IAI inaugurates new line for F-35 wing skins 24 December 2018 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a new production line for skins for the F-35 wings. The line was established following Lockheed Martin’s decision to expand the skins’ production and its selection of IAI as the subcontractor responsible for the manufacturing. IAI board had […]
Sikorsky, Boeing provide first look at SB-1 Defiant 26 December 2018 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB-1 Defiant helicopter the companies have developed for the US Army’s Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator programme. The two companies said the helicopter is designed to fly at twice the speed and […]
A319neo with CFM LEAP-1A engines wins FAA, EASA joint Type Certification 21 December 2018 The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines has achieved joint Type Certification from both the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities. This means that now all three aircraft models – the A319neo, A320neo and A321neo – are certified by […]
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX to Royal Air Maroc 21 December 2018 Boeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernise its fleet. Morocco’s flag carrier – which welcomed its first 787-9 last week – will take […]
Air Tanzania becomes first African-based A220 operator 21 December 2018 Air Tanzania has become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft. Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) also becomes the latest member of Airbus aircraft operators. Representatives from the […]
Boeing, Flyadeal sign commitment for up to 50 737 MAX jets 21 December 2018 Boeing and Flyadeal today announced the Middle East carrier is growing its fleet with the 737 MAX. The airline committed to ordering 30 aircraft with options for 20 more in a deal that would be valued at up to US$5.9 billion […]
Ukrainian Ministry of Interior takes delivery of first H225s 21 December 2018 Kick-starting the modernisation of Ukraine’s helicopter fleet, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H225s, out of an order for 21 aircraft, to the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior. One aircraft is destined for search and rescue missions and the other one will be […]
Green Africa Airways commitment for up to 100 737 MAXs 21 December 2018 Boeing and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways today announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations. The total deal carries a list-price […]
Bombardier celebrates Entry-into-Service of the Global 7500 20 December 2018 Bombardier celebrated the entry-into-service of its Global 7500 business jet, during a special event held at its recently renamed Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, in presence of selected customers, suppliers and representatives from the industry. “Pride and excitement are profound understatements when it comes to the […]
Lockheed Martin meets 2018 F-35 production target with 91 deliveries 20 December 2018 Lockheed Martin delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018 and demonstrating the F-35 enterprise’s ability to ramp to full rate production. The 91 deliveries in 2018 represent nearly a 40 percent […]