Boeing successfully completed the first engine runs for the 747-8 Intercontinental on March 8th. The milestone marks a key step in preparing Boeing’s largest-ever passenger jet for flight test. Engine runs lasted approximately two hours and 45 minutes. During initial engine runs, the engines are started and operated at various power settings to ensure all
Aeroflot Russian Airlines announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range) and two Boeing 777-200ERs. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website.
Cathay Pacific Airways ordered 10 Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes valued at $2.8 billion at list price. Cathay Pacific first announced its selection of the 777-300ER for its fleet requirements in 2005. With this order, Cathay Pacific will increase its Boeing 777-300ER planned fleet from 36 to 46 (including 4 leased). It’s the fifth increase
Pratt & Whitney will provide power for up to 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft ordered by International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) as part of a contract announced on March 8th. The agreement includes 120 firm PurePower PW1100G engines for 60 aircraft and options for up to 80 engines for the additional 40 aircraft with deliveries
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of 100 A320NEO family aircraft from Airbus and a purchase agreement for 33 737-800 aircraft from Boeing. These decisions follow a year in which ILFC regained access to substantial liquidity with initiatives that led to $14 billion in financings and aircraft
Air China signed an agreement for the purchase of five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners. Air China is the first Chinese carrier to contract the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747-8. The agreement requires Chinese government approval, at which time it will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website. Air China, the flag carrier
International Airlines Group has reached agreement with Airbus to purchase eight A330-300 aircraft, and take out options for up to eight A330 family aircraft, for Iberia’s longhaul fleet. The A330s, which will be delivered between autumn 2012 and spring 2014, will replace up to 16 Airbus A340 family aircraft. The new aircraft will be more
Etihad Airways and the Engine Alliance have signed agreements for the purchase of the GP7200 engines to power its fleet of 10 Airbus A380 aircraft and for a long-term Fleet Management Agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engines. The agreements are worth up to $1.5 billion.
TES accepted delivery of the final 747-400D aircraft from Japan Airlines this month. The CF6-80C2B1F powered B747 is the final aircraft of 6 aircraft delivered to TES under a deal involving DVB Bank, Deucalion Aviation Funds and Sojitz Corporation. All aircraft have been flown to Arkansas, USA. Universal Asset Management (UAM) is handling the disassembly
Boeing delivered a Next-Generation 737 with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Copa Airlines
