Boeing has celebrated the second anniversary of the 777 freighter’s entry into service by highlighting the type’s strong in-service performance. According to the manufacturer, the global fleet of 39 777 freighters currently in service with nine airlines has amassed approximately 120,000 flying hours and has a daily utilisation of 11.34 hours. Schedule reliability has also
Embraer Executive Jets has expanded its service centre at Bradley International Airport, Connecticut, to include full maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the growing northeastern US fleet of Phenom and Legacy business jets. Embraer first opened the service centre at Bradley International Airport in 2008 and had operated solely as an Aircraft on Ground
Worldwide shipments of general aviation aircraft in 2010 declined for the third year in a row to 2015 units, down 11.4 per cent on 2009’s total of 2274, reports the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Billings in fact rose by 1.2 percent to $19.7 billion, driven by deliveries of long-range, large-cabin aircraft, but overall business
Gulfstream will showcase three of its premier business jets at Avalon’s Australian International Airshow 2011. The business jet manufacturer will bring its high speed G150, long range G450 and ultra-long range G550 aircraft to Avalon for static display between March 1 and 6. Several members of the company’s sales team will be present at the
Embraer’s Legacy 650 large executive jet has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The US FAA approval follows Brazilian ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in October 2010. “This important approval of our new long range large cabin Legacy 650 executive jet opens the way for
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner made its 1000th flight on Wednesday February 23, marking yet a key milestone in the aircraft’s delayed flight test program. Seven 787 development aircraft are currently participating in flight testing, with February 23’s landing of test aircraft ZA004 at Yuma International Airport counting as the 1000th official flight. The 787 program is
