- Boeing 747-8 Freighter Concludes Flight Tests[Aug. 03, 2011]
Boeing Co. on Wednesday said it had completed flight tests mandated by the government on the cargo version of its revamped 747 jumbo jet, putting the aircraft maker on track to deliver the first plane next month.
- Tibet Airlines to Receive Its Second A319 Aug. 5[Aug. 03, 2011]
China's Tibet Airlines will receive its second Airbus A319 plane -- also the carrier's second aircraft on Aug. 5, CARNOC.com reported Wednesday.
- Aeromexico, Boeing Conduct First Biofuel Transcontinental Flight[Aug. 03, 2011]
Boeing Co. said one of its aircraft owned by Aeromexico conducted the first commercial transcontinental flight powered by a biofuel, arriving in Madrid from Mexico City this afternoon.
- Boeing Delivers Milestone 737 with High-Altitude/High-Temperature Operation Features[Aug. 01, 2011]
Boeing has reached a major milestone with Xiamen Airlines by delivering a Next-Generation 737-700. This is the 50th directly ordered Boeing airplane delivered to Xiamen Airlines and incorporates both the High-Altitude/High-Temperature Airport Operations Feature Package and the new Boeing Sky Interior.
- Boeing, Korean Air Announce Order for Two Additional 737-900ERs[Aug. 01, 2011]
Boeing and Korean Air today announced an order for two additional Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range) jetliners. The new airplanes will be fitted with the new Boeing Sky Interior and the order is valued at US$171.6 million at Boeing list prices.
- EADS Eyes Higher 2012 Profit as Airbus Orders Surge[Jul. 29, 2011]
EADS, whose Airbus unit has outpaced U.S. rival Boeing in the battle for plane orders so far this year, forecast a significant rise in operating profit next year as demand for aircraft grows.
- Lufthansa Confirms US$2.8 Billion Airbus Jet Order[Jul. 27, 2011]
Germany's Lufthansa has confirmed an order for 30 A320neo-family aircraft worth US$2.8 billion at list prices, manufacturer Airbus said on Wednesday.
- Boeing CEO: Re-Engined 737 "Low Risk, Low Capital"[Jul. 28, 2011]
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney said the company's decision to re-engine the 737NG instead of developing and producing an all-new aircraft was reached after months of careful consideration leading to the conclusion that there was much less risk in re-engining.
- Analysts Estimate American Airlines Will Pay US$40 Million Each for A320neos[Jul. 26, 2011]
Based on information in American Airlines' regulatory filings, analysts at Wells Fargo say the carrier will pay about an average US$40 million for its A320neos from Airbus in the blockbuster order announced last week.
- Iberia Firms up Order for Eight A330-300s, Selects GE CF6 Engines[Jul. 27, 2011]
Iberia and British Airways parent International Airlines Group firmed up an order for eight Airbus A330-300s plus eight options. GE CF6-80E1 engines were selected to power the aircraft, which will begin delivering in 2013. The engine deal is valued at US$200 million at list prices.