​SkyWest, Inc. Confirms Firm Order for Seven E175 jets

Embraer S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest), have confirmed a firm order for seven E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the firm order, which will be included in Embraer’s 2014 fourth-quarter backlog, is estimated at USD … Dowiedz się więcej

The AN−178 is energized

The ANTONOV Company has performed an important stage of construction of the first prototype of AN−178 new transport – the aircraft is energized. Ground aircraft tests are allowed to be started. 77 systems of the aircraft will pass the test. This stage of tests is planned to be completed in March 2015, before the aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej

Airbus to expand oversize air transport capability

To industrially accompany the A350 XWB ramp-up and other aircraft production rate increases, Airbus took the decision to launch the development and production of five new Belugas. The new Beluga will be based on the A330 with a large re-use of existing components and equipment. The distinctive looking lowered cockpit, the cargo bay structure and … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Presents Original Flight Test 787 Dreamliner to Museum of Flight

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and its employees joined the Puget Sound community today in celebrating the donation of one of the original 787-8 Dreamliner flight test airplanes to the Museum of Flight in Seattle. „Boeing is committed to supporting and giving back to the communities where our employees work and live,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing, Air Canada Announce Order for Two Additional 777-300ERs

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Canada announced an order today for two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at $660 million at list prices. Air Canada currently operates 23 777s, including 17 777-300ERs and six 777-200LRs (Long Range). “The 777-300ER continues to … Dowiedz się więcej