Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747-8 and 777 Freighters, becoming the first airline in the world to operate both cargo jets. The carrier plans to fly the 747-8F on its transatlantic route with stops in Osaka, Narita, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The twin engine 777 will be used to open
Embraer has completed the first engine run of its Legacy 500 midsize executive jet, the Brazilian company said. A series of preparatory evaluations – such as APU tests and first refueling – were held the day prior to the engine run. Engine tests are essential to properly evaluate all dependent systems: bleed air, electrical, environmental
A manufacturing defect related to the aft fuselage of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will force the US planemaker to repair some aircraft but won’t affect plans to ramp up production, Boeing said in a statement this week. Boeing declined to say how many aircraft were affected by the problem, which the company said resulted from “incorrect
Embraer “brand ambassador” and martial arts star Jackie Chan has taken delivery of the first Legacy 650 executive jet in China as the Brazilian planemaker moves to increase its visibility in the growing Chinese corporate market. “This delivery is a moment of historical importance to Embraer because it solidifies an already long and successful relationship
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce used his appearance before a Senate committee on Monday to hit back at proposed changes to the Qantas Sale Act that he said would force the company to cut routes and either sell or shutter budget subsidiary Jetstar. The union backed changes, introduced by independent Senator Nick Xenophon and co-sponsored by
Hawker Pacific has announced the appointment of former Pratt & Whitney executive Kevin Smith as Vice President of its Singapore based sales and support operations. With 37 years of industry experience, Smith spent the last 10 years as Pratt & Whitney’s regional sales manager for the Asia Pacific. He previously held management positions with Hawker
