iscoverThe European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved both Airbus A330-200 and -300 models for ETOPS (Extended-Range Operations for two-engined aircraft) “beyond 180 minutes”. The new capability will be available as a customer-selectable option which extends the diversion distance potentially up to 1700 nm. This distance corresponds to a maximum ETOPS diversion time for the
Airbus has launched its new ‘sharklet’ wingtip device for A320 Family aircraft, which promise “at least” a 3.5 per cent fuel burn improvement over longer flights, with an order commitment from Air New Zealand. One of the 14 A320s recently ordered by Air New Zealand will be the first aircraft delivered with the ‘sharklet’ in
Boeing has completed the side-of-body modification on the first 787 and shortly expects to conduct validation testing, ahead of the delayed airliner’s first flight, which it still expects to make by the end of the year. The modification involved installing new fittings at 34 stringer points within the wing-body joint, and was completed on the
Boeing has announced that its first 747-8 Freighter was towed out of the Everett, Washington, factory on November 12 in preparation to start its flight test program. “It is very rewarding to see this airplane transition to the flight test phase,” said Mo Yahyavi, 747 program vice president and general manager. “Our employees, suppliers and
Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr helped to officially launch the new Australian Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AusAMRC) in Melbourne on November 13. The centre, which is a partnership between Swinburne University of Technology and Boeing, will improve Australia’s global competitiveness in aerospace manufacturing. It is initially being housed in
Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum told reporters on November 11 that delivery of some of its Airbus A380s due for delivery next year will be delayed, but also noted that the airline may also order more of the type. Sheikh Ahmed said the carrier will take delivery of two A380s in December and
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