Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs and two 777-200ER variants, as the airline prepares to cater for an expected demand following a number of upcoming sporting events over the next several years. “These Boeing 777 airplanes will strengthen our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from
Airbus and Boeing have announced firm orders from Cathay Pacific for 15 A330-300s and 10 777-300ERs respectively, as the airline looks set to grow its fleet to match increasing market demand. “Our latest order reflects our confidence that the A330 will continue to meet our needs well into the future, both economically and operationally, as
Australia’s fifth Boeing C-17 Globemaster airlifter could be in service as soon as the third quarter of this year, according to Deputy Chief of Air Force AVM Geoff Brown. Defence Minister Stephen Smith announced plans to acquire the fifth C-17 on the eve of this month’s Avalon Airshow, with the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first US Navy P-8A Poseidon production aircraft at the company’s Renton factory in Washington. The first of six low-rate initial production (LRIP) aircraft, the start of final assembly follows Spirit AeroSystems’ delivery of the P-8A fuselage via rail car to Boeing on March 7. “Our team has built
Lessor ILFC has dropped its order for 10 Airbus A380s, instead signing an MoU for 100 A320neos, plus it has also finalised a firm order for 33 Boeing 737-800s. After deferring its A380 deliveries last year by a year, ILFC’s decision to drop its A380 order has surprised few. The cancellation leaves A380 firm orders
The first of five Airbus A380s for China Southern Airlines has completed its maiden flight after completion of the final assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. The aircraft flew from Toulouse to Hamburg, Germany, where the cabin will be installed and it will be painted in full China Southern livery. China Southern Airlines will
