As widely expected, Airbus has announced the first production cuts in response to the deepening recession which has sent the global aviation market into a tailspin. A growing number of airlines are seeking to defer or cancel aircraft deliveries, as they are forced to cut capacity to try to match falling demand for air travel and air cargo. Airbus and its rival Boeing are finding their record order backlogs no longer offer protection against the impact of the global recession, which is forcing … [Read more...] about Airbus cuts production as global traffic plummets
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Air China takes delivery of new B737-800
GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Air China as the carrier undertakes its ongoing fleet modernisation. GECAS currently leases 16 other aircraft to the carrier and manages six aircraft leased to Air China on behalf of other owners. … [Read more...] about Air China takes delivery of new B737-800
B777s to limit exposure to extreme cold
Beoing has issued a far-reaching notice to customers regarding its B777 aircraft fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent 800-series engines as a result of a second engine power loss on a B777 following one that caused a hard landing in London last year. The fuel temperature in more than 200 B777s with should not be allowed to remain at -10 degrees Celsius or colder in flight after two hours, one hour less than previously advised, Boeing Co. told customers in a notice issued 29 January. After two hours, … [Read more...] about B777s to limit exposure to extreme cold
European safety body certifies B777F
Boeing's 777 Freighter has received its formal stamp of approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA validated the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 3 February type certification of the 777 Freighter. The certification formally recognises that the aircraft has passed the stringent design and testing requirements mandated by FAA and EASA, clearing the airplane for cargo service. The first 777 Freighter will be delivered to launch customer Air France later in the … [Read more...] about European safety body certifies B777F
First B777-300ER for Australia goes to Virgin
Boeing and the Virgin Group's new V Australia long-haul airline recently celebrated the first 777-300ER to go to an Australian carrier. The aircraft, delivered by Boeing to International Lease Finance Corp. and leased to V Australia, is one of seven leased and purchased 777-300ERs V Australia will deploy on trans-Pacific and other routes. … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER for Australia goes to Virgin
787 Dreamliner production resumes
Production of Boeing 787 Dreamliners resumed at the end of January with the join of the fifth airplane designated for flight test. Designated ZA005, this fifth airframe is the first to be powered with General Electric GEnx engines with the previous four using Rolls-Royce engines. "This airplane signifies our return to a steady production rhythm," said Jack Jones, vice president of 787 Final Assembly and Change Incorporation. … [Read more...] about 787 Dreamliner production resumes
