Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first of five A350-900s this year, and is the first US airline to operate the type.
Lufthansa tests SmartDepart gates in Munich Airport
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Lufthansa will introduce “SmartDepart” gates to expedite passengers flying from Munich to Düsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg airports, from Oct. 31.
Air Transat leases 10 A321neo LRs
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Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is to take 10 Airbus A321neo LRs on 12-year lease from Dublin-based lessor AerCap, making it the North American launch operator for the LR variant.
ARJ21 gains production certificate
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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved a production certificate for the ARJ21-700, produced by the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC).
Azimuth Airline takes delivery of first SSJ100
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Russia’s new regional carrier, Azimuth Airline, took delivery of its first SSJ100 aircraft July 7.
Boeing to add four simulators to Gatwick training center
Credit: Victoria Moores
US manufacturer Boeing is to add four full-flight simulators to its training center near London Gatwick Airport, turning it into the company’s largest training facility outside the US.
Boeing to add four simulators to Gatwick training center
Credit: Victoria Moores
US manufacturer Boeing is to add four full-flight simulators to its training center near London Gatwick Airport, turning it into the company’s largest training facility outside the US.
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
