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IndustryChina Postal Airlines announces purchase of 10 NG B-737 Boeing Converted Freighter airplanes
Beijing, China - The industry extends the valuable service life of a passenger aircraft by modifying it to function as a freighter
Boeing announced today an agreement with China Postal Airlines for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), pending a program launch. Through its converted freighter programs, the industry... more
IndustryFrance confirms order for eight A-330MRTT tanker airplanes
Seville, Spain - Aircraft form second tranche of commitment for 12 announced in 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further eight A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft. The planes constitute the second... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered 2,500th C-130 Hercules airplane
Marietta, Usa - The aircraft are operated from 68 nations and the global fleet has collectively logged more than 22 million flight hours
Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 from its production line. This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the US Air Force’s 71st Rescue Squadron, w... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets delivers first Phenom 100E airplane in China
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Over 320 units are in operation in 26 countries
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane to Summit Air
London, UK - The aircraft was previously registered as T7-COB and last operated with Royal Air Maroc Express
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane, serial number 444 to Summit Air of Canada. The aircraft was delivered on 25th November 2015 and was flown to Toulouse to undergo a full... more
IndustryLM delivered final C-5M Super Galaxy airplane for 2015
Marietta, Usa - It is the 32nd modernized model to the USAF
Lockheed Martin (LM) delivered the 32nd modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force on Dec. 9. This aircraft was the ninth and final C-5M scheduled for delivery in 2015. The airplane was delivered... more
IndustryBraathens Aviation orders 4 additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Swedish group converts four of its ten options of the "Paris Air Show 2015" deal
ATR and Stockholm-based Braathens Aviation (BA) announce their agreement for the purchase of four additional -72/600 airplanes. Today’s announcement represents the conversion into firm orders of four o... more
IndustryAirbus C-295W aircraft completes its tour of Latin America
Seville, Spain - During a month on the continent stops in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama and Mexico
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and SEMAR/FAM (Mexican Air Force) today completed a month-long tour through... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets receives Legacy 650 aircraft order in the Middle East
São José dos Campos, Brazil - To an undisclosed customer
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and 600s that are currently... more
IndustryATR received EASA certification for high-density cabin layout
Toulouse, France - The industry brings maximum capacity of the -72 aircraft to 78 seats
The high-density seating configuration option for the ATR-72/600 aircraft has received its certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Using the existing airframe, the new high density... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
Washington, Usa - New single-aisle aircraft rolls out of paint in striking livery
Thousands of Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., celebrated yesterday the completion of final assembly of the first 737 MAX 8. The production-complete airplane rolled out of the Renton factory and into... more
IndustryBoeing completes detailed design for the B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - Reached this milestone nearly two weeks early; it is on track for major assembly in 2016
Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787/10 Dreamliner airplane, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest member of the family. Its engineers reached the key milestone... more
IndustryBoeing, Canadian aviation industry launch sustainable biofuel project
Vancouver, Canada - Research institutions collaborate to make jet fuel from forest residues
Boeing, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and SkyNRG, with support from Canada's aviation industry and other stakeholders, are collaborating to turn leftover branches, sawdust and other forest-industry... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus Foundation and Vietnam Airlines transported gifts on airline’s fourth A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - Taking advantage of the delivery, destined to the Hanoi Heart Hospital
The Airbus Foundation has used the delivery of Vietnam Airlines’ fourth A-350 XWB airplane to transport a selection of toys, games and books from Toulouse to the Hanoi Heart Hospital in Vietnam. The g... more
IndustryDrone aircraft. Finmeccanica-Selex Es presents the surveillance technologies helping to secure NATO
Turin, Italy - Its contribution to the AGS programme is delivered from the company’s Caselle plant outside of Turin, where around 350 people are employed
Today in Turin, Finmeccanica-Selex ES presented a number of surveillance technologies chosen by NATO to help provide security for the organisation’s member countries. Launched in 2012, the NATO Alliance G... more
IndustryB-777/200ER airplane: ANZ announced first flight approved for 330-minute ETOPS
Washington, Usa - The authorization allows connections from Auckland to Buenos Aires
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) yesterday announced the aviation industry’s first flight approved for 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS). This flight, aboard a 777/200ER (Extended Range) aircraft, d... more
IndustryBoeing: US Navy enhance EA-18 airplane targeting, situational awareness capabilities
St Louis, Usa - Tablet display integrated into mission system for first time
