iscoverRUAG Aerospace’s development Dornier 228 Next Generation made its first flight on November 12, shortly after a rollout ceremony of the 19-seat utility aircraft. The aircraft, which is based on an original Do228-212 airframe but has been modified with an upgraded avionics suite, engines and new five-blade propellers, rolled out in a ceremony at RUAG’s
Newly launched Dakar based carrier Senegal Airlines has signed a letter of intent for four Airbus A320s and two A330s. The new airline, which is predominately privately owned, will replace Air Senegal International and launch services in early 2010 to destinations in Africa and Europe. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Embraer, General Electric and Amyris signed a memorandum of understanding on November 18 which will see the companies collaborate on the development of renewable jet fuels. “Greening the skies is a rather complex subject and requires broad industry expertise and commitment,” says Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer president & CEO. “The partnership with top level players
The first 747-8 Freighter emerged from the paint hangar at Boeing’s Everett facility on the night of November 17 sporting a special ‘light’ corporate livery. The livery, which Boeing says saves time and expense compared to the full Boeing house colours (and is similar to that on 787 test aircraft ZA005), features a white fuselage
Rolls-Royce has won an order to provide Trent 700 engines to power 20 Airbus A330s ordered by Air China. The agreement, which includes a long term Total Care service, is valued at US$1.5bn (A$1.6bn). The A330s will be delivered from 2011. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh told Reuters on November 15 that he does not expect that the company will have to cut production on its 737 line, despite the downturn in air travel markets. “We don’t anticipate that we are going to be down from the 31 (per month) we are at today,” he
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