Industry News
Industry Launch Operator A330Neo completes maiden flight
The first A330Neo for the type’s launch operator TAP Air Portugal has completed its maiden flight.
Industry IAG considers Norwegian and Ryanair bid
The International Airlines Group seeks to make a joint bid with Norwegian for Irish low-cost giant Ryanair. The group hopes to further expand in the low-cost sector.
Industry ARJ21 starts regional hub operations with Chengdu Airlines
The Comac ARJ21 has started its regional hub aviation operations from Harbin (China) with Chengdu Airlines. Five new routes will be launched in the area of Heilongjiang.
Industry Second Irkut MC-21-300 joins flight test program
The second MC-21-300 has successfully completed its maiden flight at the airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant.
Industry US Governmental decision could affect aircraft deliveries
Donald Trump’s decision to drop the Iran nuclear deal could affect the deliveries of ordered aircraft to Iranian airlines.
Industry Lufthansa Group orders 16 additional Aircraft
Lufthansa Group has announced, that it has ordered 16 additional aircraft for fleet modernization purposes.
Industry Angolan Consortium orders six Bombardier Q400
Air Connection Express, a new Angolan regional carrier, will use the new aircraft for domestic routes.
Industry Uzbekistan Airways orders additional 787-8 Dreamliner
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways have announced, that they have finalized an order for an additional 787-8 Dreamliner for the carrier.
Industry American Airlines orders regional jets
American Airlines has placed orders for 15 Bombardier CRJ900 and 15 Embraer E175 aircraft.
Industry Qantas orders more 787-9 Dreamliners
Six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have been ordered by the Australian airline. The carrier will use the aircraft to rejuvenate its long-haul fleet.
Industry Boeing acquires KLX for $4.25 billion
Boeing is to acquire aerospace parts distributor company KLX for $4.25 billion, hoping to create a provider for aircraft parts services to offer its customers new values.
Industry Ethiopian Airlines orders 10 Bombardier Q400
Ethiopia’s flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 10 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft.
Industry S7 Group intends to buy 75 Sukhoi Superjet SSJ 75s
At Eurasia Airshow, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and S7 Group have signed a Letter of Intention (LoI) for the purchase of SSJ 75 aircraft.
Industry Porter Airlines invests in maintenance base
Porter Airlines has established an aircraft maintenance base at Greater Sudbury Airport.
Industry Gulf Air receives first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first B787 Dreamliner.
Industry Polish Lot orders three additional Boeing 787
The Polish flag carrier Lot has announced it has ordered three additional Boeing 787-9 to expand its long-haul fleet.
Industry Boeing HorizonX invests in Morf3D
Boeing has announced that it has invested in 3D Printing Start-Up Morf3D.
Industry Ryanair orders 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and Boeing have announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes.
Industry Lufthansa Technik Malta tests new technologies
Lufthansa Technik is testing the future at its Malta facilities. The company is planning to establish further innovation bays at other locations.
Industry Ultra Long Range A350 completes first flight
The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight.