Boeing's first 777 freighter flew for the first time last month and "performed well" during a 3.5 hour test flight. "The only issue was a data-communication problem between the airplane and the telemetry room at Boeing Field," VP-Flight Operations, Test & Validation Dennis O'Donoghue said.The problem prevented the aircraft from completing all first-flight tests and forced it to land at Paine Field rather than Boeing Field. The flight test programme will involve two aircraft, the second of which … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Boeing’s brand-new 777F takes to the skies
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EUROPE: Five A321s for Aeroflot
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has signed a contract at the recent Farnborough Airshow with Airbus for the purchase of five A321 aircraft to add to its growing medium haul fleet."We are delighted that Aeroflot continues to expand its medium haul fleet with Airbus A320 Family aircraft.This renewed vote of confidence proves that our product is holding the leading positions in its market segment in terms of fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and environmental friendliness ", said John Leahy, Airbus … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Five A321s for Aeroflot
EUROPE: Sukhoi Superjet delayed by a year
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has officially announced, for the first time, that the delivery of the new Sukhoi Superjet100, the most ambitious project in the Russian aviation industry in 15 years,has been delayed.The launch customer for the jet, Aeroflot, will only receive its first plane in the third quarter of next year, a year after the originally contracted delivery date. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft - which has completed the first stage of tests on the first flight model - faces penalties and even … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Sukhoi Superjet delayed by a year
EUROPE: First B737-300SF enters service with Ukraine
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-300SF freighter to provide additional cargo capacity between Kiev and Vienna, three times a week. The 14.5 tonne and 127 cubic metres capacity aircraft entered commercial service in July and will be marketed on UIA's behalf by its worldwide GSA partner, GlobeAir Cargo, part of the European Cargo Services (ECS) group. … [Read more...] about EUROPE: First B737-300SF enters service with Ukraine
EUROPE: Volga-Dnepr reports record revenue growth
Russian airline group Volga-Dnepr continued its strong financial growth in the first half of 2008, with reported record revenue from its air charter and scheduled cargo operations, increasing by 91 per cent and nearly 180 per cent,respectively, towards a total group turnover of US$840 million. The group did not, however, report its net profit.Flights operated by the group's AN-124-100 freighters generated US$463million of total charter revenue -compared to US$250 million in the opening six … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Volga-Dnepr reports record revenue growth
EUROPE: AirBridge Cargo awarded Canadian AOC
AirBridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) has been awarded an Air Operator's Certificate by Transport Canada. Canada requires foreign airlines to obtain its own national AOC, which attests to the airline's competence regarding its ability to conduct a safe operation and clearly defines who is in charge of its safety programme and policy. This ist he first step towards any airline gaining permission to operate to and from Canada.Denis Ilyin, senior vice president,Strategy and Commercial at ABC, said:"This … [Read more...] about EUROPE: AirBridge Cargo awarded Canadian AOC
