Longer Range 777 Boeing is looking at developing an ultra long-range 777-200 variant as a possible alternative to the currently planned short-bodied -100X. The -100X is intended also to have a very long range capability, but operators have indicated a preference for a variant combining that capability with increased seating capacity and therefore lower seat-kilometre

Commercial Expected ILFC Orders Big Leasing company ILFC has ordered a total of 38 various Airbus airliners, including the first orders for the recently launched A330-200, and 18 additional Boeing 777s. ILFC’s Airbus order comprises 26 members of the widebody A330/A340 family — 13 of the new long-range A330-200 twins, one A330-300, and 12 A340-300s

Under New Management The election of a new Federal Government complete with a significant mandate for change will hopefully be the breath of fresh air that aviation on every level so desperately needs. Gone in one fell stroke is Laurie Brereton, a minister who made few friends in his secondary portfolio of aviation and transport,