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Rolls-Royce welcomes Air France-KLM to Trent family
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today welcomed Air France-KLM Group to its family of Trent XWB engine operators, following an announcement of the airline’s intention to select the Airbus A350-900.
Rolls-Royce will now work closely with Air France-KLM Group… Continue reading
Eurocopter showcases its three most successful helicopter versions in China at the country’s first exposition for rotary-wing aircraft
China Helicopter Exposition 2011
During China’s inaugural helicopter exposition being held this week in Tianjin, Eurocopter will showcase three of its most successful models currently operating in the country: the AS350 B3, EC135 and EC225.
Eurocopter currently has a 40… Continue reading
Boeing Marks 20th Anniversary of C-17 Globemaster III 1st Flight
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] on Sept. 15 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the C-17 airlifter. On Sept. 15, 1991, test aircraft T-1 took off from the Boeing Long… Continue reading
Public Security Bureau of Ordos Orders Two AgustaWestland GrandNew Helicopters
Public Security Bureau of Ordos, in China’s Inner Mongolia, has ordered two GrandNew twin-engine helicopters. The two helicopters will be used to perform fire fighting, rescue, observation, transport and civil protection duties. The GrandNew was selected, following a tender process… Continue reading
Airbus in Illescas delivers first A350 XWB Wing Lower Cover to Airbus in Broughton
Produced at Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for composite materials in Spain
The first A350 XWB wing lower cover (WLC) has been transported from Airbus’ composites manufacturing site in Illescas, Spain, to Airbus’ wing assembly site in Broughton,… Continue reading
Air France-KLM selects Boeing 787 Dreamliner
PARIS, September 16, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is delighted that Air France-KLM Group has selected the 787 Dreamliner as part of its long-haul fleet renewal, with an intention to purchase 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for 25 more.… Continue reading
Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A350 XWBs
A350XWB continues to attract world class airlines
The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A350 XWB aircraft, of which 25 A350-900 will be firmed up shortly. The aircraft will become… Continue reading