The US Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated new targeting technologies that greatly enhance aircrew safety and effectiveness through the rapid integration and distribution of target information across... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB airplane for TAM Airlines makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase
TAM Airlines’ first A-350XWB has successfully taken off yesterday from Toulouse International Airport in France. The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase which includes further ground c... more
IndustryGE signs new collaborations with Danish industry
Copenhagen, Denmark - The industry is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform
General Electric Company (GE) joined leaders from four Danish companies to sign new collaboration agreements. GE is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform, one of the entries... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines firms-up order for 20 additional A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Repeat order for this model confirms market trend for larger models
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s flagship airline, has firmed-up a commitment for the purchase of 20 additional A-321neo aircraft. The airline already has 72 A-321neo on order and is now again renewing its c... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet (E-195 airplane) to Azul
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first delivery occurred in December 2008
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, the 1,200th aircraft of the E-Jets family. The commemorative aircraft, an E-195 model, was received by... more
IndustryBoeing: final C-17 Globemaster III airplane departed Long Beach assembly facility
Long Beach, USA - Its global fleet support, maintenance and upgrades continue
The final C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter at the company’s plant in Long Beach, Calif. departed on Sunday, Nov. 29, marking the official end of aircraft production in Long Beach. The airlifter f... more
IndustryMRJ: new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft -VIDEO
Nagoya, Japan - Mitsubishi Regional Jet: a family of next-generation aircraft featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamics
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation released and uploaded a new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) carried out on Wednesday, November 11. Mitsubishi... more
IndustryCALC delivers second of six A-320 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong, China - The remaining airplanes are expected to be delivered by the first half of 2016
China Aircraft Leasing Group (“CALC” or the “Group”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, completed the delivery of the second of six A-320 aircraft to China Eastern Airline... more
IndustryBahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline becomes a new operator of it
Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of the Bahamas, took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane today. The airline and the industry inked a deal for two -72/600s and three -42/600s at the last "Paris... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ first direct-purchased NG B-737/800 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The carrier currently operates a total of six B-777s and two B-737/800NGs
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the airline's first direct-purchased Next-Generation B-737/800 aircraft as part of the country’s national airline’s fleet modernization plan. As part of... more
IndustrySaab provides service life extension for RBS 97 air defence system
Linkoping, Sweden - From now until 2019
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for a service life extension of the RBS 97 air defence missile system. This order ensures... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320neo airplane receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification
Toulouse, France - The certified aircraft is powered by P&W Pure Power PW1100G-JM engines
The single aisle aircraft A-320neo has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 24th November 2015. The certified... more
IndustryBOC Aviation announced order for 22 B-737 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - Deal for 11 NG and 11 MAX 8
Boeing and BOC Aviation announced an order for 22 B-737 airplanes, building on the leasing company's existing order book to fulfill customer demand. The order, consisting of 11 Next-Generation 737/800s... more
IndustryBoeing: EVA Airways finalized deal for airplanes
Seattle, Usa - It includes up to 24 B-787/10 Dreamliners and two B-777/300ERs
Boeing and EVA Airways today finalized a historic order for up to 24 B-787/10 Dreamliners and two 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners. The order, valued at more than USD 8 billion at current list prices,... more
IndustrySecond and third Gulfstream G-500 aircraft join flight test program
Savannah, Usa - The airplane is expected to receive FAA and EASA certifications in 2017; it is scheduled to enter in service in 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace announced that a second and third Gulfstream G-500 aircraft (T2 and T3) joined the flight test campaign with successful completion of their initial flights. T2 focuses on flight loads... more
IndustryCFM LEAP-1A engine (on Airbus airplanes) achieves joint Easa/Faa certification
Cologne, Germany - A total of 34 engines have been tested to date, logging more than 6,500 hours and 13,450 cycles
CFM is the engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, rather one lead agency issuing a type certification and the second agency validating that certification. The LEAP-1A... more
IndustryGECAS announced delivery of lessor's 500th Boeing airplane
Seattle, Usa - Next-Generation 737 to be leased by Kenya Airways
Boeing announced the delivery of the 500th airplane to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Next-Generation 737/800 will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the 401st B-737 delivered to the leasing... more
