TAP Air Portugal replaced almost all planes in its long-haul fleet in just one year

TAP Airport Portugal is now operating one of the most modern long-haul fleets in the world. The carrier has renewed its entire long-haul fleet in just one year. The Airbus A340-300s and almost all A330-200s in the airline's fleet were replaced by the Airbus's new-generation widebody jets A330-900s and single-aisle long-range A321LRs, while the remaining A330-200s were given a new, more modern cabin interior. The A330-200s of the Portuguese flag carrier now features more comfortable… (airlinerwatch.com) Ещё...

Boeing says delays on 737 MAX grounding could force it to halt production

Significant additional regulatory requirements or delays in returning Boeing Co’s (BA.N) 737 MAX to commercial service could cause it to cut or temporarily halt production of the aircraft, it said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday. (uk.reuters.com) Ещё...

Bombardier to begin building Globals at Toronto Pearson in 2023

Bombardier expects to begin producing Global business jets at a newly-constructed Toronto Pearson airport site in 2023, part of a plan to move Global production out of the current Toronto Downsview site. (www.flightglobal.com) Ещё...

Boeing chief engineer Hamilton to retire this month

Boeing chief engineer John Hamilton is retiring after 35 years with the company and will be succeeded by Lynne Hopper, currently Boeing's vice-president of engineering for commercial airplanes. (www.flightglobal.com) Ещё...

A news helicopter was struck by a suspected drone over Los Angeles, causing substantial damage

(CNN)A Los Angeles news helicopter made an emergency landing an object struck its tail, and crew on board believe it was a drone. KABC's Air7 HD chopper was flying just east of downtown at about 1,100 feet when crew heard a pop, then a loud bang, reporter Chris Cristi told the CNN affiliate. "We felt it, we heard it and we all looked at each other; didn't really know what it was," he said. He thought a bird might've flown into the chopper -- but when the crew safely… (www.cnn.com) Ещё...

United’s Oscar Munoz to Step Down as CEO, President Scott Kirby Will Take Over

United Airlines announced Thursday that CEO Oscar Munoz will turn over day-to-day management of the airline next spring to President Scott Kirby, who will become company’s chief executive officer. The change happens in May, when Munoz becomes executive chairman, succeeding Jane Garvey, who is retiring from the board. (www.cnbc.com) Ещё...

KLM confirms firm order for E195-E2 and adds six aircraft

The 21 aircraft will be acquired by leasing companies Aircastle and ICBC, Embraer's leasing partners... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Ещё...