Air China's aircraft which sports the "AIR CHINA LOVES CHINA" livery arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on 28 September, and September 29 marks the day of its maiden flight to Shanghai. The background colour of the new artwork is white. The aircraft's tail is emblazoned with the "AIR CHINA LOVES CHINA" design, which is a nod to the red national flag painted on the nose. The fuselage is adorned with patterns of red silk, a Chinese cultural element which symbolises the bond … [Read more...] about Air China unveils new livery
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A320neo completes maiden flight
The first A320neo to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 02:22 pm local time after successfully completing its first flight which lasted around two and a half hours. The aircraft – carrying the registration F-WNEO – was flown by Airbus Experimental Test Pilots Philippe Pellerin and Etienne Miche de Malleray. Accompanying them in the cockpit was test-flight engineer Jean-Paul Lambert. Monitoring the progress of the flight profile were the flight-test engineers … [Read more...] about A320neo completes maiden flight
First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first of 20 B777-300ERs the carrier has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 777-300ER programme,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. “The delivery not only marks a milestone in the long-standing business relationship between China Eastern and Boeing, but also signals the … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Ethiopian places US$2.1B order for B737
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for 20 B737 MAX 8s. The order, previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, is worth more than US$2.1 billion at list prices and also includes options and purchase rights for a further 15 B737 MAX 8s. The order represents the largest single Boeing order by number of aircraft from an African carrier. The B737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, advanced technology winglets and … [Read more...] about Ethiopian places US$2.1B order for B737
Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the US in Singapore to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals, perform advanced analytics and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity professionals in Singapore to staff the facility. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the … [Read more...] about Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
Swiftair orders eight AEI B737-400SF conversions
Swiftair has selected Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) to provide eight B737-400SF passenger to freighter conversions. The contract calls for four firm orders plus an additional four options. The first aircraft, built in 1991 (MSN 24438) is a high gross weight B737-400 and is currently being modified at Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida, which is an authorised AEI Conversion Center. The second aircraft (MSN 24445) is on location in Miami and will commence modification in mid-September. … [Read more...] about Swiftair orders eight AEI B737-400SF conversions
