Boeing officially launched the new Boeing 747-8 program, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter airplane. Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, has ordered 10 747-8 Freighters and will take delivery of the first 747-8F in third-quarter 2009. It also holds purchase rights for 10 additional airplanes. Cargolux currently operates an all-Boeing fleet
Boeing and Kenya Airways announced planned additions to the airline’s fleet with an order for its fourth 777-200ER and an option for a fifth, as well as plans to lease its sixth 767-300ER in 2006. The 777 ordered is scheduled for delivery in 2007. Kenya Airways currently operates a 21-plane fleet, which includes Boeing 737s,
dba, Germany’s low cost carrier ordered fourty (40) news generation B737-700/800 aircarft from Boeing. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2008 and 2010. dba is in talks with other Boeing customers to start delivery of the aircraft already in 2006.
A three-week flight-test program recently completed by The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its industry partners has confirmed the effectiveness of several significant airplane noise-reduction technologies that will enable airplanes to be even quieter than they are today. Known as the Quiet Technology Demonstrator 2 (QTD2), the research and development program is a cooperative commercial
SpiceJet, India, has ordered ten (10) Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglet Shipsets to be installed as Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) on 737-800
Airbus has won its first US-based client with the conclusion of a firm contract with a Florida-based customer for one Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ). The Airbus ACJ powered by CFM International CFM56-5 engines is the most modern design, cost effective and reliable of any top-of the line jetliner. Its includes standard features such as: fuel-saving
Bombardier Aerospace launched the new Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft at the 58th National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention. An increased payload capacity of 200 pounds (91 kg) provides customers with additional flexibility to either add more options, add one more passenger or 200 pounds (91 kg) of fuel, while retaining the legendary
Focus Aviation has arranged the sale of two Airbus A300-600R passenger aircraft, serial numbers 666 and 775 on behalf of China Airlines. The sale has been agreed with the Avion Group and both aircraft will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic
Rolls-Royce is predicting continued growth in business jet deliveries through the remainder of the decade and forecasts an engine market worth $61 billion over the next 20 years, with medium to long-range jets dominating in terms of aircraft and engine value.While North America is expected to remain the largest market for business jet deliveries in
