[movie] Sabena – Delta Air Transport (DAT) Embraer E-120ER Brasilia test flight
In 1997 former DAT (Delta Air Transport) started to phase out its Embraer E-120ER Brasilia aircraft, and the new AVRO RJ-85 jets entered the...
Delayed delivery for Thai Airways’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Thai Airways today should have taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Unfortunately, the plane registered HS-TWA was forced to return to the...
Airbus Foundation and French Red Cross bring relief to victims of hurricane Irma
The Airbus Foundation and the French Red Cross have sent an Airbus A350 XWB test aircraft with 30 tonnes of emergency goods and 84 medical...
Boeing proposal for MH-139 helicopter could save U.S. Air Force more than $1 billion
The Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the U.S. Air Force’s ageing Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition...
Cathay Pacific finalises order for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft
World’s most efficient single-aisle for operation by Cathay Dragon
Cathay Pacific Airways has finalised an order with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft...
Malaysia Airlines signed MOU for 8 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 8 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 16 airplanes during a ceremony at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington D.C....
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 between Frankfurt and Houston returns to its home base after oil leak in engine
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 (D-AIML) from Frankfurt to Houston was forced to return to Frankfurt on Monday (11 September) as the pilots noticed an...
Bombardier’s new 2017-2036 market forecast shows strong opportunities for the 60- to 150- seat segment
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today released its 20-year Market Forecast for the 60- to 150-seat segment. According to this new 2017-2036 Market Forecast, the 60-...
Airbus H145M helicopter completes first flight with HForce weapon system
At the end of August, the H145M performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon...
Qatar Airways brings the Boeing 777 to Berlin: Airline responds to high demand
In response to increased demand, Qatar Airways will connect Berlin Tegel and Doha in September and October 2017 on a daily basis with the...
Airbus Defence and Space has today successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France
Airbus Defence and Space has today successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The aircraft,...
Brussels Airlines: last commercial Avro RJ100 flight on 28 October
Same destination as very first flight: GenevaThe latest Avro RJ100 in service for Brussels Airlines will normally arrive around 19:20 at Brussels Airport on...
Qantas chooses Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A380 fleet
Improving passenger comfort on Qantas’ A380 operations while maximising customer valueQantas has reached an agreement with Airbus to upgrade its 12 flagship A380 cabins...
Boeing raises forecast for new aeroplane demand in China
20-year outlook projects 7,200+ new aeroplanes, valued at $1.1 trillion
6.3 percent increase over 2016 forecastBoeing projects a demand for 7,240 new aeroplanes in the country...
United Airlines changes order for 35 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to 45 A350-900
New agreement with United Airlines increases A350 XWB order to 45Long-time customer grows future with Airbus, changes modelsUnited Airlines has increased the number of...
All Nippon Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) had taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming the launch operator of the version of the aircraft powered by...
First Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350-900 rolled out of the paintshop
This morning the first Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350-900 rolled out of the paintshop at Toulouse Blagnac, the airline has six A350-900 aircraft on order,...
SkyWest orders 25 Embraer E-jets worth $1.1 billion
Embraer today announced a firm order agreement from SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) for 25 E-Jets. The order has a value of USD 1.1 billion, based on...
Airbus Perlan Mission II soars into history, sets new world record for glider altitude
Engineless Perlan 2 reaches 52,172 feet, breaking record set by Perlan 1 in 2006Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to send an...
WTO reverses ruling against Washington State tax incentive for the Boeing 777X
Appeal decision marks resounding defeat for EU efforts to justify illegal Airbus subsidies
Europe faces growing risk of sanctions as Airbus continues to ignore rulings...