Vietnam Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350
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Airbus has handed over the first Airbus A350-900 XWB to its second customer, Vietnam Airlines.
United invests $30 million for stake in Fulcrum BioEnergy
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United Airlines has invested $30 million for a stake in renewable fuels producer Fulcrum BioEnergy in a deal that could see the carrier buy 90 million gallons a year of jet fuel made from municipal waste.
Irkut MC-21’s PD-14 engine to testing in 3Q
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Russia’s Aviadvigatel Co. and Perm Engine Co., which are developing a PD-14 engine for the Irkut MC-21 aircraft, plans to start testing the engine in its flying laboratory in the third quarter.
First World Yoga Day at New York JFK
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Travelers at New York JFK's Terminal 4 participate in the first ever World Yoga Day on June 21, 2015, sponsored by The Consulate General of India. Narenda Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, noted that “this is a program for the benefit of mankind, for a tension-free world and to spread the message of harmony.”
Kuwait Airways takes delivery of first A330-200
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Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, becoming a new operator for the type.
CALC delivers new A320 to Sichuan Airlines
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China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) delivered a new Airbus A320-200 to Sichuan Airlines at the Airbus facilities in Tianjin, China. The newly delivered aircraft is the 50th commercial aircraft in CALC’s portfolio.
Thai Airways A350XWB on schedule for FAL in October
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Equipping of the forward fuselage of THAI’s first A350 XWB well underway at Airbus, Hamburg, Germany.
Myanmar takes delivery of first Boeing 737-800
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Myanmar National Airlines has taken delivery of its first leased Boeing 737-800 from lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announce expansion of their transpacific partnership.
AA, Qantas step up partnership with new transpacific routes
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American Airlines (AA) and Qantas Airways are expanding their joint business by adding new service between the US and Australia.
Atlantic Airways orders one A320
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Faroe Islands carrier Atlantic Airways has placed a firm order for a single Airbus A320 and named Jóhanna á Bergi as its new CEO.
Air Contractors, Europe Airpost and Farnair to rebrand as ASL Airlines
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Dublin-based ASL Aviation Group—which holds seven air operator’s certificates (AOCs) in Europe, Asia and Africa—will unify its four European carriers under ASL Airlines branding. Photo: ASL Airline cargo Boeing 737 in new livery
Sierra Nevada Corp. to team up on regional aircraft production in Turkey
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US-based Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) has signed an MOU with the Turkish Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs & Communications to produce the country’s first regional jet as part of its Regional Aircraft Project.
Alitalia unveils new branding, livery
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Alitalia introduced a new brand, aircraft livery and visual identity on an Airbus A330-200 as the Italian flag carrier revitalizes its business. It also announced product upgrades across all classes of service on its international widebody fleet.
Airbus ships first A320 components from Hamburg to US
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A JetBlue A320ceo tail is set to be shipped from Hamburg to Airbus’s US Mobile, Alabama FAL
Vietnam Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes flight
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The first Airbus A350 XWB destined for Vietnam Airlines flew June 1, beginning a rapid ramp-up of A350 production that will see three new operators take delivery of the aircraft this year.
Frontier Airlines orders 12 A320 family aircraft
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Frontier Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus A321ceo and two A320ceo aircraft.
Boeing begins assembling first 737 MAX
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Boeing has started building the first 737 MAX aircraft on schedule in its Renton, Washington, facility.
Boeing begins assembling first 737 MAX
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Boeing employees begin building the first 737 MAX aircraft on schedule in its Renton, Washington, facility.
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
