Aircraft & Engines

International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has announced the launch of its next generation V2500 engine

German carrier airberlin took delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-700 with the new Boeing Sky Interior. airberlin received its first 737-800 with the new Boeing Sky Interior in mid-February making the airline the first to operate both aircraft types with the new cabin design. The delivery of the 737-700 with the new Boeing Sky Interior

Bombardier Aerospace delivered the first Challenger 300 jet to be operated from China, to Donghai Jet Co., based in Shenzhen, Southern China. The aircraft is the first of five Challenger 300 jets ordered by Donghai Jet on November 13, 2010. The Challenger 300 business jet joins a Challenger 605 aircraft, already in operation in Donghai

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has delivered its first PT6C-67E production engine for the Eurocopter EC175 helicopter, a medium-size utility helicopter for multi-role civilian and parapublic applications. "This first production engine marks another milestone in our relationship with Eurocopter," said Richard Dussault, Vice President, Marketing, P&WC. "The first flight of the second EC175 prototype helicopter

Bristol Associates completed the sale of the following aircraft on behalf of the Seller, Continental Airlines: one 1986 B737-3T0 (Msn 23375; Reg # N14324) to AS & L, (Nevada); and two 1997 B737-524

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

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