Aircraft

13.03.2010 2:00

Service-ready 787 software tested ahead of TIA

Boeing is testing a service-ready 787 software load as part of its final steps toward the US FAA Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA), clearing the way for. [Read more]

13.03.2010 2:00

IAE partners still grappling with engine offering for new narrowbodies

Pratt & Whitney stands ready to break away from its current partners in the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium and offer its geared turbofan engine. [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Malaysia puts faith in King Airs

Malaysia is relying on Beechcraft King Air aircraft to fulfil its immediate needs for surveillance aircraft. The air force has four King Airs, that. [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Greek financial crisis prompts Defendory show postponement

The fragile state of the Greek economy has led to a decision to postpone this year's tri-service Defendory exhibition in Athens . [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Northrop/EADS KC-X no-bid produces transatlantic blowback

For nearly a decade the US Air Force has been trying to replace its Boeing 707-based KC-135 tanker fleet. A $35 billion, 179-aircraft procurement was always. [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Boeing completes initial 747-8F airworthiness tests

Roughly one month after launching the flight test campaign, Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing of the 747-8F. The completion of this. [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Airbus posied to reveal details of A350 XWB catalogue

Airbus intends to reveal more detailed information about its Airbus A350 XWB catalogue following an airline customer event next month, the airframer tells. [Read more]

12.03.2010 2:00

Cabin-air treatment system suffers early in-service problems

BAE Systems has admitted that early customers have encountered problems with its Quest AirManager cabin-air treatment system, launched in September 2009. [Read more]