Category: MANUFACTURERS & MRO

Superjet 100 and MC-21 May Be United under Single Brand

Reading Time: < 1 minute Russian SSJ-100 and MC-21 planes may be united under common brand, President of the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) Alexander Rubtsov told at the Eurasia Airshow-2018. “It’s quite probable that we will make a transition to a single brand. I do not rule out it will be either MC or any other derivative. We will […]

Boeing Reports Strong First-Quarter Results

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Boeing Company has reported first-quarter revenue of US$23.4bn reflecting higher commercial deliveries and mix, defense contract volume and services growth. GAAP earnings per share increased to US$4.15 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) increased to US$3.64 reflecting strong performance across the company. Commercial Airplanes first-quarter revenue was US$13.7bn reflecting higher deliveries and mix. First-quarter […]

Ryanair Announce Order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Reading Time: 2 minutes Boeing and Ryanair announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current list prices, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. “We are pleased to announce the exercise of 25 Boeing 737 “Gamechanger” options, bringing our firm order to 135 737 […]

Ultra Long Range A350 XWB Completes First Flight

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines in second half 2018. The aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce […]

Mobil Jet™ Oil 387 Used in First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Reading Time: < 1 minute The first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the newest and largest addition to the 787 family, was converted to Mobil Jet™ Oil 387, following its late March 2018 delivery to Singapore Airlines. The converted components include the aircraft’s Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines as well as its UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) variable frequency starter generators (VFSGs). Mobil […]

Boeing Delivers First 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter

Reading Time: 2 minutes Boeing announced the delivery of the first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The first customer is GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and the freighter will be operated by West Atlantic Group, based in Sweden. “We’re excited to be the first operator of the 737-800BCF,” said West Atlantic’s chief executive, Fredrik Groth. “The additional capacity and […]

LEAP Engine Recognized With Silver Edison Award

Reading Time: < 1 minute The leading-edge technology of CFM International’s advanced LEAP engine was recognized with the Silver award in the Transportation & Logistics – Engine Enhancements category at the 2018 Edison Awards™. “We are extremely pleased with the caliber of the entries this year. Our judges had an incredibly tough job selecting the winners,” said Frank Bonafilia, executive […]

Boeing Business Jets Celebrates Flyaway of First BBJ MAX Airplane

Reading Time: < 1 minute Boeing celebrated the fly away of the first BBJ MAX airplane, which extends the range, performance and cabin comforts of the world’s most popular business jetliner. Boeing today celebrated the fly away of the first BBJ MAX airplane, which extends the range, performance and cabin comforts of the world’s most popular business jetliner. The airplane […]

Primera Air Takes Delivery of its First A321neo

Reading Time: < 1 minute Primera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo at an event in Hamburg, Germany attended by Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and President of Primera Travel Group and Kimon Sotiropoulos, Vice President Sales Northern and Central Europe from Airbus. The aircraft, which was assembled in Hamburg, is the first of […]

Delta’s Maintenance Prognostics Will Continue On Newest Aircraft

Reading Time: 2 minutes Delta Air Lines will adjust its extensive in-house maintenance prognostics capabilities to accomodate its newest-generation aircraft, which offer much more data and diagnostics than the aging models that helped drive the effort. Delta, an early adopter of predictive analytics, says the program has played a major role in helping the airline reduce service interruptions. In […]