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Paris Air Show: Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental arrives for international debut
The newest member of the Boeing range of commercial jetliners made its international air show debut earlier when the first 747-8 Intercontinental touched down at Paris Le Bourget Airport. The 747-8 - the longest passenger plane in the world, coming in at 76.4 metres (over 250 feet) - landed at a windy Le Bourget ahead of the biannual Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show: Airbus sings engine provider deal
Airbus has signed an exclusive deal with Rolls-Royce to power the enhanced A350-1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The new higher thrust version of the Trent XWB, which is the most advanced civil aircraft engine on offer in the world, will deliver 97,000lbs maximum thrust to the aircraft.
Boeing predicts $4bn aviation spending
Boeing forecasts a $4 trillion market for new aircraft over the next 20 years with a significant increase in forecasted deliveries. That is according to the Boeing 2011 Current Market Outlook (CMO) released today in Paris.
Egyptair progresses with fleet upgrade
Egyptair has had its 50th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 delivered, marking a major milestone in the flag carrier’s history. The 737 is the 17th of 20 ordered by EGYPTAIR between 2005 and 2009, and also mark a 45-year partnership between Boeing and Egyptair.
Asian low-cost carriers boost Airbus coffers
Two Asian airlines have placed orders for a total of more than 100 of a higher-fuel-efficiency version of Airbus’s A320 jetliner, with combined sticker prices topping $10 billion. The orders from Cebu Air of the Philippines and India budget carrier Go piles pressure on Boeing to offer a version of its own single-aisle 737 jet with more-efficient engines.
Boeing projects $4 trillion market for 33,500 new airplanes in next 20 years
Boeing forecasts a $4 trillion market for new aircraft over the next 20 years with a significant increase in forecasted deliveries, according to its 2011 Current Market Outlook (CMO) released today in Paris.
Boeing bumps up Next-Generation 737 production to meet demand
Boeing confirmed earlier it will increase the production rate for its Next-Generation 737 to 42 airplanes per month. Once implemented in the first half of 2014, the 737 program expects to build on average two 737s each workday and nearly 500 airplanes each year.
Angola Airlines takes deliver of first Africa Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing has delivered the first 777-300ER (extended range) to Angola flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines). The airplane is the first purchased, owned and operated by an African carrier.
Air France-KLM set for jet mega order
Air France-KLM has hinted at plans to embark on a huge expansion of its long-haul fleet and is poised to place an order for 100 aircraft split between Airbus and Boeing.
Boeing to showcase 747-8 Intercontinental in Paris
Boeing has confirmed its two new 747-8 airplane models – the Intercontinental passenger version and the Freighter version – will make their international debuts at the Paris Air Show. The planes will join the much-delayed 787 Dreamliner as highlights of the American giant’s presence during the show.
Boeing singles about China for aviation leadership
The China aviation market is well situated to lead a transformation in air-traffic management, according to a Boeing expert speaking today at the 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum in Beijing. “China is not burdened by the fragmentation of the European Union or by the dated infrastructure of the US,” said Neil Planzer, vice president, Air Traffic Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Boeing delivers first BBJ 737-700 IGW to Air China
Boeing Business Jets has announced the delivery of a BBJ 737-700 IGW to Beijing Airlines, a business jet subsidiary of Air China. Air China was recently nominated for the prestigious title of China’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards ahead of the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in Bangkok in September.