Civilian aviation news

Civilian aviation news June 29, 2009

Boeing Joins the Wing to Body for First 747-8 Freighter

EVERETT, Wash., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) has completed another milestone in the assembly of its first 747-8 Freighter by joining the wing…

Civilian aviation news June 28, 2009

Quantas Canceling order 15 Boeing 787’s

Australian carrier Qantas said Friday it was canceling an order for 15 Boeing 787s worth up to $3.1 billion at list prices, while delaying delivery…

Civilian aviation news June 23, 2009

Boeing Postpones 787 First Flight

EVERETT, Wash., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced that first flight of the 787 Dreamliner will be postponed due to a need…

Civilian aviation news June 23, 2009

Airbus delivers first A320 assembled in China

Airbus today delivered the first A320 aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line China (FALC) in Tianjin. At a grand ceremony, the aircraft was handed…

Civilian aviation news June 22, 2009

Virgin Atlantic Airways commits to ten new Airbus A330 aircraft

British based Virgin Atlantic Airways, has signed a firm contract to buy six Airbus A330-300 long-range aircraft, and is leasing a further four from AerCap….

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2009

Airbus wins commitments worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show

Airbus announced commitments during the 2009 Paris Air Show for 127 aircraft, valued at some US$12.9 billion. These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft…

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2009

Turkish Airlines to acquire seven more Airbus A330s

Turkish Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for seven Airbus A330 widebody aircraft. The order includes two of the increased take-off weight version…

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2009

Paramount Airways commits to 10 Airbus A321 aircraft

Chennai based Paramount Airways, one of India’s leading domestic premium airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy ten A321 aircraft with an…

Civilian aviation news June 18, 2009

Wizz Air commits to buy 50 Airbus A320s

The low cost low fare carrier prepares for the future Wizz Air, the largest Central and Eastern European low cost – low fare airline, has…

Civilian aviation news June 18, 2009

Final Assembly Begins on First Boeing 787 Dreamliner for ANA

EVERETT, Wash., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Final assembly has begun on the first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner destined for delivery to launch customer ANA…

Civilian aviation news June 18, 2009

Bombardier Announces IBEX Will Fly CRJ700 NextGen Airliners in Japan

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that IBEX Airlines of Japan will operate four CRJ700 NextGen airliners. These four aircraft are part of an order that was…

Civilian aviation news June 18, 2009

Rolls-Royce to power AirAsia X in order worth up to $1.8BN

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will power AirAsia X aircraft in an order worth up to US$1.8bn at list prices. Trent XWB engines have…

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