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Boeing begins modification of MD-90 jet for NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has partnered with Boeing to modify an MD-90 jet to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW)...
Airbus Beluga touches down in the Philippines
The Airbus A300-608ST, affectionately known as the Beluga, made a historic landing at Clark International Airport on Thursday evening during a scheduled technical...
Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse A320 Family final assembly line
Airbus has inaugurated its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse during a ceremony attended by French Minister of Economy &...
Malaysia-based Berjaya Air orders two ATR 72-600s with new premium cabin
As part of its rebrand to become a premium airline, Malaysia-based Berjaya Air will take on two new ATR 72-600s with a new...
Boeing, Avolon secure order for 40 737 MAX jets
Boeing and Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, have announced a significant order for 40 737 MAX airplanes at the Paris Air Show....
PAL firms order for A350-1000 jets
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed its acquisition of nine A350-1000 long-range aircraft from Airbus, solidifying the purchase agreement during the Paris Air Show....
India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 Family aircraft
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest...
Malaysia-based SKS Airways selects Embraer E-Jets for future growth plans
Embraer has secured a commitment for Embraer E-Jets from Malaysia-based carrier SKS Airways. During the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA’23), the...
PAL orders nine Airbus A350-1000s to expand long-haul fleet
As travel demand continues to rise, Philippine Airlines is struggling to expand due to their fleet limitations, and the airline needs new-generation aircraft...
Indonesia’s TransNusa completes first flight using China-built regional jet
Indonesia-based TransNusa completed the first passenger flight using the China-made ARJ-21. After TransNusa gained the air operator certificates for the aircraft from the...
