The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner has moved to the flight line to begin fuel testing. This is the second of six 787s being used in the all-new airplane’s flight-test program. Each of the six flight-test airplanes will be used for a specific set of tests during the flight-test program. This airplane, designated ZA002, will focus […]
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Doha-based national carrier, Qatar Airways, has signed a firm contract for 24 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The agreement includes the firming up of a contract for four A321 aircraft announced at the Farnborough Air show in July 2008. Qatar Airways currently operates 19 A320 Family aircraft, the Middle East’s largest fleet. The new aircraft configured
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On the occasion of a press conference held on June 15th at the Paris Air show, St
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Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain has now placed firm orders for a total of 35 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, a new firm order for 15 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, being announced on June 15th. This firm order was previously announced by Bombardier on February 19, 2007 as a conditional order for 15 CRJ1000 aircraft by an unidentified
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National-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and ATR inked an agreement for the purchase of 2 additional new ATR 72-500s. With the signature of these two 68-seat, PW 127M powered aircraft, worth $41 million, Vietnam Airlines brings to 16 the number of ATR 72-500s acquired since 2001. The airline also accepted delivery of its 4th ATR 72-500
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Embraer and KLM Cityhopper, KLM
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Air China has selected the IAE International Aero Engines V2500 to power a new fleet of Airbus A320-Family aircraft with deliveries starting in April 2010. Including a long-term aftermarket agreement, the total value of the deal is around $700 million. This new order covers engines for 22 aircraft, representing a mix of A320s and A321s.
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IAE International Aero Engines announced the delivery of Shenzhen Airlines
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Rolls-Royce will power new Gulf Air aircraft in an order worth $1.5 bn at list prices. Trent 700EP (Enhanced Performance) engines will power 20 Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2012. The contract includes a TotalCare long-term service agreement. In addition, Gulf Air also renewed TotalCare on Trent 700s that power 10 A330s already
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