FAA warns Boeing 787 bug could shut off aircraft power

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 23:20

In a new problem for the Boeing 787, the US aviation regulator has ordered repairs to correct a software bug that could cause the aircraft to suddenly lose all power.

Jet Airways plans to take back two Boeing 777s from Etihad

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 18:19

Jet Airways, which plans to enhance its services on the US routes, may ask its strategic investment partner Etihad to return two of its Boeing-777 planes which are currently on lease with the Gulf-based carrier.

The jumbo jet faces a make or break year at Boeing, Airbus

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 10:52

The slump in sales of the jets has raised questions over how long manufacturers can sustain production. It has also fueled internal debate in both companies over the future of the planes, sources said.

SpiceJet expands fleet, inducts 3 wet-leased Boeing 737s

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 14:24

No-frills airline SpiceJet has expanded its Boeing fleet to 20 aircraft, with the carrier taking delivery of three B-737s from a Czech company on a short term wet-lease.

Panama`s Copa buys 61 Boeing 737s for $6.6 bn

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 23:42

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines signed a deal worth an estimated $6.6 billion to buy 61 Boeing 737 aircraft Friday, during President Barack Obama`s visit to the country.

SpiceJet to wet lease three Boeing 737 aircraft

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 19:16

The no-frills carrier, which is on a revival path under the ownership of Ajay Singh, would be wet leasing the three aircraft for a period of three months.

SpiceJet withdraws plea from HC against Irish lessor

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 19:11

SpiceJet told a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw that it has arrived at a settlement with Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd and withdrew the petition filed against the Irish firm.

Air India takes delivery of 20th Boeing Dreamliner

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 10:59

Boeing's delivery of the 20th 787 Dreamliner was made from its final assembly facility in North Charleston in the state of South Carolina.

Hainan Air plans to buy 30 Boeing 787-9s worth $7.7 billion

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 09:30

The order would boost Boeing`s 787 program backlog to 855 planes, and represents the biggest order this year for the jet.

SpiceJet resolves legal dispute with Irish lessor

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 19:01

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it has resolved a legal dispute over aircraft rentals with one of its lessors, which will now allow the airline to retain three Boeing 737-800s in its fleet that has seen substantial reduction due to the financial crisis last year.

AI's first-ever flight simulator to be on public display

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 10:33

National carrier Air India's first-ever flight simulator will soon be opened for public viewing at the Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai where people can explore its sophisticated cockpit.

Air India ties up with 2 foreign banks for financing of 3 Dreamliners

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 22:53

Air India has tied up with two overseas banks to arrange short-term loans to the tune of USD 315 million to partly fund the acquisition of three Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.