Yesterday, Airbus has received joint EASA and FAA airworthiness certification for the A350-1000, a big accomplishment for the program.
Hainan Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines recently took delivery of their first 737 MAX from Boeing. The aircraft, B-1390, was handed over to the airline on Saturday, November 18 at their Boeing Field Factory in Seattle.
Alaska Airlines to discontinue flights to Cuba
Alaska Airlines has joined the list of airlines that are axing their services to the island nation of Cuba this year. The airline has been flying between Los Angeles and Havana daily since early January this year and will end flights on the 22nd of January, 2018.
Lufthansa begins studying MD-11F replacements
Lufthansa Cargo has started studying various aircraft types to replace its current fleet of twelve MD-11Fs, which are due to be gone by 2024 at the latest.
Khabarovsk Avia Let L-410 impacts terrain near Nelkan, Russia
On the 15th of November, a Let L-410 twin-turboprop operated by Khabarovsk Avia crashed into a forest while on final approach to Nelkan Airport, in Eastern Russia. A 3-year-old girl was the only survivor out of the 5 passengers and 2 crew members onboard.
Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier sign big deals at the 2017 Dubai Airshow
Yesterday was a big day at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, as both Airbus and Boeing received huge orders, with the former receiving their largest order ever. Bombardier also announced some orders for their aircraft as well, undisclosing an order for up to 24 CS300 aircraft.
Emirates unveils a new Boeing 777 First Class Suite
Emirates, the largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft has unveiled their new “game changer” First Class Suites at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. Upon entering the First Class cabin, you are greeted by the full height suites and the UAE’s National Tree, the Ghaf.
Air Transat launches new livery
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Canadian carrier Air Transat has revealed a new livery that features gradient shades of blue in the rear part of the aircraft. The Air Transat titles now also will appear on the underside of the fuselage.
FedEx Express orders up to 50 new ATR 72-600 freighters
FedEx Express and ATR have signed a contract for the firm purchase of 30 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with options for 20 more. These aircraft will be the first to be directly delivered from the factory in a freighter configuration. The fleet of the world’s largest all-cargo airline currently includes 45 planes from the ATR family, all of which have been converted from passenger aircraft to freighters.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines orders an additional five Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Azerbaijan Airlines has announced their decision to order 5 additional Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners from Boeing at the Dubai Airshow 2017.
The World of Aviation 