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July 15, 2016

Norwegian To Expand Airbus Fleet

Orders 30 New Airbus 321LR

Norwegian’s subsidiary, Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA), has placed a new order of 30 Airbus 321LongRange aircraft. Norwegian will operate the A321LR once the aircraft enters service in 2019. The aircraft has a size and range that makes it suitable for many more long-haul destinations in the future.

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Airbus Demonstrates Aircraft Inspection By Drone At Farnborough

Innovation And Digitalization For Production Ramp Up

Airbus has demonstrated aircraft visual inspection using a drone at the Farnborough Airshow. The drone, equipped with a high definition camera, performed a visual inspection for the upper part of the aircraft. It is flown using an automatic flight control system supervised by a human pilot.

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Spirit AeroSystems Upgrades Historic Plant 2

Builds 70 Percent Of The 737 Structure In The Facility

Since 2014, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has invested in upgrades to its historic Plant 2 and its Wichita facilities to support growing demand for its products. Spirit builds 70 percent of the 737 structure in Plant 2, including the entire fuselage of the world's best-selling airplane.

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FBI Closes D.B. Cooper Case Unsolved

After 45 Years, All Credible Leads Exhausted, Bureau Says

After 45 years and following hundreds of leads, the FBI has officially closed the D.B. Cooper case, leaving it unsolved.

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Boeing Celebrates Centennial With Successful Farnborough Airshow

Adds Multi-Billion Dollar Orders In Commercial, Defense Sectors

Boeing celebrates its centennial Friday amid a highly successful 2016 Farnborough International Airshow that has seen multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defense platforms, commercial airplanes and services agreements.

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Airbus Wins $35 Billion Of Aircraft Orders At Farnborough Air Show 2016

Orders And Commitments Made For A Total Of 279 Aircraft

During the 2016 Farnborough Air Show, Airbus won $35 billion worth of business for a total of 279 aircraft, covering by single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The deals comprise firm orders for 197 aircraft worth $26.3 billion and commitments for 82 aircraft worth $8.7 billion.

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Boeing, Volga-Dnepr Group Confirm Acquisition Of 20 747-8 Freighters

Companies Sign Agreement For Long Term Logistics Support For Boeing And Its Partners

Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group have announced at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow finalization of terms for the acquisition of 20 747-8 Freighters, which includes four aircraft that have already been delivered.

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