Reports are coming in from Ukraine that a Malaysia Airlines flight has been shot down near the Ukrainian-Russian border. The Boeing 777 is said to have had 280 passengers and 15 crew on board.
Airline Says A350 Key To Modernizing All Airbus Long-Haul Fleet
Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of Mauritius has decided to expand and modernize its long-haul fleet with a Memorandum of Understanding for four A350-900 aircraft. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.
Russia normally has a major presence at the Farnborough Air Show held every-other year in Britain, including military hardware and commercial aircraft.
Latest Announcements Include Two Customers Who Asked To Remain Unidentified
Bombardier Aerospace announced Wednesday that an existing customer, which has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has placed an additional conditional order for seven firm CS300 airliners as well as purchase rights for six additional CS300 aircraft.
Leasing Company Places First Direct Boeing Order For Up To 10 Airplanes
Boeing and Intrepid Aviation have announced the leasing company's first direct Boeing order for six 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $1.9 billion at current list prices.
MT-Propeller Entwicklung has received an FAA STC for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on the PA-46-500TP. This installation is also EASA certified by STC.
European turboprop manufacturer ATR and the leasing company Air Lease Corporation have signed an agreement for the purchase of seven additional ATR 72-600s. Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has purchased ATRs every year since its first contract at Farnborough in 2010. With this agreement, ALC now has 28 ATR 72-600s in its portfolio.
Says 'Technology Breakthrough' Will Mean A Two Percent Fuel Burn Reduction On A320neo Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney has announced what it calls another technology breakthrough on the PurePower engine – an additional 2 percent fuel burn enhancement on the PW1100G-JM engine for the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. The company says the additional fuel burn savings is in addition to the 15 percent the engine already offers.
Documents Signed At The Pentagon By Hagel, Ali al-Attiyah
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday hosted Qatar's Minister of State for Defense Affairs Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah at the Pentagon to sign letters of offer and acceptance for Apache helicopters and Patriot and Javelin defense systems valued at $11 billion.
Cloud-based syncing has been introduced on the latest version of ForeFlight for iOS devices allowing "seamless" transfer of information between an iPhone and iPad using the same login.
Extends Preference For All-Boeing Single-Aisle Fleet
Boeing and Hainan Airlines have announced that the two companies are finalizing terms and working toward a purchase agreement for 50 737 MAX 8s, reaffirming the Chinese airline's preference for an all-Boeing single-aisle fleet.
Some Industry Insiders Say An Announcement Will Be Coming Soon
While company executives are playing their cards close to the vest, there is an industry buzz that Gulfstream may be close to announcing a new business jet aimed at Dassault's Falcon 5X.
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Airbus has ended months of speculation about the possibility of a re-engined version of its A330 widebody airplane and announced the A330-800neo and A330-900neo at the Farnborough air show. The company says the new airplane will incorporate latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The FAA has acted against the crimes of aviation con-man, David Riggs -- a little too late, we think. Riggs and an innocent and unknowing passenger were killed in a reckless stunt in China in September of 2013, but the FAA
Order Includes Purchase Rights Commitment For Another 50 Of The Updated Widebody
An order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices, has been finalized between Boeing and Qatar Airways. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history.
Planemaker Claims Ongoing Success For Newest Member Of Single-Aisle Family
Airbus A320neo (new engine option) Family has reached an important milestone during the Farnborough airshow, having accumulated more than 3,000 firm orders from 57 customers since its launch in December 2010. The milestone was reached when SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 110 A320neo, marking the latest vote confidence for the world’s leading Single Aisle aircraft Family.
Next-Generation 737s Also Included In The Announcement
Boeing and Okay Airways have announced an order for six 737 MAX 8s and four Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at $980 million at current list prices. Okay Airways, the first privately owned airline in China, also announced it will convert five 737-800s from a previous order into 737-900ERs (Extended Range).
Projects 6,250 New Jet Deliveries In The 70 To 130-Seat Segment
Embraer has released its Market Outlook 2014-2033 which details the Company's forecast for deliveries of new 70 to 130-seat jet aircraft over the next twenty years. The report examines the main drivers contributing to air transport growth and reviews projected deliveries by world region.
The One Week Wonder Project Is About More Than The Physical Building Of An Airplane; It’s Also About The Challenges And Personal Rewards Of The Process
Are you passionate about the many benefits of building an airplane? Do you have a desire to evangelize for the homebuilt movement? If so, EAA is seeking your help. As part of the One Week Wonder project at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, they are looking for “homebuilding ambassadors”…volunteers who are willing to talk to people and answer questions about the project.
Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work
Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.
"Qatar Airways took delivery of its first 777 a few short years ago, and we are honored to see this partnership continue to grow and strengthen. Today signifies a new chapter in our relationship with Qatar Airways' endorsement of the 777X." Source: Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner.
Each summer over 100 airplanes gather in the heartland of America from all over the country for flying contests, socializing, and to learn more about these wonderful airplanes.