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First 787 for WestJet delivered
Boeing delivers first 787 for WestJet 17 January 2018 Boeing today delivered the first of ten 787s to WestJet, marking the start of the airline’s global expansion. Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, the airline will use the long-range 787-9 to serve new international routes. “Today’s delivery marks a new chapter for […]
G280 renewable fuel record
G280 Sets city-pair record on renewable fuel 17 January 2019 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation said today that it has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record-breaking flight by its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft. The Savannah-to-Van Nuys, California, journey covered 2,243 nautical miles (4,154 kilometres) in 4 hours […]
ACJ320neo delivered to Acropolis Aviation
Acropolis Aviation takes delivery of 1st ACJ320neo 17 January 2018 Acropolis Aviation of the UK has taken delivery of the first ACJ320neo, which features new-generation engines and Sharklets. The aircraft will now undergo cabin-outfitting by AMAC in Basle, Switzerland, receiving a VVIP cabin designed by Alberto Pinto. Its current ACJ livery will also be replaced […]
US A220 facility construction underway
Construction begins on US A220 manufacturing facility 16 January 2018 Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step today in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A220 Manufacturing Facility officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony. The company said the assembly line will satisfy the strong and growing US demand for the A220 […]
A220 gains ETOPS 180 approval
A220 wins approval from Transport Canada for 180 minutes ETOPS 14 January 2018 The newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft, the A220, has received 180-minute extended operations (ETOPS*) approval from the Canadian civil aviation authority, Transport Canada. This achievement paves the way for A220 customers to start new direct non-limiting routings over […]
Brazil approves Embraer, Boeing partnership
Embraer and Boeing welcome Strategic Partnership approval 10 January 2019 Embraer and Boeing have welcomed approval by the Government of Brazil of the strategic partnership that they said will position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The government’s approval comes after the two companies last month approved terms for the joint venture […]
Eight more H225Ms for Indonesian AF
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional H225Ms 10 January 2019 The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multi-role H225M helicopters as part of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) (PTDI), the 11-ton […]
US Air Force accepts first KC-46A tanker
US Air Force accepts first KC-46A Pegasus tanker 10 January 2019 The US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft’s delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kansas, in the coming weeks. “The KC-46A is a proven, safe, multi-mission aircraft that will transform aerial […]
Delta orders 15 more A220s
Delta books order for additional 15 A220 aircraft 9 January 2019 Delta Air Lines has ordered 15 additional A220 aircraft, bringing to 90 the total of the new generation jetliners the world’s second-largest airline has on order. The additional orders are the airline’s first for the -300 model. Delta also converted earlier A220 orders to […]
RUAG upgrades Swiss AF Cougars
RUAG modernises eight Swiss Air Force Cougar helicopters 9 January 2019 RUAG will upgrade eight Cougar helicopters belonging to the Swiss Air Force’s transport helicopter fleet. The corresponding agreement was signed in December by representatives of armasuisse and RUAG in Bern. RUAG is set to upgrade the Cougar helicopters with state-of-the-art technology at their facilities […]
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