Category: Civil Aviation

Airbus has started production of carbon fibre wings for its composite built A350 XWB, marking another step toward completion of the new widebody. Assembly of the 32 metre long wings is taking place at Airbus’s recently opened factory in Broughton, UK. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

Boeing has delivered its 100th 737-900ER airliner. The single aisle medium-range twinjet was launched in 2005 and has so far logged 414 orders from 16 customers. Boeing has used the jet to replace the larger 757, which ceased production in 2004. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

Airbus is set to begin flight testing of its first ‘Sharklet’ wingtip devices for the A320 Family of single aisle jetliners. Airbus claims the 2.5 metre tall drag reducing devices will cut fuel use by up to 3.5 per cent, saving an estimated 700 tonnes per aircraft in annual carbon emission – an amount similar

Boeing says a raft of fuel saving initiatives will eliminate some 3000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year during deliveries of its popular 777 jetliner. The initiatives include eliminating redundant engine tests, carefully planning delivery routes to cut down on fuel load and using electric carts instead of gas powered vehicles on the runway. This