COMAC holds ARJ21 aircraft airmanship exchanging meeting
In discussion.
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) held ARJ21 aircraft airmanship exchanging meeting on September 17th, 2015. Six expert pilots from Shanghai Aircraft...
Airbus Perlan Mission II glider soars into history
Glider makes successful first flight, begins journey to 2016 world record flight to 90,000 feet without an engineThe Perlan 2 glider, the world’s first...
Boeing hosts China President Xi Jinping, announces 300 airplane sales, expanded collaboration with China’s aviation industry
In Boeing factory, President engages with employees about airplanes built for China
Boeing, China finalize agreements for 300 China orders & commitments
Boeing, COMAC to partner...
Boeing to build 747 fuselage panels at Macon, Georgia facility
Facility will employ up to 200 by 2018
Boeing today announced that 747 fuselage panels will be built at its Macon, Georgia facility beginning in...
Boeing to welcome China President Xi Jinping
Boeing confirmed today that China President Xi Jinping will visit the company’s Everett, Wash., factory on Sept. 23 during his visit to the United...
Airbus Beluga XL programme achieves design freeze
Progresses to detailed design phaseThe new Beluga programme, christened Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone – marking the end of...
Boeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX
Mechanics complete wing-to-body join
First look at new, most efficient winglet technology
Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., have started final assembly on schedule of the first...
Airbus officially opens U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama
Company, industry and community leaders mark start of A320 Family aircraft production in Mobile, AlabamaIn a much-anticipated ceremony today in Mobile, Alabama, Airbus inaugurated...
Global 7000 aircraft flight test vehicles achieve key development milestones
Engine installation on the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle complete
All major structural assemblies have now come together on FTV1
Michel Ouellette appointed Senior Vice...
Boeing delivers seven Australian Chinooks on budget, ahead of schedule
Delivery of CH-47F supports modernization of cargo helicopter fleetBoeing delivered the seventh CH-47F Chinook to the Australian Army on budget August 10th, three weeks...
Airbus ACJ319 highlights cabin-benefits at Jet Expo
Greater comfort, capacity and capability are on showAirbus is exhibiting an ACJ319, offered for VVIP charter by MJet, at Jet Expo in Moscow, highlighting...
Airbus A330-200 with increased range receives EASA certification
New A330 242 tonne version flies up to 15 hours non-stopAirbus’ successful A330-200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new...
Embraer’s Legacy 450 receives FAA certification
Embraer Executive Jets today announced that its new Legacy 450 business jet received type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The approval...
Mergers: European Commission clears acquisition of Fokker Technologies by GKN
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Fokker Technologies of the Netherlands by GKN of the United Kingdom.GKN...
Boeing receives $1.49 billion contract for 13 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for US Navy and Australia
U.S. Navy orders 2nd full-rate production lot including first aircraft for Australia
Boeing will provide the first P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for Australia and...
Boeing completes 777X firm configuration
Milestone establishes basic airplane design; program on track for first delivery in 2020
Boeing announced today the completion of the firm configuration milestone for the...
Boeing features AH-64 Apache at Poland’s largest defence show
World’s most advanced combat helicopter will be featured at MSPO Defence Exhibition, accessible to civilian and military leadersThe Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter will...
Boeing sees demand in China for 6,330 airplanes valued at nearly $1 trillion
- Chinese fleet will almost triple by 2034, with need for 4,630 single-aisle airplanes
- Low-cost carriers, international expansion are key drivers of soaring airplane...
Sukhoi Superjet 100 at MAKS-2015
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company will participate in the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2015, which is traditionally held in the town of Zhukovsky near...
First Airbus A350-1000 wing goes into production
Next generation of Airbus’ all-new wide-body airliner takes shapeThe wings for the first Airbus A350-1000 have begun the process of assembly at Broughton, North...