Category: Civil Aviation

Boeing and Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corporation announced today a firm order for 60 737 MAX 8 and 15 737 MAX 9 airliners, with reconfirmation rights for 25 additional 737 MAXs. The order, with a list-price value of $7.2 billion, represents the first 737 MAX order by a leasing company. “The 737 MAX is an

Airbus has released new artwork of a concept airliner displaying what it thinks passenger jets might look like by 2050. The concept features some striking departures from current generation aircraft, including partially embedded engines nestled between ultra-long wings and a sweeping, U-shaped tail. More strikingly, passengers would be able to stare out into the firmament

Boeing delivered 150 new commercial airliners during the second quarter of 2012. Over the three months to the end of June, the manufacturer delivered 109 737NGs, 22 777s, seven 747s, six 767s and six 787s. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this

Virgin Australia has announced that it has placed an order for 23 Boeing 737-8 MAXes and four options, with the aircraft to be delivered from 2019 to 2021. “The Boeing 737 has formed a critical part of the Virgin Australia fleet over the past decade thanks to its reliability, comfort and fuel efficiency” says Virgin