United Aircraft Corporation’s Paris Air Show presence marks resurgence of Russian Aviation

The end of the Paris Air Show on Sunday 23rd June marked Russia’s triumphant return to the world aerospace arena after ten years, led by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The company presented its wide range of products – military, civil and transport – demonstrating the skill and potential of the Russian aviation industry. At the … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Gains FAA Approval to Fly Advanced Navigation Procedures on 787

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received FAA approval to fly Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required (RNP AR) procedures on the 787 fleet. Operators that fly RNP AR procedures significantly reduce fuel burn, emissions and airport congestion by flying precisely along a predefined route using advanced on-board navigation systems together with GPS-based global navigation satellite systems. … Dowiedz się więcej

Bombardier Completes CSeries Aircraft Ground Vibration Tests

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that ground vibration tests, as well as software upgrades and corresponding tests, have been completed on the first CSeries aircraft – Flight Test Vehicle 1 (FTV1). In addition, Safety of Flight (SOF) statements from all suppliers have been obtained and Bombardier’s Flight Test Centre has applied to Transport Canada for the … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing deploys additional 717s to Qantas, Volotea

Boeing’s (NYSE: BA) workhorse 717 continues to figure prominently in the success of established and new operators as the manufacturer’s leasing unit, Boeing Capital Corp., announced additional deployments of the modern and fuel-efficient twinjets. Australia’s largest regional airline, QantasLink, will receive an additional five leased 717s to add to its existing fleet of 13 of … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Agreement for Nine 777-300ERs

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways today announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes. The total … Dowiedz się więcej