Kategoria: Civil aircraft
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Gaining momentum: Airbus delivers its second U.S.-produced jetliner
In what will become an increasingly familiar occasion, Airbus has delivered another “made in America” A320 Family jetliner from its final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama – marking the second such handover from the facility, and underscoring the company’s continuing focus on internationalisation. The aircraft – an A321ceo (current engine option) – was delivered today…
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Allegiant Announces Purchase of Four Additional Airbus Aircraft
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces an agreement to purchase four additional Airbus A319 aircraft from Philippines-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific. The purchase marks another milestone for the company in its long-term transition to an all Airbus fleet. The aircraft in this agreement are scheduled for delivery in 2017 and 2018. Allegiant previously agreed to purchase…
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Bombardier Signs SWISS as Launch Customer for C Series Aircraft Smart Parts Component Support
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Swiss International Air Lines (“SWISS”) has selected Bombardier’s Smart Parts Program to provide component support for the airline’s fleet of 30 all-new C Series aircraft. The 10-year agreement positions SWISS as the launch customer for the C Series Smart Parts Program and provides the airline with comprehensive component maintenance,…
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E190 makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR
Embraer today announced the debut of the E190 jet in Japan with J-AIR, subsidiary of leading carrier Japan Airlines. The inaugural revenue flight took place between Osaka (Itami Airport) and Kagoshima. The entry of the first E190 in J-AIR’s fleet brings the current number of E-Jets operating across Japan to 28. “The E-Jets have proven…
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AN−225 Mriya is flying to Australia for the first time
On May 10, 2016, the world biggest aircraft AN−225 Mriya of Antonov Airlines flew from Kyiv−Antonov airport to Prague. There a generator with supporting equipment with a total weight of 130 t will be loaded into the aircraft. This cargo will be delivered to Perth, Australia. On the way from Czech to Australia the AN−225…
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Boeing, TAAG Angola Airlines Celebrate Delivery of Carrier’s 777-300ER
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, celebrated the delivery of the airline’s newest 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to TAAG’s fleet touched down in Luanda today following a non-stop 8,709 nautical mile (14,015 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing’s Delivery Center in Everett, Wash. The latest 777-300ER enables TAAG…