Russia’s new state-run airline – Russian Airlines, known locally as Rosavia – has solicited offers from Boeing and Airbus for the 65 narrow body planes it plans to buy in the next few years, Reuters reported. Russian Airlines is being created by the state to absorb several carriers crippled last year by the financial crisis and high fuel prices. … [Read more...] about Russian Airline & Rosavia
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Russian Airline & Rosavia
Russia’s new state-run airline – Russian Airlines, known locally as Rosavia – has solicited offers from Boeing and Airbus for the 65 narrow body planes it plans to buy in the next few years, Reuters reported. Russian Airlines is being created by the state to absorb several carriers crippled last year by the financial crisis and high fuel prices. … [Read more...] about Russian Airline & Rosavia
EADS chief says orders may be down for two years
With the global economic quagmire flattening demand for aircraft, the head of Airbus SAS’s parent said carriers may be less inclined to take new aircraft in the next year or two as they grapple with the decline in global traffic, the said. “The market isn’t dead, we have some campaigns, but it’s not extremely active, that’s clear,†European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. chief executive Louis Gallois told Bloomberg. “It’s … [Read more...] about EADS chief says orders may be down for two years
Airbus study to improve flight data recovery
Plane maker Airbus has launched a study into flight data recovery, including – but not limited to – extended data transmission for commercial aircraft, so that in the event of an accident, critical flight information can be recovered and released to the investigating authorities. The move comes in the wake of two recent crashes involving Airbus aircraft, including the Air France A330 which plunged into the Atlantic Ocean killing all on board. The cause of that accident … [Read more...] about Airbus study to improve flight data recovery
EUROPE & CIS: Virgin Atlantic orders 10 new A330-300s
British based Virgin Atlantic Airways, has signed a firm contract to buy six Airbus A330-300 long-range aircraft, and is leasing a further four from AerCap. To date, Virgin operates six A340-300s and 19 A340-600 aircraft. Virgin is also a customer for six A380s. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Virgin Atlantic orders 10 new A330-300s
EUROPE & CIS: Paris show ends more upbeat for Airbus than Boeing
Airbus’ chief salesman, John Leahy departed this year’s Paris Air Show slightly more upbeat than he was before about the industry’s outlook and certainly more upbeat than his counterpart at Boeing at the annual event. Boeing managed to bag only one order – a US$153 million deal with MC Aviation Partners, a leasing subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan, for two 737-800 narrow bodies. Airbus, on the other hand, walked away from the … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Paris show ends more upbeat for Airbus than Boeing