s establishment of a maintenance site in Manila in 2000 was a central...Continue Reading

Fleet composition crucial to Nok’s rehab plan draft Nok Air needs to work out a viable fleet strategy before putting pen to paper on the first draft of its rehabilitation plan, which is now due for submission on 15 April after the airline got a one-month extension. The Thai low-cost carrier is permitted under law...Continue Reading

Bell has completed 30% of the 360 Invictus winged helicopter for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft programme. Bell has completed 30% of  360 Invictus winged helicopter for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme. Construction of the helicopter started in October. The rotorcraft is being built in Amarillo, Texas. Source: Bell...Continue Reading