747-8F makes first flight
The first 747-8 Freighter successfully made its first flight on February 8 from Paine Field, albeit after a slight delay due to weather conditions. Piloted by 747 chief pilot Mark Feuerstein and Captain Tom Inrich, the aircraft took off at 12:39pm local time and underwent a three hour, nine minute test flight over western Washington, where it underwent tests for basic handling qualities and engine performance. The aircraft reached a cruising altitude of 17,000ft and a speed of up to 230kt. "It was a real privilege to be at the controls of this great airplane on its first flight, representing the thousands ...
Udvar-Hazy retires from ILFC
Long time CEO of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) Steven Udzar-Hazy stepped down from the lessor on February 5, after parent American International Group (AIG) decided not to sell the company. "On behalf of AIG, I would like to thank Steve for his tireless service to ILFC," said Robert H Benmosche, AIG president and CEO. "We are grateful for the work he has done to continue ILFC's leadership in the industry." Udvar-Hazy co-founded ILFC in 1973 with Leslie and Lou Gonda. In 1990 the company was acquired by AIG, but Udvar-Hazy stayed on as its chairman and CEO, and most recently was part ...
Strategic to fly Perth-Bali?
Strategic Airlines is reportedly putting the finishing touches to plans to begin flights on the crowded Perth-Denpasar (Bali) route three times a week from June. According to a report in The West Australian newspaper by Australian Aviation contributor Geoffrey Thomas, executives from Strategic will be in Perth this week to discuss dates and timings for the proposed services with the travel industry. If these are confirmed, it appears likely that Strategic would use its Perth based A320, which operates services to Derby three times a week, to operate the services. It appears that should the Perth services be confirmed that Strategic may ...
Bombardier deliveries and orders down over 2009
Bombardier Aerospace announced on February 5 that it delivered 302 aircraft for the year ending January 31, and received net orders for only 11 aircraft over the year, compared to orders for 367 in the previous year. For the 12 month period, the Canadian manufacturer delivered 121 commercial aircraft, comprised of 60 CRJ series and 61 Q series aircraft, as well as 176 business aircraft. The company also delivered five amphibious CL-415s. Net orders were adversely impacted by major cancellations for business jets, which finished the year with net cancellations for 85 aircraft. Orders for commercial jets were 23 per cent lower ...
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747-8F makes first flight
The first 747-8 Freighter successfully made its first flight on February 8 from Paine Field, albeit after a slight delay due to weather conditions. Piloted by 747 chief pilot Mark Feuerstein and Captain Tom Inrich, the aircraft took off at 12:39pm local time and underwent a three hour, nine minute test flight over...
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Udvar-Hazy retires from ILFC
Long time CEO of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) Steven Udzar-Hazy stepped down from the lessor on February 5, after parent American International Group (AIG) decided not to sell the company. “On behalf of AIG, I would like to thank Steve for his tireless service to ILFC,” said Robert H...
[Continue reading: Udvar-Hazy retires from ILFC]
Strategic to fly Perth-Bali?
Strategic Airlines is reportedly putting the finishing touches to plans to begin flights on the crowded Perth-Denpasar (Bali) route three times a week from June. According to a report in The West Australian newspaper by Australian Aviation contributor Geoffrey Thomas, executives from Strategic will be in Perth this...
[Continue reading: Strategic to fly Perth-Bali?]
Bombardier deliveries and orders down over 2009
Bombardier Aerospace announced on February 5 that it delivered 302 aircraft for the year ending January 31, and received net orders for only 11 aircraft over the year, compared to orders for 367 in the previous year. For the 12 month period, the Canadian manufacturer delivered 121 commercial aircraft, comprised of...
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