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Stay up to date with the latest Aviation updates from the global aerospace industryAirbus unveils first Sharklet equipped A320 aircraft
Airbus has unveiled its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet wing tips, designated as MSN 5098, at its facility in Toulouse, France, which is one of seven newly-built A320 Family...
Bombardier begins tests on its CSeries aircraft
Bombardier has begun the first set of systems tests and simulations for its CSeries aircraft at its Mirabel, Quebec facility, which will continue all through the year to ensure continued...
Qantas orders LEAP-1A engines for its A320neos
Qantas Group has placed an order worth $2bn with GE Aviation in Australia for the supply of advanced LEAP-1A engines and spare engines to power its fleet of 78 Airbus A320neo aircraft currently...
OHI orders six additional Eurocopter EC225 helicopters
Omni Helicopter International (OHI) has placed orders for six additional Eurocopter EC225 helicopters, after delivering the first helicopter from an initial contract for four EC225...
Porter Airlines launches first commercial biofuel powered flight
Canadian airliner Porter has launched a Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft powered by a 50/50 blend of biofuel and Jet A1 fuel, marking its first biofuel-powered revenue flight in...
Qantas launches first commercial biofuel powered flight
Australian airliner Qantas has launched its first commercial flight powered by a 50:50 mixture of biofuel derived from conventional fuel and refined cooking oil on Airbus A330 aircraft, marking...
Boeing unveils final design plan for 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing has unveiled the final design plans for its upcoming 737 MAX aircraft in a bid to enhance the performance of the new engine...
Garuda Indonesia confirms $2.5bn Airbus A330 aircraft deal
Indonesia's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia Airlines has confirmed a $2.5bn order with European aircraft maker Airbus for 11 A330 jets, which will be used for operating on longer-haul routes in...
Airbus extends Saab’s Aileron contract
Airbus has extended Saab's contract for the supply of ailerons used on A320-family aircraft throughout the life of the aircraft development...
Boeing and Embraer collaborate for aircraft safety and research
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer and Boeing will collaborate to work on three main aviation aspects including enhancing aircraft safety, operational efficiency, productivity and...
Transaero Airlines orders four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners
Russia's Transaero Airlines has confirmed its $744m order for four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, which will be used to operate on the airline’s domestic and international...
GE to power Kenya Airways’ Boeing 787 fleet
GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B engine has been selected by Kenya Airways to power its fleet of nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently on order, with an option for four additional aircraft, which will...
Boeing receives TAAG order for three 777-300ER aircraft
Angola’s flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola has placed an $895m order for three additional extended range (ER) Boeing 777-300 aircraft, which also comprises purchase rights for...
AVWest orders five Bombardier Global 6000 Jets
AVWest of Australia has placed a $292.5m order for five Bombardier Global 6000 ultra long-range jets equipped with the new Vision Flight Deck, which will be operated for long-haul business...
ILFC to Lease additional Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Aeromexico
American International’s subsidiary International Lease Finance (ILFC) has signed an agreement with Grupo Aeromexico to lease two additional new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. increasing Mexican...
China Eastern Airlines swaps Boeing 787 Dreamliners order with 737s
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has swapped its earlier order placed with Boeing for 24 787 Dreamliners with a new order for 45 single-aisle 737...
Boeing delivers two 787 Dreamliners to Japan Airlines
Boeing has delivered the first two 787 Dreamliners to Japan Airlines (JAL), after a three year delay due to various problems with the aircraft's development and...
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer collaborate on aviation biofuel development
Aircraft makers Boeing, Airbus and Embraer will collaborate on the development of affordable aviation biofuel that reduces carbon...
Airbus joins Virgin to develop aviation biofuel in Australia
Airplane maker Airbus has joined a consortium which includes Virgin Australia to study ways to produce sustainable aviation fuels from eucalyptus...
Atlantic Airways receives new Airbus A319
Airbus has delivered a new 144 seat A319 aircraft to Faroe Islands’ national carrier Atlantic...
