The A350-1000’s new engine – the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 – has successfully made its first flight-test aboard Airbus’ dedicated A380 “Flying-Test-Bed” aircraft. The aircraft took off from Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse and performed a flight of 4 hours, 14 mins during which the engine covered a wide range of power settings at altitudes up to

Korean Air finalized the airline’s order of 30 737 MAXs and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners valued at nearly US$4bn at current list prices. The airline also has options for additional 737 MAXs as part of the order, which was previously announced as a commitment during the Paris Air Show in June. With this

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Okay Airways Company. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2018 and are part of GECAS’ existing orderbook with Boeing. Okay Airways operates a fleet of more than 30

National flag carrier Air New Zealand and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR signed a contract for the purchase of 15 additional ATR 72-600s. The deal is valued at some US$375m. The airline, which ordered seven ATR 72-600s in 2011, had already exercised all of its five options as well as converted two purchase rights