Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 747-8 Freighter. This milestone enables test engineers to be on board during future flights and allows the remaining two 747-8 Freighter test airplanes to begin flight test. Since the first flight in early February, the program has conducted 13 flights, achieving several key accomplishments. Pilots have taken
Nextant Aerospace announced the first flight of a fully equipped Phase 1 400NEXT aircraft. The flight took place Thursday February 25th and completed the transition from experimental to production aircraft.
Nordic Aviation Capital A/S confirmed that it has completed the purchase of Airbus A320-212 MSN0445 from AeroTurbine for lease to Eastok Avia.
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, landed in Victorville, Calif. This marks the beginning of the first flight-test operations outside of Washington state for the program. The airplane will be stationed at Victorville for approximately three weeks. The crew will conduct ground effects testing among other activities. During ground effects testing, the pilots fly the
EGYPTAIR and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery of the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) commercial jetliner to join EGYPTAIR’s fleet. EGYPTAIR operates a fleet of five Boeing 777-200ERs, five 737-500s and 12 737-800s, with another eight 737-800s on order directly from Boeing. The Egyptian flag carrier is leasing the new 777-300ER
Skytech-AIC, an independent, UK-based aircraft lessor, marketing agent and asset manager, has been mandated by A/S Maersk Aviation Holding to market two Bombardier CRJ-700ERs for delivery in October 2010 and January 2011. The low-cycle, 70-seat aircraft, which have serial numbers 10028 and 10039, were manufactured in 2001 and 2002 respectively and will be powered by
United has formalized a commitment originally announced in December 2009, signing a firm order for 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, the newest twin-engine widebody from Airbus. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and run through 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines announced the purchase of an additional Airbus A330-200 scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2011. With this announcement, Hawaiian is now acquiring 10 new A330s with purchase rights available for five additional aircraft. The first three A330s to join Hawaiian’s fleet are scheduled to arrive in April, May and November of
AWAS has delivered a Boeing 737-700 to Aerov
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The order includes 10 737-800s and 10 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The 737-900ER will be the latest 737 family member to join the Turkish Airlines fleet. The order is valued at $1.6 billion at current list prices. Turkish Airlines currently operates a
