Category: Civil Aviation

China Southern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier, and the 10th worldwide, to take delivery of the 787. The aircraft is the first of 10 of the type for the airline. Before beginning international services, including to Sydney, China Southern will operate the 787 on domestic flights. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787-9. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule on May 30 in Everett. The 787-9 fuselage is stretched by 6 metres, carrying 40 more passengers an additional 300nm (555km) while using 20 per cent less fuel than similarly sized airplanes, Boeing promises. This

Charter specialist MyJet has officially opened its new $1.5 million headquarters and fixed base operation in Bendigo, relocating from its former facilities at Essendon. The purpose-built facility – the largest private investment in Bendigo Airport in more than 40 years – can house up to five aircraft, including three turboprop or jet aircraft. It also

Singapore Airlines has become the first airline to commit to Boeing’s as yet unlaunched stretch of the 787, the 787-10X, and at the same time has placed a significant reorder for Airbus’s A350-900, committing to 30 of each type. The Singapore flag carrier says the 787-10X order is contingent on Boeing formally launching the aircraft,