Aircraft

An-178 der hauseigenen Antonov Airlines: Eine Order aus Peru liegt vor.

From 2023

Antonov wants to build twelve An-178 per year

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer wants to get production going again. Now it is formulating a target for the An-178 - and revealing which jet will follow in series production.

Timo Nowack

Irkut MS-21-300: The aircraft should convince in its own country first.

Slower international expansion

MS-21 and Superjet to set initial focus on Russia

Internationally, the Superjet has been a flop so far. Now Russia wants to ensure success at home first. This also applies to the new Irkut MS-21 and Illyushin Il-114-300.

Timo Nowack

This Tui Boeing 737 Max registered as G-TUMF took off from Tenerife.

Preparing for re-certification

A Tui Boeing 737 Max took to the skies in Europe

A Boeing 737 Max 8 of Tui Airways has left Tenerife after being stored for one and a half years. The flight is a sign that the travel company is preparing for re-certification.

Timo Nowack

Toilette im Flugzeug: Abwässer werden nach Bedarf abgepumpt.

How aircraft toilets worsen antibiotics resistances

Pathogens against which no antibiotic is effective are an increasing danger. The washrooms on airplanes may be contributing to the spread of these pathogens.

01.02.20 - 07:54

Timo Nowack

Andrés Manuel López Obrador presents the raffle ticket.

Dreamliner to win in a raffle

Mexico couldn't sell the luxurious Dreamliner, which was bought by a former government. But the current president has an idea how to get rid of it finally.

29.01.20 - 11:46

Stefan Eiselin

Sudan Airways to get eight Airbus jets

The Sudanese government has approved a major investment in the national airline. Sudan Airways is getting eight new planes from Airbus.

29.01.20 - 00:09

Stefan Eiselin

Irkut MS-21: Wie heißt der Flieger künftig?

Superjet and MS-21 to get new names

Russia wants its own aviation industry to become more relevant. That is why the new passenger aircraft Superjet and MS-21 are to be re-named.

03.01.20 - 17:47

Stefan Eiselin

Modell einer CR929 im Windtunnel: Zwischen 2025 und 2027 auf dem Markt.

CR929 to become the first large single-pilot aircraft?

China and Russia are jointly developing a new long-haul aircraft called CR929. It is supposed to be the first plane that can be operated by a single pilot.

30.12.19 - 11:54

Stefan Eiselin

How successful is Airbus with the A321 XLR?

Half a year ago Airbus introduced the A321 XLR. It is selling well and airlines are using it to open new routes. Airbus is also profiting from Boeing's weakness.

Timo Nowack

A330-200 of Air Greenland: 17 years of service.

A330 Neo in pole position at Air Greenland

Greenland carrier is looking for a replacement for its Airbus A330. Air Greenland is showing great interest in the successor version of the long-haul jet.

Stefan Eiselin

So far, most parts for the Superjet come fro abroad.

Sukhoi Superjet to become more Russian

The regional aircraft from Russia is getting more domestic components - such as the landing gear. The project is called Superjet New.

30.11.19 - 11:56

Timo Nowack

Wunderwerk der Ingenieurskunst: Die Antonov An-22 absolvierte ihren Jungfernflug 1965.

World's largest turboprop aircraft is up in the air again

The Antonov An-22 was a masterpiece of Soviet engineering, but commercially a flop. Now the only aircraft in civilian use is in service again.

Stefan Eiselin

Eine Dash 8-400 der kenianischen Jambojet: Afrika und Asien wichtig für den Flieger.

De Havilland evaluating bigger and smaller Dash 8

The new owner wants to sell the Dash 8-400 in Asia. De Havilland is using dense seating. The manufacturer is also thinking about a shorter and a longer version of the plane.

22.11.19 - 21:21

Timo Nowack

Airbus A350 in den Farben von Emirates: Die Flotte wächst um ein Modell.

Emirates no longer wants the Airbus A330 Neo

After it had cancelled an A380-Order, Emirates was supposed to buy Airbus A350 and A330 Neo. But it has changed its mind.

19.11.19 - 07:49

Timo Nowack

Airbus A350: Angela Merkel will get on next year.

First A350 for the German government is taking shape

Next year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will receive the first of the new government aircraft. Lufthansa Technik reveals some details on the interior of the Airbus A350-900.

17.11.19 - 13:58

Stefan Eiselin

Emirates lashes out at A380 strategy of Air France

More and more airlines are phasing out their Airbus A380s. Emirates President Tim Clark says Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa have got it all wrong with the double-decker.

Stefan Eiselin

Cockpit eines Airbus A330 Neo: Woher kommen die Gerüche?

Airbus seeking root cause of odours in A330 Neos

Airbus confirms that there are unpleasant odours in a «limited number» of A330 Neo aircraft. The manufacturer is looking for a solution - and the cause.

14.11.19 - 09:14

Stefan Eiselin

First model of the new Russian megafreighter

Russia is pushing ahead with the project to replace the Antonov An-124. Now a first model of the plane with the project name Slon has been created.

Stefan Eiselin

An-225 and Antonov's president Oleksandr Donets.

«We intend to restart production of the An-158»

Antonov president Oleksandr Donets talks about replacing Russian aircraft parts, plans for An-124 and a second An-225.

05.11.19 - 10:59

Timo Nowack

TAP taking a look at Airbus A220 and Embraer E2

Portugal's national airline is renewing the fleet of its regional subsidiary TAP Express. Soon it will be ordering Airbus A220 or Embraer E195-E2.

23.10.19 - 10:29

Stefan Eiselin

John Plueger, CEO of Air Lease Corporation: More than 300 aircraft in the fleet.

«Some concerns about the certification of the 777X»

John Plueger, CEO of Air Lease Corporation, tells aeroTELEGRAPH about concerns about the Boeing 777X, delays at Airbus and electric or supersonic aircraft.

14.10.19 - 15:47

Timo Nowack