The A350 XWB’s first flight: Fantastic…impressive…and quiet!
The world’s aviation sector moved to the rhythm of Airbus’ A350 XWB today as this new-generation jetliner performed its first flight – viewed by thousands…
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Bombardier gambles on big order payoff with new jet
(Reuters) – Canada’s Bombardier Inc is hoping to carve a new niche in the cutthroat airplane market with a fuel-efficient, medium-haul jet that makes its…
Air rivalry intensifies as Airbus A350 makes first flight
(Reuters) – After the Dreamliner, the Hushliner? Europe’s latest passenger jet, the Airbus A350, made its maiden flight on Friday and its chief salesman, opening…
Airbus A350 XWB first flight
The world’s aviation sector moved to the rhythm of Airbus’ A350 XWB today as this new-generation jetliner performed its first flight – viewed by thousands…
India’s Jet Airways names new CEO
(AFP) Jet Airways on Thursday appointed Gary Kenneth Toomey as its new chief executive, two months after a landmark deal in which Abu Dhabi-based Etihad…
GECAS Delivers Seven New Leased Boeing 737-800s to SAS
SHANNON, Ireland, June 13, 2013 – GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced it has delivered…
LIAT takes delivery of its first ATR-600
Caribbean carrier commences fleet upgrade to grow its customer base and route network Toulouse, 13 June 2013 Regional airline LIAT Limited has started its fleet…
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of its first A330-300
Carrier’s first widebody aircraft on lease from CIT 13 June 2013 Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A330-300 during a special ceremony in…
The A350 XWB “takes shape” online prior to its first flight
With the A350 XWB scheduled for its maiden flight on 14 June, Airbus has published the latest “Shaping Efficiency” newsletter with new highlights on this…
Industrial action in France
Industrial action in France is causing considerable disruption, with several hundred flights cancelled and long delays. Looking at all the flights across Europe, there is…
Singapore-bound JAL Dreamliner flight aborted
(AFP) A Singapore-bound Dreamliner flight had to be aborted mid-air after developing a glitch with its anti-icing system, its Japanese operator said on Tuesday, the…
Airbus sets A350 maiden flight for Friday
(Reuters) – Airbus has chosen Friday for the maiden flight of its newest jet, the A350, the European planemaker said. The flight will take place…
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