iscoverChina has become the first country outside the United States to take delivery of 1000 Boeing aircraft, reflecting the country’s growing involvement in Boeing production. According to the U.S. jet maker, more than 7000 Boeing aircraft worldwide include major parts and assemblies produced in China, with Chinese companies contributing to all current Boeing production aircraft.
Shareholders of Airbus parent EADS have approved sweeping corporate changes that abandon a Franco-German power sharing agreement in favor of what the company’s leaders described as “emancipation” from political influence. The new rules would dissolve a pact that gives France, Germany and Spain veto rights on strategic decisions. Instead, an expanded board of 12 people
Airbus Military has signed an formal agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia to develop the NC212i light utility transport aircraft. The agreement, signed at the LIMA Airshow in Malaysia, outlines plans for joint development, manufacturing and commercialisation of the aircraft, which was launched in November. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
While Boeing says a test flight of its troubled 787 Dreamliner has gone according to script, the aircraft could face a new setback as the FAA reportedly mulls limiting the 787’s ETOPS limits. A 787 took to the skies on Monday for the first time since the model was grounded in mid-January after batteries overheated
A pair of flight-ready engines have been installed on the first Airbus A350 XWB test aircraft as the aircraft maker prepares to commence flight testing in the coming months. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines have been installed alongside a Honeywell HGT1700 auxiliary power unit at Airbus’ production facilities in Toulouse, France. With that done, A350
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a firm order for 16 A321neo aircraft, confirming a memorandum of understanding announced in January. “As our Airbus fleet expands, so does our destination network,” said Mark Dunkerley, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. “Our fleet of A330s has prompted great response from our customers and employees alike. And the addition
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