Dubai Airshow – 2013 showed interest in ANTONOV airplanes

Within the period from 17th to 21st of November, 2013 ANTONOV Company participated in Dubai Airshow – 2013 –the biggest aviation exhibition in the Middle East and African region. As D.S.Kiva, President – General Designer, head of ANTONOV Company delegation noted “Our programs aroused big interest both of aviation specialists and operators of the aircraft”. … Dowiedz się więcej

Embraer Sells One More E190 to BA CityFlyer

Embraer and BA CityFlyer, British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary, announced today the acquisition of one additional E190 jet. This firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2013 fourth quarter backlog. The E-Jet will be operated from the Company’s main operating base at London City Airport (LCY). “BA CityFlyer’s follow-on order is a great endorsement … Dowiedz się więcej

AN−158 regional jet completed tests on high− level airdromes of Latin America

AN−158 regional jet completed tests on high− level airdromes of Latin America. The ground and flight tests confirming possibility of operation of the AN−158 family in conditions of high mountains with basing on airdromes situated on 4000m above sea level were performed within the limits of this program in full volume. Tests were carried out … Dowiedz się więcej

Antonov−158 completed tests in Ecuador

In November 2013, the AN−158, serial number 201−03, of Cubana de Aviacion airlines, Cuba, went on a tour of Latin America. During this expedition, following demands of the potential customers from the region, ANTONOV Company and its partner Ilyushin Finance Co. leasing company, Russia, conduct the airplane tests under conditions of alpine airfields. Till present, … Dowiedz się więcej

Airbus’ A330 has a year to remember in 2013

It’s been a year of major achievements for the twin-engine A330, which in 2013 has lived up to its motto as “the right aircraft, right now” with significant commercial milestones, a successful production ramp-up and introduction of a new version for domestic and regional passenger operations. Among this flurry of activity was delivery of Airbus’ … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Flies Third 787-9 Dreamliner

Today [19.11.2013] Boeing (NYSE: BA) flew the third 787-9 Dreamliner, the first to be powered by General Electric GEnx engines. The third of three 787-9s dedicated to the test effort, ZB021 joined the fleet some two months from the inaugural flight of the first 787-9. ZB021 took off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., at … Dowiedz się więcej