Minsheng Financial Leasing Confirmed as Previously Undisclosed Challenger 350 Jet Buyer

ombardier Aerospace today confirmed Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. as the customer who placed an order for 10 Challenger 350 jets on December 30, 2013. The announcement was marked by a special ceremony attended by Bombardier and Minsheng Financial Leasing executives at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai, China, on April … Dowiedz się więcej

Airbus launches new version of ACJ319 corporate jet

Airbus has launched a new version of its popular corporate jet, the ACJ319, offering customers simplicity, speed and savings in the cabin. Called ACJ319 Elegance, the new version complements today’s fully customisable version. “Airbus corporate jets have always been great at enabling customers to take their lifestyles into the air, because they have the widest … Dowiedz się więcej

A350 XWB makes first touchdown in UK

The new Airbus A350 XWB has made its first ever landing on British soil, visiting Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire as part of routine certification tests. The aircraft, MSN3, was flown by London-born experimental test pilot, Frank Chapman, and is one of the four A350 test aircraft currently flying and undergoing rigorous testing in preparation for … Dowiedz się więcej

United Airlines’ First Boeing 787-9 Rolls Out of Factory

United Airlines’ first 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of final assembly Tuesday evening at Boeing’s Everett, Wash., facility. The rollout marks the first major milestone in the aircraft’s production ahead of its expected delivery this summer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the second and newest member of the fuel-efficient 787 family. With the fuselage stretched 20 … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier’s Learjet 85 Aircraft Takes Flight

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Learjet 85 aircraft successfully completed its first flight, achieving a major milestone in a business aircraft development program that will redefine the midsize segment. This first flight marks the start of the Learjet 85 aircraft’s flight test program leading up to the first customer delivery. The Learjet 85 flight … Dowiedz się więcej

Skymark Airlines’ first A380 completes its maiden flight

Skymark Airlines’ first A380 has successfully made its maiden flight, following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. The carrier’s A380 will be entering the next phase of production, covering cabin installation and painting at Hamburg, Germany. Skymark Airlines will become the first A380 operator in Japan when it takes delivery … Dowiedz się więcej