United formalises A350 order
United has signed a firm order for its 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, formalising a commitment originally announced in December 2009. ”With this order we are investing in United’s future, gaining a widebody aircraft that will help us reduce operating... [Continue reading]
Airframers to boost production rates
Airbus has announced that it will increase the production rate of its A320 Family lines, while Boeing has indicated that it is examining possibly raising output on its 737NG and 777 lines. From December Airbus will lift its production rate for the A320... [Continue reading]
787 testing moves to Victorville
The second Boeing 787, ZA002, has been transferred to Victorville, California, for three weeks of testing, which will include ground effects testing, marking the first time the 787 has been based outside of Washington State. “Victorville’s... [Continue reading]
Turkish Airlines finalises 737 order
Turkish Airlines has finalised an order for 10 Boeing 737-900ERs and 10 737-800s. The order was previously listed on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website as an unidentified customer. Turkish Airlines currently operates a fleet of 58 737NGs, as well... [Continue reading]
Hawaiian orders additional A330
Hawaiian Airlines has ordered one additional Airbus A330-200, taking its commitments for the type to 10, comprised of seven ordered and three leased aircraft. Hawaiian also has options on a further five A330s, while it has also ordered six A350-800s,... [Continue reading]
Fokker 100 to be reborn?
Long held plans to put the Fokker 100 back into production have gained a boost, with the Dutch government providing a loan to fund the development of a prototype new generation version of the aircraft. NG Aircraft, which is a successor to the Rekoff company... [Continue reading]
ATR 42-600 commences flight testing
The first ATR 42-600 made its first flight at Toulouse on March 4, kicking off a 75 hour flight test campaign ahead of the type’s expected entry into service in 2011. The two hour maiden flight saw the aircraft undergo tests of the engines, avionics,... [Continue reading]
Somon Air orders 737s
Tajikistan based carrier Somon Air has ordered two Boeing 737-900ERs, valued at US$163m (A$181m) at list prices. Somon is Tajikistan’s first private full service airline and operates two 737-800s from Dushanbe to cities in Russia, Germany, Turkey and... [Continue reading]
Boeing to close Bankstown facility in 2012
Boeing has announced that it will consolidate its Australian manufacturing operations at Fisherman’s Bend in Victoria, leading to the closing of its Bankstown operations in 2012, resulting in some redundancies. The company says that the decision to... [Continue reading]
ILFC delays A380 deliveries
Giant lessor International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has delayed delivery of the 10 Airbus A380s it has on order by one year. The company was scheduled to take five of the aircraft in 2013, followed by three the next year and two the year after... [Continue reading]
United confirms 787 order
United Airlines and Boeing have confirmed an order for 25 787-8s and 50 options, valued at US$4.2bn (A$4.7bn) at list prices. United is intending to use the 787s to replace its 767-300s used on international services. The carrier has also announced its... [Continue reading]
