Boeing’s 777-9 programme has completed a critical maximum brake energy test at Edwards Air Force Base, simulating one of the most demanding scenarios the aircraft could encounter. As part of certification requirements, the aircraft was loaded to its maximum take-off weight and accelerated to around 190 knots before pilots aborted the take-off and relied solely […]
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Boeing’s 777-9 flight training simulators have moved closer to supporting airline entry into service after receiving initial qualification certificates from both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The approvals mark a critical regulatory milestone, enabling the devices to be used in the next phase of validated pilot
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing partnership for component support of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, reaffirming a decade of close technical collaboration. The new exclusive agreement runs for ten years from January and covers all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operated by SWISS. The contract represents a seamless continuation
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Emirates has announced a major order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft powered by GE9X engines, valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The agreement was unveiled on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 and represents one of the most significant commitments of the event. With this latest order, Emirates’ total Boeing backlog
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has announced a landmark achievement in aviation history with the successful conversion of a Boeing B777-300ERSF from passenger to freighter configuration. This follows extensive work over the past year and the granting of the industry’s first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil
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At the Paris Air Show 2025, Saudia Group has signed a major 13-year agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. Under the deal, Air France Industries, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, will support and service 86 GE90 engines that power Saudia’s Boeing 777 fleet. The work will be
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Emirates has placed an order with Boeing for 90 777X airplanes, including 55 777-9 and 35 777-8 jets. This new order, which increases Emirates’ 777X-family backlog to 205 planes, was announced during the Dubai Airshow at a signing event attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group; and Stan
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GA Telesis (GAT) has announced the consignment of four Cathay Pacific 777 aircraft for disassembly. The Company will position the components at its global distribution centers in immediate proximity to its airline customers. The first disassembly, currently underway in the US, will be followed by additional disassembles in succession at both US and UK-based disassembly
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GA Telesis has closed a large inventory lease comprised of rotable spare parts for LATAM Airlines in support of its 777-300ER operations that was tailored to provide maximum operational flexibility for the airline. Commencing its first inventory financing in 2008, GA Telesis has emerged as a world-leader in inventory financing of leased assets with over