IndustryCopa Airlines: 100th airplane with special decal on B-737NG airplane
Seattle, Usa - Panama's flag carrier relies on 737 family to link Americas through Panama City hub
Copa Airlines took delivery of the 100th airplane to join its fleet, a B-737/800 decorated with a special decal celebrating the airline achieving this important milestone. The airplane, leased from SMBC... more
IndustryPrivate Jet Charter and Jet Connections seal JV to offer aircraft management services to region’s business jets
Dubai, UAE - On the final day of the "Dubai Airshow 2015"
Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, sealed a joint-venture (JV) deal with Jet Connections, an international company specialising in private aircraft... more
IndustryAirplanes. ATR establishes representative office in Beijing
Toulouse, France - The new facility is located at the Tianzhu Airport
ATR, the turboprop manufacturer, announced the opening of a representative office in Beijing, a new milestone in its long history of cooperation with China. For nearly 20 years the country has been a... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus C-295W demonstrates its capabilities in hot and high conditions in La Paz
La Paz, Bolivia - The aircraft’s tour of the region will include stops in several countries of the Region before returning to Mexico in early December
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space and SEMAR has carried out demonstration flights in El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia, one... more
IndustryAirbus Foundation provides German Red Cross with rescue station
Feldkirchen, Germany - For the medical treatment of refugees housed in Feldkirchen
The Airbus Foundation has donated a mobile rescue station to the German Red Cross for the medical treatment of refugees housed in Feldkirchen, near Straubing in the south of Bavaria. The rescue station... more
IndustryAirbus: easyJet orders an additional 36 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - Cumulative orders surpass 450 units for this Family
easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 A320 Family aircraft taking its cumulative order for the type to 451. The agreement for six A-320ceo and 30 A-320neo makes easyJet one of the world’s b... more
IndustryBoeing: the first B-787 Dreamliner airplane delivered to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Washington, USA - The airline acquird this airplane through leasing company AerCap
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the delivery of the airline's first 787/9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier's fleet renewal and expansion.... more
IndustryTAP Portugal orders 14 A-330/900neo and 39 A-320neo family aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline is replacing its previous order of 12 A-350/900s with the A-330/900neo
TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A-330/900neo, and 39 A-320neo Family aircraft (15 A-320neos and 24 A-321neos). The aircraft will... more
IndustryOman Air signs with Airbus for A-330 aircraft cabin upgrades
Toulouse, France - The retrofit embodiment is planned to be completed in 2016
Oman Air has signed an agreement with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A-330 airplanes. This interior modernization will harmonize the airline’s business class cabins across its long range fleet and e... more
IndustryBoeing-Ryanair: the 375th NG B-737/800 airplane delivery as milestone
Seattle, Usa - Irish low-cost carrier is the largest model customer in the world
Boeing and Ryanair announced the Irish low-cost carrier's 375th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800 today. It is the largest Next Generation 737/800 customer in the world having ordered more than... more
IndustryEthiopian Airlines first A-350XWB airplane takes shape
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will be delivered next year
The first A-350/900 for Ethiopian Airlines is taking shape on the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The airline will be the first African A-350 XWB operator when it takes delivery of the... more
IndustryMRJ-90 airplane completes first flight -2 VIDEO
Nagoya, Japan - Lasted 1.5-hour
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today conducted the first flight of the first flight test aircraft for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation regional... more
Industry“Shades” livery now also on new A-330neo airplane
Toulouse, France - And it is joining the A-350XWB in its distinctive cockpit windscreen design
A-330neo is joining the A-350 XWB in its distinctive cockpit windscreen design. The new A-330neo share the latest innovations and technologies matured on the A-330 and the A-350 XWB with composite Sharklets,... more
IndustryAirbus DS and The Coulson Group to collaborate on C-295W water bomber aircraft
Seville, Spain - A prototype has been flying since 2013
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and The Coulson Group of Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the industrialization, supply and support of the new water bomber version of the Airbus... more
IndustryExecuJet grows managed fleet in Europe by over 10%
Zurich, Switzerland - For business jets and one helicopter
ExecuJet is reporting growth of over 10% in its managed fleet in Europe with the addition of four large-cabin business jets and one helicopter, all scheduled to enter operation from October through to... more
IndustryCessna TTx airplane earns Australian certification
Wichita, Usa - Paving the way for deliveries in the country
Cessna Aircraft Company announced that its Cessna TTx has received certification by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, paving the way for deliveries in Australia. The TTx delivers 235 knots... more
IndustryThe first flight schedule of the first MRJ airplane tomorrow
Nagoya, Japan - Crucial phase of the next-generation regional jet
As revealed in advance last days, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today jointly announced that the first flight of the first flight test aircraft of the MRJ (Mitsubishi... more