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FINNAIR EXERCISES OPTIONS FOR FOUR EMBRAER 190 JETS
Embraer announces that Finnair has confirmed its four remaining options of the initial order placed in July 2004. The airline has opted for four additional EMBRAER 190 jets, thus reaffirming its confidence in this model. The total value of the… Continue reading
Boeing Business Jets Delivers its 100th Green Airplane
SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] Business Jets today delivered its 100th “green” — unfurnished — airplane. Representatives of the government of India accepted the milestone airplane at the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle.
“One hundred business jets… Continue reading
A380 wraps up technical route proving after a final trip over both poles
The world’s largest commercial airliner, the 555-seat Airbus A380, has successfully completed a series of technical route proving missions, receiving an enthusiastic welcome at each destination. Technical route proving is the last of the trials required for Type Certification,… Continue reading
Airbus completes a major A400M wing assembly milestone
The first set of wings for the first A400M military transport aircraft – MSN001 – passed a major milestone when the first whole wing was removed from its state-of-the-art assembly jig at Airbus’ Filton, Bristol, UK site. The wing is… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers Second EA-18G Growler to U.S. Navy
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has delivered the second EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft to the U.S. Navy test site at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Md.
The second EA-18G, known… Continue reading
Boeing Dedicates New AWACS Support Facility
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] this week dedicated a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Technology Center (MROTC) in Oklahoma City, Okla. The center will provide readiness capabilities and upgrades to the U.S. Air Force… Continue reading
NASA sets shuttle launch for Dec. 7
NASA managers have cleared Discovery’s launch for Dec. 7. The launch is scheduled for 9:36 p.m. and is the first nighttime shuttle launch since the Columbia accident. “I think we’re ready to resume night launches, and I’m looking forward to… Continue reading
Tests show traces of radiation on British Airways jets
British Airways says police investigating the death of a former Russian spy discovered traces of radiation on jets that fly between London and Moscow. The carrier says more than 30,000 passengers might have been exposed to minute levels of radiation.… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 747-400BCF to Guggenheim
Martinair Cargo Operating the Converted Freighter
SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2006 — Boeing [BA: NYSE] recently delivered a completed 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter to Guggenheim Aviation Partners. Guggenheim Aviation Partners leased the freighter to Martinair Cargo, which is operating the airplane… Continue reading
NASA continues preparations for Discovery launch
Preparations for the launch of Discovery are continuing at Kennedy Space Center. Senior NASA and contractor managers over the next two days will meet for a “flight readiness review.” They are expected to set Dec. 7 as the official launch date.
Goodrich to provide optical system for Hubble
Goodrich has received a NASA contract to provide an optical system for the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA will use the equipment on its fifth servicing mission. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed.
Boeing turns down some customers as it manages robust demand
Boeing is managing the strong demand for airliners by explaining to some of its best customers that it is sold out. The company recently turned down a request by Southwest Airlines to add two more jetliners to an order of… Continue reading