Category: Civil Aviation

Boeing has announced the completion of final gauntlet testing for its first 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner, a crucial step toward the aircraft’s first flight. Finishing an extensive two-day period of evaluation on late Sunday (March 13), the gauntlet test simulated flight conditions to test systems and ensure flight readiness. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Boeing has selected Texas-based firm Leading Edge Aviation Services to paint all 787 Dreamliners assembled at the manufacturer’s South Carolina final assembly and delivery facility. Specialising in commercial and military aircraft painting, Leading Edge will apply each South Carolina assembled Dreamliner’s final paint scheme and customer livery at its Amarillo, Texas facility. This content is

Airbus and Boeing have announced firm orders from Cathay Pacific for 15 A330-300s and 10 777-300ERs respectively, as the airline looks set to grow its fleet to match increasing market demand. “Our latest order reflects our confidence that the A330 will continue to meet our needs well into the future, both economically and operationally, as

Lessor ILFC has dropped its order for 10 Airbus A380s, instead signing an MoU for 100 A320neos, plus it has also finalised a firm order for 33 Boeing 737-800s. After deferring its A380 deliveries last year by a year, ILFC’s decision to drop its A380 order has surprised few. The cancellation leaves A380 firm orders