Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757 Flight Tests Focus on Aerodynamic Efficiency

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun several months of flights with its ecoDemonstrator 757 to evaluate new technologies to improve commercial aviation’s efficiency, reduce noise and carbon emissions. Boeing is collaborating with TUI Group and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on ecoDemonstrator 757 tests. Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757 Flight Tests Focus on Aerodynamic Efficiency – … Dowiedz się więcej

Tintin in ‘la ville Rose’

An A320 of Brussels Airlines with a special livery inspired by the Tintin comic book “Red Rackham’s treasure” has landed today at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The livery was unveiled at the airlines’ Brussels Airport home base in Belgium. The aircraft is named “Rackham” after one of Tintin’s most popular adventures. The unique livery represents a great … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier Welcomes Starbow to the Family of Q400 Turboprop Operators in Africa; Aircraft Leased from Falcon Aviation Services

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today (16.03) welcomed Accra, Ghana-based Aero Surveys Limited (“Starbow”) to the family of Q400 aircraft customers and operators. Starbow became the first Ghana-based operator of the Q400 turboprop when it launched service with a Q400 NextGen aircraft wet-leased from Falcon Aviation Services LLC (“Falcon”) of Abu Dhabi. The aircraft is one of … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier and Mesa Airlines Sign Firm Purchase Agreement for Seven CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Mesa Air Group, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona (Mesa Airlines) has signed a firm purchase agreement for seven CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The transaction was concluded on the sidelines of the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Americas 2015 conference held in Mesa’s hometown. Based on the list price of … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing, Cargolux Airlines Celebrate 30th Direct Delivery of a 747 Freighter

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Cargolux Airlines are celebrating the 30th direct delivery of a 747 Freighter to the Luxembourg-based cargo carrier. To mark the occasion, Cargolux’s latest 747-8 Freighter carries a special decal of the “Father of the Boeing 747,” Joe Sutter, the Boeing engineer who led the team that designed the airplane. “We have … Dowiedz się więcej