Boeing delivered a 777-300ER to Air China, the first of 19 of the type the carrier has on order. The aircraft will be used on long-haul flights Frankfurt, London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle, and for the gradual replacement 747-400s currently serving North American routes. Royal Jordanian took delivery of its third Airbus A330-200. The aircraft is on an operating lease valid until January 2017.
CIT Aerospace, the aircraft leasing unit of CIT Group, finalized its order for 50 A320neo family aircraft first announced in June at the Paris Air Show.
Boeing over the weekend rolled out the first 787 that will enter service with All Nippon Airways. The aircraft is slated to be delivered to ANA in September following certification.
Boeing over the weekend rolled out the first 787 that will enter service with All Nippon Airways. The aircraft is slated to be delivered to ANA in September following certification.
Xiamen Airlines took delivery of one 737-700, the 50th directly ordered Boeing aircraft delivered to the carrier. FlyDubai last week received its 18th Boeing 737-800. The carrier's fleet size has doubled in just one year. It launched operations in June 2009. Air Lease Corp. delivered the first of six CF34-powered Embraer 190s on lease to TRIP Linhas Aereas.
Falko Regional Aircraft, the newly launched aircraft asset manager that last month acquired BAE Systems' portfolio of regional aircraft, intends to “invest in selective acquisitions of both used, and eventually, new aircraft to build a future portfolio that is cohesive and for the long term,” CEO Jeremy Barnes said at a press briefing last week.
Boeing completed the certification flight test program for its 747-8 freighter Tuesday as the two flight test aircraft returned to Paine Field in Everett.
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark told ATW in Vienna that the performance of the carrier's Airbus A380s continues to improve, noting that its 15-aircraft fleet achieved 99% reliability performance last week.
Boeing completed the certification flight test program for its 747-8 freighter Tuesday as the two flight test aircraft returned to Paine Field in Everett.
After years of reworking the design and refining its production process to learn from the troubles encountered by both the A380 and 787, Airbus is about to discover whether its ambitious A350 promises can be turned into reality.
Korean Air placed a firm order for two additional Boeing 737-900ERs valued at $171.6 million at list prices. KE currently operates two 737-900ERs. Boeing Flight Services said it will partner with KE to provide 737NG training for KE pilots at the airline's Seoul Incheon flight training facility. The 737-900ER is designed to carry up to 180 passengers in a two-class layout.
Ducommun AeroStructures has been awarded a contract to manufacture fuselage skins for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. Ducommun will deliver the fuselage skins, composed of advanced aluminum alloys, to Bombardier's China-based supplier and partner Shenyang Aircraft Corp. The initial contract will extend through 2015. Austrian Airlines completed the retrofit of its Airbus A320 family aircraft fleet, adding lighter seats and a new cabin interior.
American Airlines' blockbuster split order last week for up to 460 aircraft, including 130 A320neos and 100 re-engined 737NGs, appeared to be the carrier's answer to critics who say that its current fleet and business strategy are not sufficient for it to emerge from a long string of unprofitability.
American Airlines' blockbuster split order last week for up to 460 aircraft, including 130 A320neos and 100 re-engined 737NGs, appeared to be the carrier's answer to critics who say that its current fleet and business strategy are not sufficient for it to emerge from a long string of unprofitability.
Lufthansa ordered 30 A320neo family aircraft, confirming a commitment announced by the airline’s supervisory board in March ( ATW Daily News, March 17). The order comprises 25 A320neos and five A321neos, which will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines. Airbus noted that LH is its biggest operator of its aircraft worldwide with 365 in service, comprising 254 A320 family aircraft, 38 A330s, 65 A340s and eight A380s.
Boeing denied widespread published reports, based in part on comments by the CFO of a key airline customer, that the 787-9's late 2013 EIS has slipped. A Boeing spokesperson told ATW Tuesday that the manufacturer has “reaffirmed its guidance that 787-9 first delivery is scheduled for late 2013.”
Iberia and British Airways parent International Airlines Group firmed up an order for eight Airbus A330-300s plus eight options. GE CF6-80E1 engines were selected to power the aircraft, which will begin delivering in 2013.
Boeing denied widespread published reports, based in part on comments by the CFO of a key airline customer, that the 787-9's late 2013 EIS has slipped.
