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June 19, 2015

Space Subcommittee Hearing Examines America’s Air Travel

Examined NextGen Challenges, NASA Research

Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) held a hearing late last week titled "Transforming America’s Air Travel" reviewing research programs within NASA and the FAA. The hearing also reviewed challenges within the FAA’s NextGen system, including cyber security concerns.

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Boeing Reveals R&D Studies, Technology Innovations At Paris Air Show

New Technologies That Drive Additional Fuel Efficiencies, Advanced Materials That Safe Weight Touted

Boeing on Monday outlined a variety of leading-edge technologies with the potential to make the flying experience more comfortable and exciting, as well as making airplanes more economical and efficient. Boeing presented an overview of its research and development efforts at the Paris Air Show.

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Boeing, Minsheng Financial Leasing Announce Commitment For 30 737s

Order Is A Mix Of NG And MAX Variants

Boeing and Minsheng Financial Leasing (Minsheng) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Paris Air Show for the purchase of 30 737 airplanes, a mix of Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX airplanes.

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P&WC Eyes Growth In The Regional Airline Market

Launches Customer Support Enhancements

A totally new centerline engine for the next generation regional turboprop (NGRT) is among the new products under development by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). At the same time, it is continuing to innovate to provide tailored support to its global engine customers when and where they need it.

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Cebu Pacific Places An Order For 16 ATR 72- Aircraft

Launch Customer For The -600 Variant With A New Cabin Configuration

Cebu Pacific Air has ordered 16 ATR72 -600 from ATR, the European Turboprop aircraft manufacturer. At the Paris Air Show, Cebu Pacific and ATR announced that the deal includes options to acquire an additional 10 ATR72-600, valuing the total aircraft order at $673 million, based on current list prices.

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Embraer Inks Agreement With China's Colorful Guizhou Airlines

Locally-Owned Carrier Will Acquire Up To 17 E190s

Embraer has concluded an agreement for 17 E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, the first locally-owned airline in China's Guizhou Province. The contract is for seven firm orders, which will be included in Embraer's 2015 second-quarter backlog, and ten options and has an estimated value of $834 million at current list price if all options are exercised. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2015.

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Synergy Commits To 62 A320neo Family Aircraft

Once Firm, Order Will Mark Over 400 A320neo Sold In Latin America

Synergy Aerospace Corporation, Avianca’s largest shareholder and owner of Avianca Brasil, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement paves the way for Avianca Brasil to base its fleet renewal and network growth strategy on the A320neo Family.

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ICAO Confirms New E-Cigarette Restrictions

Prohibits Pilots, Crew, Passengers From Carrying The Devices In Checked Baggage

The International Civil Aviation Organization has amended the 2015-2016 edition of its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284), prohibiting passengers and crew from carrying e-cigarettes and other battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices in checked baggage. The amendment also prohibits charging the devices in aircraft cabins.

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