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LAN Cargo has converted an option it was holding for an additional Boeing 777F freighter into a firm order. Want to see more stories from trusted news sources? Make Australian Aviation a preferred news source on Google. Click here to add Australian Aviation as a preferred news source.

Boeing says it is developing “minor” design changes to the 787’s power distribution panels and updates to the aircraft’s power distribution software in the wake of the electrical fire on 787 development aircraft ZA002 earlier this month which has led to the suspension of the flight test program. “We have successfully simulated key aspects of

Airbus has selected Goodrich to provide the main landing gear for the A350-1000 long range twin. The main gear on the -1000 is different to that on the smaller A350-800/900 models which will be supplied by Messier-Dowty. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest

Boeing has delivered the 900th 777, a 777-200LR handed over to Ethiopian Airlines at its Everett plant on November 17. “The 777-200LR is the only airplane that provides the range and efficiency that Ethiopian needs to service its long haul routes,” said Larry Loftis, Boeing Commercial Airplane’s vice president and general manager, 777 program. “And