Category Archives: Aircraft

Etihad Welcomes 747-400

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Etihad Airways has signed a contract with Atlas Air, Inc to attain its first Boeing 747-400 Freighter. The aircraft, which can carry a payload of … More ››

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Extra Hello Kitty Flights

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Caroline Cook

EVA Air will begin serving two additional gateways with its Japanese fictional character Hello Kitty-themed jets on May 23, 2012.  The carrier will use two … More ››

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Boeing 747-8 Approved to Serve 200 Airports

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tom Allett

Boeing has announced that its 747-8 is now approved for operations at 200 airports around the world – less than six months after entering service. … More ››

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New Safety Course to Cut Airside Accidents

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Caroline Cook

A new scheme launched on April 2 by training company Astutis, and accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), aims to reduce … More ››

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BA Launches Olympic-inspired Dove Scheme

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tom Allett

Turner Prize-nominated artist Tracey Emin today (April 3) unveiled British Airways’ celebratory aircraft ‘The Dove’ in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.  The artwork … More ››

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Airbus, Boeing, Embraer Collaborate on Biofuel

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tom Allett

On March 22, EADS / Airbus, Boeing and Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation … More ››

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Global Accident Rate Reaches New Low

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2011 accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history, surpassing the previous … More ››

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CEOs Call to Stop ETS Trade Conflict

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

In joint letters, the CEOs of nine aviation companies have called on the political leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Spain to take action … More ››

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A380 Trials Complete

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Caroline Cook

UK-based British Airways Engineering has successfully completed trials of its newly-converted A380 facility at London’s Heathrow Airport. The refurbishment of the four-hangar complex means the … More ››

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Lion Air Orders 230 Aircraft

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Indonesian airline Lion Air has finalised an order with aircraft manufacturer Boeing for 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900ERs (extended range).  The agreement was … More ››

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