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
Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs and two 777-200ER variants, as the airline prepares to cater for an expected demand following a number of upcoming sporting events over the next several years. “These Boeing 777 airplanes will strengthen our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from
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
The first of five Airbus A380s for China Southern Airlines has completed its maiden flight after completion of the final assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. The aircraft flew from Toulouse to Hamburg, Germany, where the cabin will be installed and it will be painted in full China Southern livery. This content is available
Boeing has announced the successful completion of the first engine runs for its 747-8 Intercontinental, a key milestone in preparing the aircraft for first flight. Engine runs began at 11:57 hours local time on Tuesday, lasting approximately two hours and 45 minutes. During initial engine runs, engines were started and operated at various power settings