Aeroflot announces order for eight 777s
Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs and two 777-200ER variants, as the airline prepares to cater for an expected demand following a number of upcoming sporting events over the next several years. “These Boeing 777 airplanes will strengthen our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from
Cathay re-orders A330-300s and 777-300ERs
Airbus and Boeing have announced firm orders from Cathay Pacific for 15 A330-300s and 10 777-300ERs respectively, as the airline looks set to grow its fleet to match increasing market demand. “Our latest order reflects our confidence that the A330 will continue to meet our needs well into the future, both economically and operationally, as
Fifth RAAF C-17 due this year
Australia’s fifth Boeing C-17 Globemaster airlifter could be in service as soon as the third quarter of this year, according to Deputy Chief of Air Force AVM Geoff Brown. Defence Minister Stephen Smith announced plans to acquire the fifth C-17 on the eve of this month’s Avalon Airshow, with the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Airbus Military has approved the industrial launch of its A400M airlifter, signalling the start of series production. A total of four series aircraft will be produced by Airbus in 2012, with the production rate to be gradually increased to 2.5 aircraft per month by 2015. That follows a thorough review of all aspects of the
Albanese appoints Fitzgerald as new SACF chair
Federal minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced the appointment of Peter Fitzgerald as the new chair of the Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF). The appointment of Fitzgerald to SACF chair follows the resignation of Barry Cotter, who leaves the post after three years of service. Fitzgerald, a local resident and long-term member
First production P-8A begins final assembly
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first US Navy P-8A Poseidon production aircraft at the company’s Renton factory in Washington. The first of six low-rate initial production (LRIP) aircraft, the start of final assembly follows Spirit AeroSystems’ delivery of the P-8A fuselage via rail car to Boeing on March 7. “Our team has built
