Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reprimanded Aeroflot recently for not purchasing enough Russian-made planes, telling the state-run carrier's CEO, Vitaly Savelyev that growing profits and dividends were not its only concern. The airline recently announced plans to purchase a combined 44 planes from Boeing and Airbus, compared with 30 of Sukhoi's regional SuperJet, starting in 2016. This includes a recent Board of Directors approval to purchase 11 Airbus A330-300s with delivery in 2011-2013. … [Read more...] about Aeroflot scolded for not buying ‘Made-in-Russia’
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Emirates marches on with $9B in new orders
Dubai's Emirates Airline has placed an order with Boeing for an additional 30 777-300ER aircraft, worth approximately US$9.1 billion at list prices. The new order adds to the fleet of 71 777-300ERs previously ordered, of which 53 aircraft are currently in service. The 777-300ER offers an additional cargo payload of 20.1 tonnes. The order adds to an already substantial order book that is set to soon place Emirates as the largest airline in the world by fleet size. In addition to the order placed … [Read more...] about Emirates marches on with $9B in new orders
Aeroflot scolded for not buying 'Made-in-Russia'
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reprimanded Aeroflot recently for not purchasing enough Russian-made planes, telling the state-run carrier's CEO, Vitaly Savelyev that growing profits and dividends were not its only concern. The airline recently announced plans to purchase a combined 44 planes from Boeing and Airbus, compared with 30 of Sukhoi's regional SuperJet, starting in 2016. This includes a recent Board of Directors approval to purchase 11 Airbus A330-300s with delivery in 2011-2013. … [Read more...] about Aeroflot scolded for not buying 'Made-in-Russia'
Boeing begins assembly of first 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing has announced it began assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental at its Everett, Washington factory. Late last week, mechanics took the first step in major assembly for the new airplane by loading its wing panels and spars in the assembly tools. "This milestone symbolises the dedication, focus and hard work that our team, suppliers and customers have invested in designing this wonderful airplane," said Mo Yahyavi, vice president and general manager of the 747 programme, Boeing … [Read more...] about Boeing begins assembly of first 747-8 Intercontinental
Airbus/Boeing upbeat on India potential
Boeing and Airbus remain upbeat over India’s aviation growth potential, with Airbus upping its 20-year global market forecast for the country, saying India will need 1,032 new aircraft worth US$138 billion by 2028. Airbus’ last forecast released two years back had said that the country would need 992 aircraft worth $105 billion over the same period. Boeing’s current market outlook (2009-2028) for India is only slightly less optimistic with the US carrier … [Read more...] about Airbus/Boeing upbeat on India potential
Successful maiden flight for Boeing’s new 747-8F
Boeing’s new 747-8 Freighter took to the sky for the first time last week, nearly 41 years to the day that the orginal B747-100 first flew, for the start of the freighter’s 1,600 hour flight test programme. Boeing’s 747 chief pilot Mark Feuerstein and Capt. Tom Imrich took the aircraft through its paces in the blue skies over Boeing’s Washington production headquarters. "It was a real privilege to be at the controls of this great aeroplane on its first … [Read more...] about Successful maiden flight for Boeing’s new 747-8F