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Industry Boeing 737 MAX 9 receives type certification

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 has been awarded with its FAA type certificate, which allows Boeing to start deliveries in the upcoming weeks.

Industry Airbus A321LR performs first transatlantic flight

The latest A320Neo Family aircraft, the A321LR has performed a first transatlantic flight from Paris to New York.

Industry A320Neo with P&W engines grounded

According to an IndiGo Airlines spokesman, the delivery of the Prattt & Whitney-powered A320 was stopped after technical problems with the engine.

Industry Emirates firms up an order for 20 additional A380

Emirates and Airbus firmed up an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed a contract for the 20 additional A380s with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date.

Industry Airbus A330-800 rolls out of the paintshop

The newest member of the A330neo Family, the A330-800, has rolled out of the paintshop, on track for its first flight in mid-2018.

Industry Bangkok Airways orders four additional ATR72

Thailand’s airline Bangkok Airways and ATR have signed a contract for the purchase of four additional ATR 72-600s. The signing ceremony took place at the Singapore Airshow.

Industry Boeing announces $1 billion service orders

Boeing has announced service orders valued more than $900 million from several airlines at the Singapore Air Show 2018.

Industry Boeing unveils Boeing 737 MAX 7

The first Boeing 737 MAX 7 made its debut at the company’s factory in Renton.

Industry Air Senegal confirms order for two A330Neo

The national carrier of Senegal has signed a form order for two Airbus A330Neo.

Industry Aeroflot signs firm order for 50 leased Irkut MC-21

Aeroflot will become the largest customer for the latest Russian-built medium-range aircraft, the MC-21. The contract for 50 of the passenger aircraft was signed between Aeroflot and Rostec.

Industry ATR installs new Flight Simulator in Toulouse

ATR Aircraft has announced to install a new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its training center in Toulouse, France.

Industry Oman Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service.

Industry A321LR successfully completes maiden flight

Airbus’ first A321LR has has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. 

Industry USITC blocks tariffs on Bombardier CSeries

The United States International Trade Commission has rejected a recommendation from the US Department of Commerce to charge a nearly 300% tariff on CSeries aircraft sold in the USA.

Industry Airbus sends A350-1000 on demonstration tour

Airbus has send one of its A350-1000 testbeds on a demonstration tour through the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Industry Embraer announces performance improvements

As Embraer is expecting the certification for its next generation jet, the E190-E2, the aircraft manufacturer has announced some results from the flight tests.

Industry Boeing 787-10 receives FAA type certification

Boeing has received the type certification for its 787-10 Dreamliner. Deliveries will start in the first half of 2018.

Industry Silver Airways lo lease 20 ATR -600 aircraft from NAC

ATR has announced, that Silver Airways will lease 15 ATR -600 series aircraft from leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), adding to 5 aircraft already on order.

Industry Norway aims to fly fully electric by 2040

Avinor, a Norwegian company who operates most of the civil airports in Norway, plans to introduce fully electric air traffic in Norway´s short-haul aviation market by 2040.

Industry Airbus and British Airways in talks about additional A380?

British Airways could become the second carrier ordering new A380 in 2018.

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