Daily Archives: August 11, 2011
British Airways Biggest Pilot Recruitment Drive For More Than A Decade
British Airways has launched its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than 10 years.
The airline plans to take on more than 800 new pilots by 2016, using three combined recruitment programmes:
- A new programme to help people to… Continue reading
Astrium ships ATV “Edoardo Amaldiâ€
“Edoardo Amaldiâ€, the third European cargo spacecraft for the International… Continue reading
GULFSTREAM G650 COMPLETES SEVERAL TESTING MILESTONES
Aircraft On Track For Certification In 2011, Deliveries in 2012
SAVANNAH, Ga., August 11, 2011 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 recently completed several flight-testing milestones en route to its anticipated type certification later this year by the… Continue reading
Cessna Delivers 32nd Caravan to Brazil’s Air Force
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, has completed the delivery of the 32nd Model 208/208B Caravan aircraft to Força Aérea Brasileira, the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces. This delivery completes a contract for nine new Caravans.
“It’s… Continue reading
GULFSTREAM G280 ARRIVES IN DALLAS FOR COMPLETIONS
Human Factors Testing Complete; Function and Reliability Testing Well Under Way
SAVANNAH, Ga., August 11, 2011 — The first production Gulfstream G280 recently arrived at the Gulfstream Mid-Cabin Completions Center of Excellence in Dallas, where it is being outfitted… Continue reading
Boeing, Cathay Pacific Announce Order for 12 777s
777 Freighter celebrates new customer Cathay Pacific’s total 777-300ER commitment reaches 50
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered eight Boeing 777 Freighters and four 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. The order is valued at… Continue reading
ATR: ready to operate for Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia partner Skywest Airlines takes delivery of its first ATR 72-500
Australian carrier Skywest Airlines today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which is also the very first ATR 72 aircraft in Australia. Skywest Airlines will operate its… Continue reading
Airbus provides Singapore with a first-hand look at the future of air transport
The Airbus Concept Plane is making its Asian public debut as part of an exhibition celebrating 100 years of aviation in Singapore, which is being held at the island nation’s Changi Airport.
Organised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore… Continue reading
THAI becomes new customer for A350 XWB and A320 Family
Aircraft to bring new levels of comfort and eco-efficiency
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm order of four A350-900s and five A320 aircraft, becoming a new customer for both aircraft… Continue reading
Airbus to exhibit world’s largest corporate jet cabin at LABACE
Airbus will exhibit the world’s widest and tallest corporate jet cabin at LABACE* in Sao Paulo next month, allowing vistors to experience the new top-end in bizjet comfort and space for themselves.
It will display an Airbus ACJ318, offered… Continue reading