Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-800 to Russia’s Rostec

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first Next-Generation 737-800 to Aviation Capital Services LLC, a subsidiary of the State Corporation Russian Technologies (Rostec). Aviation Capital Services has leased the airplane to Russia’s flag carrier, Aeroflot. This delivery is the first of 50 Next-Generation 737s Aviation Capital Services has on order, including 737-800s and 737-900ERs. „Russian … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier Strengthens its Aftermarket Service Network for Business Aircraft Customers in China

Bombardier Aerospace today stepped up its commitment to build an industry-leading aftermarket service network for its business aircraft operators in China with the announcement of a new service agreement with Beijing Airlines, one of mainland China’s premier business aviation operators. Beijing Airlines will have the capabilities to provide technical support for all Bombardier business aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej

European tour for Airbus’ A330 highlights the widebody aircraft family’s 1,000th delivery

Airbus’ in-house A330 developmental aircraft visited the company’s facilities across Europe this month, marking the milestone 1,000th delivery of an A330 Family jetliner – which was received by Cathay Pacific Airways earlier this summer. On its tour, the A330 was shown off for Airbus teams in Getafe, Spain; Hamburg and Bremen in Germany; Broughton, U.K; … Dowiedz się więcej

Embraer Delivers 1,000th E-Jet

Embraer delivered the 1,000th E-Jet production aircraft today during a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos. The E175 was handed over to Republic Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which will operate the aircraft on behalf of American Eagle. The delivery is part of Republic’s order for 47 … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Flies First 787-9 Dreamliner

The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787-9 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time today, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery in mid-2014. With its distinctive new Boeing livery, the newest member of the efficient 787 family completed a 5-hour, 16-minute flight, taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., at 11:02 a.m. local time … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier’s CSeries Aircraft Completes Historic First Flight

Under perfect weather conditions, Bombardier Aerospace celebrated the successful first flight of its CSeries aircraft today, a major milestone in the company’s highly anticipated development program that will provide operators with an all-new family of aircraft specifically designed for the 100- to 149-seat market segment. The maiden flight marks the start of the CSeries aircraft’s … Dowiedz się więcej