iscoverKLM regional subsidiary KLM Cityhopper has converted options for five more E-190 jets into firm orders. Deliveries of the new E-190s are expected to begin in the first half of 2012, with KLM Cityhopper retaining options for two more jets from Embraer. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member
Airbus has signed an agreement with the Spanish government and flagship carrier Iberia Airlines to develop a biofuel ‘value chain’, intended for commercial use. Bringing together farmers, oil refiners and airlines, the value chain agreement aims to promote and back initiatives to develop a complete biofuel production chain for Spanish aviation, using sustainable resources from
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has found Boeing received billions of dollars worth of illegal government subsidies to fund its commercial aircraft line, according to a report published on March 31. The WTO has found that Boeing received US$5.3 billion in illegal government subsidies to develop and build new aircraft, the most prominent of which
SuperJet International has announced the completion of the first flightcrew training course for six pilots from Russia’s Aeroflot, who will be the first to fly the SuperJet 100 in service. The 24 day type rating course saw Aeroflot crews complete classroom computer based training tutorials and instruction on a flight training device, before transitioning onto a
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has finalised an order for 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, in a deal worth approximately US$2.8 billion at list prices. Citing a need to meet growing airline demand for long haul passenger aircraft, the recent announcement now brings GECAS’s order to a total of 53 777s, with 41 of those being
COMAC (the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has signed a long-term strategic cooperation (LSC) framework agreement with Bombardier to cooperate on commercial aircraft development, marketing and support. Signed in Shanghai on March 24, the LSC will see COMAC and Bombardier share technology, knowledge and expertise in aircraft manufacturing, and collaborate in marketing, customer relationship and
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