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Final Boeing 747 Airplane Leaves Everett Factory
The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.
Dr. Brendan Nelson named the new president of Boeing International
Boeing today announced that Dr. Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company’s international strategy and corporate operations.
SAUDIA GROUP PRESENTS ITS INNOVATIVE PRIVATE AVIATION AND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT MEBAA
SAUDIA Group has announced its participation in the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association show (MEBAA) which will take place at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow site, from 6-8 December.
Manchester Airport partners with HyNet to secure direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline part
Manchester Airport has unveiled plans to become the first UK airport with a direct supply of low carbon hydrogen fuel, announcing a partnership with HyNet – one of the UK’s leading Government-backed industrial decarbonisation projects.
Airbus Summit to take place on 30 November and 1 December 2022
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers pace towards a more sustainable future.
ROLLS-ROYCE AND EASYJET SET NEW AVIATION WORLD FIRST
Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.
Star Alliance named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2022
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year
Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia assembles its first A321 aircraft
Airbus has announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft to be assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The breakthrough expands and deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry, and demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China.
magniX Powers First Point-To-Point Flight of an All-Electric Helicopter
magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, is pleased to have powered the first fully-electric helicopter flight between airfields, in partnership with Tier 1 Engineering.
WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC ZONE LAUNCHED IN RIYADH
The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31st October 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation.
International Airlines Group (IAG) Shareholders Approve Boeing 737 Order
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that its shareholders approved an agreement with Boeing to order a total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.
Airbus eyes Saudi deal for almost 40 A350 jets
Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations to order almost 40 A350 jets from Europe’s Airbus as part of strategic efforts to launch a new airline and challenge heavyweight carriers in the Gulf, industry sources said