Boeing adds two more 787s to test fleet
Boeing has announced that it will add a further two 787s to its flight test program for the type after announcing recently that delivery of the first aircraft will be delayed until the middle for the first quarter of 2011. Unlike the six aircraft originally... [Continue reading]
Lessor signs MoU for SSJ100s
US lessor Willis Lease Finance Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase four Sukhoi SuperJet 100s and four options. The agreement is valued at US$300m (A$330m), with the first aircraft expected to be delivered in 2012. Read More →
RR denies engine failure link to 787 delay
Rolls-Royce says that there is no link between the uncontained failure of a Trent 1000 during ground testing and the delay in delivering the first 787. The engine manufacturer said in a statement to Australian Aviation that the failure of the engine... [Continue reading]
A350 production commences in Germany
Airbus Germany started work on a major wing component for the A350 XWB at its production facility in Stade on August 31 in a ceremony attended by Airbus CEO Tom Enders, as well as senior German government officials. The first component being manufactured... [Continue reading]
Air China switches 787 order to -9s
Air China has become the latest carrier to change an order for 787-8s to the larger -9 variant, and now expects to receive its aircraft from 2015. Air China first placed its order for 15 787-8s in 2005 and had been expected to take delivery in 2008.... [Continue reading]
New aviation and aerospace body launched
The Victorian government has helped to fund the launch of the Australian Association of Aviation and Aerospace Industries (A4I), which it says will provide a strong, unified voice for the sector, allowing it to drive exports and jobs growth. “We wanted... [Continue reading]
Smart Aviation orders Q400s
Egypt based Smart Aviation has ordered two Bombardier Q400s and taken options on a further three. Smart Aviation is the business jet operation of EgyptAir, and the Q400s will be operated by a new subsidiary on scheduled and charter operations in the... [Continue reading]
Boeing shuffles program managers ahead of possible 747-8 delay
Boeing has shuffled a number of its senior executives which some commentators claim will help it to deal with another delay to the delivery of the first 747-8 Freighter. Under the changes, current vice president of aircraft programs Pat Shanahan will... [Continue reading]
787 delivery pushed to 2011
Boeing has announced yet another delay to the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, with All Nippon Airlines now expected to take delivery of the aircraft in the middle of the first quarter of 2011. In a statement, Boeing announced that the revision... [Continue reading]
Rolls-Royce files lawsuit against Pratt & Whitney
Rolls-Royce has filed a lawsuit against Pratt & Whitney’s parent company United Technologies Corporation alleging that Pratt violated a patent on the Engine Alliance GP7200 and PW1000G. Rolls-Royce is alleging that Pratt has violated a patent it... [Continue reading]
First CSeries engine assembled
Pratt & Whitney will shortly start testing on the first PW1524G engine, marking a key milestone for the engine that will power the Bombardier CSeries. Pratt held a ‘Last Bolt’ ceremony at its Middletown, Connecticut production facility for the... [Continue reading]
