Archive for April 2011
Embraer Delivers 20 Commercial and 8 Executive Jets in 1Q11
São José dos Campos,– During the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11), Embraer delivered 20 jets to the commercial aviation market and eight to executive aviation. On March 31, 2011, the…
Read MoreYemen Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A320
Courtesy Airbus Adds flexibility to regional route expansion Sanaa based Yemenia, the official carrier of the state of Yemen, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft as part of…
Read MoreILFC firms up order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft
Milestone deal takes the A320 Family to over 7,000 firm order ILFC has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 100 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows the signing of…
Read MoreBoeings Second 747-8 Test Plane
Source Boeing EVERETT, Wash/PRNewswire/ — The second Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, successfully made its first flight. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental. “This…
Read MoreGermania takes delivery of the first new Airbus A319
Courtesy Airbus Berlin-based Airline starts fleet-renewal S.A.T., the holding of the Berlin-based German carrier Germania, has taken delivery of its first of five directly purchased A319s. The order is part…
Read MoreEmbraer Sells Ten 190’s To China’s Hebei Airlines With Five Options
The new jets will be used to boost the economic development and support air transportation growth in Hebei Province São José dos Campos – Embraer and China’s Hebei Airlines Co.,…
Read MoreFive E-Jet Options For KLM Cityhopper
KLM’s regional subsidiary continues to renew its fleet São José dos Campos, Embraer and KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s regional subsidiary, has signed a contract for a further five Embraer 190 jets, firming…
Read MoreStar Flyer places its first direct order for two A320s
Courtesy Airbus Japan’s carrier builds future on 100% Airbus fleet Star Flyer, a Japanese fast-growing, value-based airline, today signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of two A320s.…
Read MoreAir France A380 Spins Regional Jet
Monday night late at JFK airport Air France A380 taxing for take off to Paris clipped the tail of a regional jet of Delta operated by Comair. The Comair jet was…
Read MoreAir Arabia selects Sharklets for its new A320 fleet
Courtesy Airbus Airbus’ new large wingtip devices to enhance performance of Air Arabia’s A320s Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa,…
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