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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]

Dowty Propellers’ propeller blade production site in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire began operations in 2015 (Image: Dowty Propellors)

Dowty Propellers wants to return to Gloucestershire

23/06/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

Dowty Propellers has said it wants to return to Gloucestershire nearly 3 1/2 years after a fire destroyed its Staverton base. The GE Aviation owned company manufactures integrated propeller systems for modern turboprop aircraft such as the C130J and Antonov AN132-D but is most famous for building Propellers for both the [read more]

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

Airbus warns it could leave UK if no transition deal

22/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus has said it could leave the UK if no transition deal is in place following Brexit in 2019. The warning came from Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Tom Williams in an update from the company on the Brexit Deal/No Deal situation. Mr Williams said: “a No Deal [read more]

BA2276 on fire in Las Vegas (Image: Reggie Faer)

Report finds BA 777 engine fire caused by crack

21/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a news release yesterday about the 2015 engine fire at Las Vegas McCarran as it concludes that it was caused by a crack in the high-pressure compressor stage. British Airways flight 2276, which was due to fly from Las Vegas to London Gatwick, [read more]

Airbus & Boeing working on aircraft for Qantas project

21/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

Both Airbus and Boeing have said they are working on aircraft to meet the requirements of Qantas’ Project Sunrise. Project Sunrise is designed to meet Qantas’ requirement for ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft capable of operating non-stop from Sydney or Melbourne to London. Boeing is said to be close to finalising the [read more]

A330neo begins route proving world tour

20/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus’ latest widebody aircraft the A330neo has begun a world tour designed to prove the aircraft’s viability on typical routes it will fly. The A330-900neo F-WWKM, which is in the colours of launch customer TAP Air Portugal, will visit 15 cities across the globe flying over 150 hours as it [read more]

Air Transat A330 (Image: MAEL/Air Transat)

Air Transat signs new MRO deal with Monarch Engineering

19/06/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Canadian airline Air Transat has signed a deal with Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) for maintenance on its Airbus fleet. The contract will see Monarch Aircraft Engineering carrying out full line maintenance on Air Transats A310 and A330 aircraft at Glasgow Airport. Monarch Aircraft Engineering, which has its main engineering base at Birmingham [read more]