Workers rolled out the first Boeing 777 jetliner at the seven-per-month rate. The airplane, a freighter, will deliver to FedEx Express in June. This is the fourth time that the program has built the 777 at the seven-per-month rate. The program also built at this rate from July 1997 to February 1998, August 1998 to
The Turbomeca (Safran group) Arriel 2D engine, with a take-off power of 950 shp, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2D will power the Eurocopter AS350 B3e helicopter. The first engine entry into service is scheduled in the second half of 2011. The Arriel 2D benefits from new technology
Workers rolled out the first Boeing 777 jetliner at the seven-per-month rate. The airplane, a freighter, will deliver to FedEx Express in June. This is the fourth time that the program has built the 777 at the seven-per-month rate. The program also built at this rate from July 1997 to February 1998, August 1998 to
China Southern Airlines said its Xiamen Airlines unit has bought six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing, as the country’s carriers boost their fleets to meet soaring demand. The planes, which will be delivered between 2014 and 2015, have a combined price tag of about $1.1 billion, but would be purchased for a ‘significantly lower’ amount, said
Gama Aviation has expanded its aircraft management fleet with the addition of a Cessna Citation CJ2+, Global XRS and Falcon 2000, all of which will be available on the European charter fleet. A brand new type which the company hopes to confirm next week, will take the overall global fleet to over 80 aircraft and
China Southern Airlines said its Xiamen Airlines unit has bought six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing, as the country’s carriers boost their fleets to meet soaring demand. The planes, which will be delivered between 2014 and 2015, have a combined price tag of about $1.1 billion, but would be purchased for a ‘significantly lower’ amount, said
Gama Aviation has expanded its aircraft management fleet with the addition of a Cessna Citation CJ2+, Global XRS and Falcon 2000, all of which will be available on the European charter fleet. A brand new type which the company hopes to confirm next week, will take the overall global fleet to over 80 aircraft and
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) delivered a BBJ 737-700 IGW (Increased Gross Weight) to Beijing Airlines, a business jet subsidiary of Air China. This is the first BBJ for Beijing Airlines bringing its fleet to 11 business jets.
