iscoverBoeing announced on March 11 that the 747-8 Freighter has achieved initial airworthiness, allowing test flights to operate with engineers on board, and clears the way for the second two test 747-8s to fly. “This is a critical milestone in our test and certification plan,” said Andy Hammer, test program manager for the 747-8. “With
United has signed a firm order for its 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, formalising a commitment originally announced in December 2009. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this
Airbus has announced that it will increase the production rate of its A320 Family lines, while Boeing has indicated that it is examining possibly raising output on its 737NG and 777 lines. From December Airbus will lift its production rate for the A320 Family to 36 per month, an additional two aircraft each month. The
The second Boeing 787, ZA002, has been transferred to Victorville, California, for three weeks of testing, which will include ground effects testing, marking the first time the 787 has been based outside of Washington State. “Victorville’s airfield is the former George Air Force Base,” said Randy Neville, chief pilot for ZA002. “There is ample ramp
Turkish Airlines has finalised an order for 10 Boeing 737-900ERs and 10 737-800s. The order was previously listed on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website as an unidentified customer. Turkish Airlines currently operates a fleet of 58 737NGs, as well as 47 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Hawaiian Airlines has ordered one additional Airbus A330-200, taking its commitments for the type to 10, comprised of seven ordered and three leased aircraft. Hawaiian also has options on a further five A330s, while it has also ordered six A350-800s, which will be delivered from 2017. Want to see more stories from trusted news sources?
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