Category: Civil Aviation

Superjet International says that the Sukhoi SuperJet 100 (SSJ100) is nearing certification, with all major flight test programs now completed. “We’ve already gone through the most challenging testing certification programs. As per our estimations our team has already covered 90 per cent of the overall certification testing scope. Now we are finalising avionics safety failure

Boeing has announced that Saudi Arabian Airlines has placed an order for 12 Boeing 777-300ERs with options on a further 10. The airline has also ordered eight 787s, which have been transferred from an order previously placed by Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO. Want to see more stories from trusted news sources? Make Australian Aviation a preferred

Boeing has increased its forecast for the demand for new aircraft from China, citing the continued strong performance of the country’s economy. “China is one of the world’s fastest growing and dynamic aviation markets, driven by the urbanisation of China, the growth of its economy and ever-increasing personal wealth,” said Randy Tinseth, vice president of

Lessor BOC Aviation has ordered eight Boeing 777-300ERs valued at approximately US$2.2bn (A$2.2bn). BOC, which is a subsidiary of the Bank of China, says the aircraft will be placed on long term lease with Thai Airways International. BOC has also placed an order for 30 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, with the aircraft to be delivered