Embraer sorprende con ganancias en el segundo trimestre, pero mantiene pronóstico de pérdidas en 2019
Embraer registró un ingreso neto de US$7,2 millones en el segundo trimestre, revirtiendo una pérdida de US$131,4 millones del año pasado, ya que el crecimiento de los ingresos en la división de jet de negocios ayudó a compensar las menores ventas de aviones comerciales. Sin embargo, el fabricante brasileño de aviones reiteró sus pronósticos de […]
Embraer stays confident on executive jets performance
Embraer has played down a fall in nine-month revenues at its executive jets division, claiming that it has sacrificed «volumes and market share» to focus on «price and profitability». Revenues fell by 22% – to $647 million – in the period ended 30 September, down from $847 million a year earlier. Output fell slightly to […]
First ACJ320neo enters final assembly
The first ACJ320neo[1] has entered final assembly in Hamburg, marking the start of a new era in Airbus corporate jets. Featuring the largest cabin in its class, the ACJ320neo is due to be delivered to Acropolis Aviation of the UK in the last quarter, together with a second aircraft, for Comlux of Switzerland. More than […]
Jet Airways agrees to take 75 more 737 Max aircraft
India’s Jet Airways has disclosed that it is purchasing 75 additional Boeing 737 Max jets. The carrier has informed the Mumbai stock exchange of the decision. It states that it has «entered into another agreement» with the US airframer for purchase of an «additional» 75 of the re-engined aircraft. Jet Airways has previously stated, in […]
US airline scope clauses may hinder United meeting 2020 targets
Scope clauses have been a mainstay in US mainline pilot contracts as 50-seat, and then 70- to 76-seat, jets have permeated the US market place. There have been changes to scope over the years that have allowed American, Delta and United to add varying levels of larger regional jets based on certain percentages of their […]
WestJet’s new boss has international ambitions
WestJet’s new boss says he can see «no limit» to the international opportunities for the Calgary-based airline, eyeing potential growth in Asia, Europe and Latin America. CEO Ed Sims says that with advances in fuel efficiency and airplane technology, there’s opportunity not only to take more Canadians abroad, but to attract more travellers to Canada. […]
Embraer delivers 14 commercial and 11 executive jets in 1Q18
During the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18), Embraer delivered 14 jets to the commercial aviation market across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. In the business aviation market, 11 aircraft were delivered in the same period, being eight light jets and three large jets. See the details below: Deliveries by Segment 1Q18 Commercial Aviation 14 […]
Delta sees early 2019 debut for CSeries
Delta Air Lines plans to introduce its first Bombardier CS100 in early 2019, with deliveries set to begin later this year. The Atlanta-based carrier anticipates taking delivery of a «handful» of aircraft in the fourth quarter with entry-into-service early in the new year, says Delta chief executive Ed Bastian during a quarterly earnings call today. […]
Embraer Says Boeing, Airbus Know Their Smallest Jets Are Too Big
Boeing Co. and Airbus SE are seeking to buy regional planemakers because their own entry-level jets are too big to be efficient, according to Embraer SA, which is in takeover talks with the U.S. manufacturer. The Boeing approach and Airbu"™s agreement to take a stake in Bombardier Inc."™s C Series model show they accept that […]
Frontier deal with sister airline Volaris could mean more cheap flights to Mexico, Central America
Frontier Airlines could soon be touching down in more destinations in Mexico and Central America. The Denver-based, ultra-low-fare airline announced Tuesday it has signed a code-sharing deal with Mexican sister carrier Volaris Airlines. The arrangement, whereby the two carries will co-book and share flights in certain areas, will require regulatory approval in Mexico and the […]
