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Airbus BelugaXL (Image: S. Ramadier/Airbus)

Successful first flight for the Airbus BelugaXL OST

20/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its latest Out-Sized Transport (OST) aircraft, the Beluga XL. The Aircraft landed at Toulouse at 14:41 hrs local time after successfully completing its first test flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes just south of Airbus headquarters. The test flight was carried out [read more]

An artists rendering of the new Spaceport Cornwall

Virgin Orbit agreement to launch satellites from Cornwall

15/07/2018 3 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Virgin Orbit has entered into a partnership agreement with Spaceport Cornwall which will see satellite launches return to the UK for the first time in 50 years. The partnership with Satellite launch provider, Virgin Orbit, will see launches from a Spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay by 2021, using a modified Boeing [read more]

JetBlue is first to order newly renamed Airbus A220

12/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

US low-cost carrier JetBlue is the first airline to order the newly renamed Airbus A220 airliner. JetBlue has signed a commitment for 60 of the jets, formerly known as the Bombardier C-Series. The C-Series was officially brought into the Airbus family on Tuesday when it was renamed as the A220. The order [read more]

Airbus A220-300 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Airbus renames C-Series to A220

10/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus has renamed the C-Series 100 and 300 to the A220-100 and A220-300 respectively following it taking control of Bombardier. In a ceremony in Toulouse today, Airbus officially welcomed the two newest members of its family of A series Commercial aircraft and the first not carry the traditional 3 designations. Airbus [read more]

Super Hercules to fly at Farnborough 2018

09/07/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that the LM-100J Super Hercules will take to the skies at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018. The LM-100J will participate will be on static display and flying in the shows daily flying schedule. The LM-100J is a variant of the C-130J Super Hercules designed as a commercial freighter. [read more]

Airbus C-Series deal comes into effect

02/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The deal which sees Airbus take a majority stake in the company set up to produce Bombardier C-Series jets came into effect yesterday. The Company, C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership is now owned by Airbus 50.01%, Bombardier 34% and Investissement Québec 16%. Airbus SAS, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus [read more]

797 another step closer for Boeing after Delta talks

30/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Boeing’s new middle-market aeroplane, likely to be dubbed the 797, is another step closer to reality after talks with Delta Airlines. The Seattle based airframer has had discussions with Delta with a view to them launching the aircraft. Delta is looking to replace around 100 of the ageing middle-market aircraft it [read more]

Norwegian 737 Max Seats (Image: Norwegian)

Norwegian gets first 737 Max with upgraded seats

29/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max with an upgraded, slimmer seat that promises more space for passengers. The 737 Max will be used on transatlantic routes from Edinburgh airport and the seats have been specifically designed for more comfort on longer routes. Norwegian says it will [read more]

BelugaXL roll out (Image: JV Reymonden/Airbus)

First BelugaXL shows off its true colours

28/06/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

The first BelugaXL, Airbus’ latest oversized transport aircraft, has come out of the paint shop today in full livery. Wearing a “smile” livery that was chosen by employees the Airbus A330OST Beluga XL will now undergo ground testing ahead of its first flight in a few weeks. The livery was chosen [read more]

FedEx Express Boeing 777F (Image: FedEx Express)

Boeing gets big freighter order from Fedex Express

27/06/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

Seattle based airframer Boeing has won an order for 24 freighter aircraft from cargo specialist, FedEx Express. The order consists of 12 Boeing 767 and 12 Boeing 777 Freighters bringing the total number of freighters sold in 2018 to 50 for Boeing. Boeing has a firm lead over rivals Airbus when [read more]