- Emirates Wants New Boeing Jet Put Through 'Hell on Earth' in Testing[Nov. 19, 2019]
Emirates, the largest customer of Boeing's upcoming 777x aircraft, wants the plane to be put through "hell on Earth" in testing to ensure it is safe to fly and meets performance expectations, the president of the Gulf airline said on Tuesday.
- Airbus Lands US$30 Billion in New Orders for Planes[Nov. 18, 2019]
Airbus (EADSF) has secured two major orders from airlines based in the United Arab Emirates, jumping out to an early lead over rival Boeing in the race for new business at the Dubai Airshow.
- KLM Firms Up Order for E195-E2 Jets and Adds Six Further Aircraft[Nov. 12, 2019]
Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from Embraer lessor partners Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing. The order was previously announced as a Letter of Intent for 15 firm orders with 20 purchase rights at the Paris Air Show earlier this year. With all purchase rights exercised the deal would have a value of USD 2.48 billion.
- BOC Aviation Delivers Two Airbus A321Neo Aircraft to Sichuan Airlines[Nov. 14, 2019]
BOC Aviation Limited ("BOC Aviation" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has delivered the final two of five Airbus A321NEO aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines. These aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines, and were delivered from the Company's existing order book.
- BelugaXL Receives EASA Type Certification[Nov. 13, 2019]
The BelugaXL has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020.
- Fiji Airways Takes Delivery of Its First of Two A350 XWBs[Nov. 18, 2019]
Fiji Airways has become the first airline from the South Pacific region to take delivery of the A350 XWB, the world's most modern all new wide-body aircraft. The A350-900 which was delivered following a ceremony in Toulouse, is the first of two A350 XWBs that will join Fiji Airways' fleet. Both aircraft are being leased from Dubai-based DAE Capital. The aircraft are the first to be directly purchased by DAE Capital from Airbus.
- BOC Aviation Delivers First of Ten Airbus A320Neo Aircraft to Air China[Nov. 18, 2019]
BOC Aviation Limited ("BOC Aviation" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has delivered the first of ten new Airbus A320NEO aircraft to Air China. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines.
- Boeing, Airbus Kept in Suspense over Big Dubai Jet Deals[Nov. 18, 2019]
Airbus and Boeing fought to save billions of dollars of jet deals on Sunday as host airline Emirates kept the Dubai Airshow in suspense over dozens of tentative orders designed to fine-tune the world's largest international airline network.
- Boeing Says Timing of 737 MAX Return in Hands of Regulators[Nov. 16, 2019]
Boeing moved on Saturday to ease tensions with regulators over the return to service of its 737 MAX, saying it was up to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and its global counterparts to approve changes to the jet in the wake of two accidents.
- Jet Grounding and Delays Overshadow Dubai Airshow[Nov. 15, 2019]
An eight-month crisis over the grounding of Boeing's 737 MAX jets and widespread industrial delays are setting an unpredictable backdrop to next week's Dubai Airshow, with some airlines reviewing fleet plans even as others look for bargains.