Category: Civil Aviation

Ethopian Airlines and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) have conducted their first 787 flights since the aircraft type was grounded more three months ago. On April 27 Ethopian operated the world’s first 787 commercial flight since the US FAA approved design changes to enhance the robustness of battery systems aboard the aircraft. This content is available

China Aviation Supplies (CAS) has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 42 A320 family aircraft and 18 A330s. CAS has been a long-standing customer of Airbus. At the end of March, some 750 A320 family aircraft were in operation with 14 Chinese airlines and more than 110 A330s in service with six

British Airways will buy 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and has signed for 18 options as part of the airline’s ongoing long-haul aircraft fleet renewal strategy. IAG, owner of British Airways and Iberia, has also secured commercial terms and delivery slots that could lead to firm orders for Iberia. Firm orders will only be made when

Boeing will begin installing FAA-approved modifications to the existing fleet of 787s and to new-build aircraft, clearing the way for the beleaguered aircraft to return to service. In a statement Boeing said the FAA approval begins the process of returning the 787 to flight “with continued confidence in the safety and reliability of this game-changing