Archive for December 2012
Aeromexico Finalize 787 Dreamliner Order
SEATTLE, Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Aeromexico finalized an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The order by Mexico’s largest…
Read MoreChina Airlines Announce Order for Six 777s
Courtesy Boeing TAIPEI, Taiwan /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and China Airlines late last week an order for six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, which is valued at approximately…
Read MoreSale of First 777 to Republic of Iraq
SEATTLE –Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered a 777-200LR to the Republic of Iraq yesterday, marking the beginning of Boeing’s renewed partnership with the country. The airplane touched down at Baghdad International…
Read MoreDelta Buys large stake of Virgin Atlantic
Today December 11, 2012 a major announcement after weeks of speculation has been swirling in the airline industry. Delta is to purchase 49% of Virgin Atlantic. This is a good…
Read MoreFirst 777-300ER in U.S. to American Airlines
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered to American Airlines today its first 777-300ER (extended range) jetliner as part of the airline’s fleet modernization effort and…
Read MoreWestJet Celebrate Airline's 100th Next-Generation 737
Courtesy Boeing CALGARY, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and WestJet celebrated the 100th Next-Generation 737 to join the Calgary-based airline’s fleet Friday. WestJet began in 1996 with…
Read MoreIcelandair Announce Commitment for 12 737 MAXs
Courtesy Boeing REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Icelandair announced a commitment today for 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2 billion at list…
Read MoreFirst flyable A350 XWB "MSN1" structurally complete
Courtesy Airbus Airbus has successfully completed the main structural assembly and system connection of A350 XWB ‘MSN-001’ – the first flight-test aircraft. The aircraft is depicted here on its wheels…
Read MoreIraqi Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A330
On behalf of Iraqi Ministry of Transportation, Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. This will…
Read MoreQatar Airways endorses the larger A350 XWB models
The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty (20) A350-800s, forty (40) A350-900s and twenty (20)…
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