Category: Civil Aviation

Boeing and Singapore Airlines have finalised a deal for eight 777-300ERs valued at $2.4 billion. The airline said the order was part of an ongoing fleet expansion and modernisation program. The deal brings Singapore’s total 777 orders to 85, including 27 of the 777-ER long-range variant. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Boeing’s banner week continued Thursday as the US aerospace giant announced deals  for 55 of its 737 airliners from leasing company Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The deal includes a commitment for 35 next generation 737 MAX single aisle jetliners and firm orders for 20 737-800s. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

Bombardier Aerospace has received orders for 10 CS300 jetliners from Turkish carrier Atlasjet Havacilik. The deal is valued at US$776 million and includes options for five additional CS300s, Bombardier said. The Pratt & Whitney PW1500G powered single aisle aircraft is scheduled to begin delivery in 2013 and is aimed at the 100- to 149-seat market.

The first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to undergo change incorporation work has left Boeing’s facility in San Antonio, Texas, and should be delivered to Japan Air Lines soon. During change incorporation, aircraft  built prior to final certification are updated to reflect production specifications. Boeing said work on the 787s includes installing electronic and mechanical equipment, completing