Passengers transiting through Frankfurt Airport now have the option of securing a private room for a few hours, with the opening of MY CLOUD airside hotel on March 6.
Iran Air takes delivery of first A330-200
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Iran Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, as its re-equipment program gathers pace.
Boeing rolled out the first 737 MAX 9, the second variant of the re-engined 737, at its Renton, Washington facility March 7.
Boeing introduces first 737 MAX 9
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Boeing rolled out the first 737 MAX 9, the second variant of the re-engined 737, at its Renton, Washington facility March 7.
Embraer's E192-E2 debuts
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Embraer’s second E-Jet E2 variant, the E195-E2, rolled out March 7, marking the unveiling of the largest jet aircraft ever produced in Brazil.
Embrer E195-E2 christened
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Embraer’s second E-Jet E2 variant, the E195-E2, rolled out March 7, marking the unveiling of the largest jet aircraft ever produced in Brazil.
Embraer E195-E2 unveiled
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Embraer’s second E-Jet E2 variant, the E195-E2, rolled out March 7, marking the unveiling of the largest jet aircraft ever produced in Brazil.
Airbus, Thai Airways ink MOU to develop MRO campus in Thailand
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Airbus and Thai Airways International signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) March 8 to jointly evaluate developing a new maintenance and overhaul (MRO) campus at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong, Thailand, 145 km southeast of Bangkok. Photo: From left: Thailand deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak, Thai Airways International acting president Usanee Sangsingkeo, and Airbus Commercial Aircraft president Fabrice Brégier.
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.
