The Boeing 787 has received certification from both the US FAA and Europe’s EASA in a ceremony at Everett on August 26, clearing it to enter passenger service later this year with launch customer Japan’s ANA. FAA administrator Randy Babbitt presented the type certificate to 787 chief pilot Mike Carriker and 787 VP and chief
Bombardier Aerospace has announced the retirement of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president, Gary Scott, effective from October 1. Scott, who first joined the company as New Commercial Aircraft Program president in 2004, is retiring to”devote more time to his family who need him at this time.” This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Delta Airlines has placed an order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs. The order, which is valued at US$8.5 billion at list prices, will see the aircraft gradually replace Delta’s ageing Boeing 757s, 767s and Airbus A320s on domestic routes from 2013 through to 2018. All 100 737-900ERs will be fitted with Boeing’s new Sky Interior. This
ATR has begun deliveries of its updated -600 series development of the ATR 72, handing over two 72-600 turboprops to launch customer Royal Air Maroc (RAM) in a ceremony at Toulouse on August 19 ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato noted the importance of the turboprop’s first delivery, as the manufacturer begins to “ramp up” deliveries next
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have certified Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter, after the aircraft cleared the final two test requirements ahead of its expected service entry next month. Having been granted an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) and an Amended Production Certificate (APC) from the FAA, as well as an
Thai Airways International has finalised an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs, in a deal worth US$1.7 billion. The order, which follows on an original agreement with Boeing at this year’s Paris Airshow, will expand Thai’s 777 fleet to 39 aircraft. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue