Bombardier to complete Global 7000/8000 in Montreal
Bombardier has announced interior completion for its new Global 7000 and 8000 ultra long range business jets will be undertaken at its Global Completion Centre in Montreal. “The team at the Global Completion Centre has a proven track record in delivering the superior design, quality and craftsmanship our customers demand,” said Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier
Boeing wins new C-17 support contract
Boeing has been awarded a new performance based logistics (PBL) contract with the US Department of Defense to support USAF and international C-17s from 2012 through to 2021. Under the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Boeing will continue to be responsible for C-17 heavy maintenance (at Charleston, South Carolina, and Altus, Oklahoma) and
Army Chinooks return to the air
The Army has lifted the grounding of its five Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, after satisfying itself there were no problems with the heavylift helicopter’s advanced flight control system (AFCS). “Through thorough investigation and consultation with Boeing and the US Army – the largest operator of the CH-47D Chinook – we established there are no issues
Ethiopian orders four 777 Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first African customer for Boeing’s 777 Freighter, with an order for four aircraft. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s order tally.
Qantas reaches pay agreement with cabin crew
While the airline continues to battle its engineers, baggage handler and pilots unions over wages and work conditions, Qantas has reached an in-principle enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) with its short haul cabin crew union. The agreement reached with the Flight Attendants Association of Australia Domestic/Regional Division (FAAA) will be put to a vote to around
Arik Air orders two 747-8Is
Nigeria’s Arik Air has ordered two Boeing 747-8I Intercontinentals. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s order tally.
