The US Air Force has chosen Boeing as the sole-source provider and prime integrator for the multibillion dollar program to develop the next US presidential transport, based on the company’s 747-8.
The Lufthansa Group, which is continuing its fleet modernization program in 2015, has taken delivery of its 16th Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental this week, replacing an older Boeing 747-400.
Boeing, boosted by a banner year for its Commercial Airplanes unit, reported 2014 net income of $5.45 billion, up 19% over a 2013 net profit of $4.59 billion.
Dubai-based lessor International Airfinance Corp. (IAFC) has made its first acquisition with the signing of a firm purchase agreement with Airbus for five A330-200s, plus four further options.
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has signed a firm order with CFM International for CFM56 engines to power 10 new A320s, part of its existing order with Airbus.
For continued success, air transportation must be sustainable. Boeing Commercial Airplanes understands this and has developed a multi-faceted eco-aviation strategy that is collaborative, creative and innovative.
Air traffic into and out of Dubai International Airport was halted for almost an hour last Friday due to members of the public flying recreational unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Dubai terminal airspace.
The 50-seat ATR 42 turboprop remains a viable product despite almost 90% of the manufacturer’s order backlog comprising the larger ATR 72 version, ATR said.
The loss of Indonesia AirAsia QZ8501, an Airbus A320, could bring significant changes to Indonesian – even regional – commercial flight regulations. “In my opinion, the industry is not healthy,” Indonesian Minister of Transport Ignasius Jonan said.
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has reportedly said he would buy 100 Airbus A380neos if the European aircraft manufacturer decided to launch a re-engined version.
Boeing has begun discussions with Russian airlines about potential changes in their fleet development due to the downturn in the country's economy, Bloomberg reported, quoting Boeing VP-global sales John Wojick.
Global mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat has confirmed that its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite—Inmarsat-5 F2—is scheduled to launch Feb. 1 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has named Russia’s Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Yury Slusar as president, not general director, as announced last week.
As it prepares to add four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft later this year, Calgary-based WestJet cautions it is only “dipping a toe in the widebody waters” as it tests whether it wants to expand its international network.
