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Airbus Transforms A330’s into Multi Role Tanker Transports

WIL BALDWIN July 7, 2020

Having earned its reputation as the new-generation aerial tanker of choice for military services worldwide, Airbus’ A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTT's) are now being outfitted for their multi-mission duties in an optimised industrial process…

Norwegian Air Cancels Boeing Orders, Seeks Compensation

WIL BALDWIN June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian Air <NAS.OL> has cancelled orders for 97 Boeing <BA.N> aircraft and will claim compensation from the U.S. plane maker for the grounding of the 737 MAX and for 787 engine troubles…

Korean Regional Carrier Hi Air Purchases Two ATR 72 Aircraft

WIL BALDWIN June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Airline doubles its fleet as domestic operations continue to grow ATR today announces the sale of two ATR 72-500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air. With this purchase, the South Korean start-up,…

Embraer Delivers First Enhanced Phenom 300E on Schedule

WIL BALDWIN June 29, 2020

Embraer announced the first delivery of its new, enhanced Phenom 300E — the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot business jet, capable of reaching Mach 0.80 ― to Texas law firm Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law,…

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Bell Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

WIL BALDWIN June 13, 2020

The Bell Boeing [NYSE:BA] V-22 team recently delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The first production V-22 was delivered on May 24, 1999, and today deliveries occur under the Multi-year…

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Boeing Delivers First Super Hornet Blue Angel Test Jet

WIL BALDWIN June 5, 2020

Super Hornet to become the fourth Boeing platform for the flight demonstration team.Boeing has modified Blue Angels since 2008 and delivered 23 aircraft to date. Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first Super Hornet test…

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New Zealand to Buy Five New Super Hercules Aircraft

WIL BALDWIN June 5, 2020

WELLINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Friday that it will purchase five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin to replace its existing fleet. "Along with the new fleet, the $1.521…

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Safran Shares Lifted by Boeing 737 MAX Restart Plan

WIL BALDWIN May 28, 2020

Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Renton, Washington PARIS (Reuters) - Safran <SAF.PA> shares rose on Thursday after Boeing <BA.N> said it would restart production of its 737 MAX jet and announced further cost-cutting…

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Congo Airways Converts Embraer E175 Order to E190-E2 Jets

WIL BALDWIN May 28, 2020

São José dos Campos, Brazil, May 26th, 2020 – Congo Airways have converted the firm order made in December 2019 for two E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for two more, into a firm order for…

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Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production

WIL BALDWIN May 28, 2020

Production system enhanced through factory initiatives Boeing [NYSE: BA] has resumed production of the 737 MAX at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. The 737 program began building airplanes at a low rate as it implements…