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Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Ryanair Finalize Order for 175 Next-Generation 737s
Posted in Aviation News on Wednesday 19th June 2013 at 10:48
Irish Irish low cost airline Ryanair has finalized a firm order for 175 Next-Generation 737-800 at the 2013 Paris Air Show.
Avro Vulcan XH558 Avro Vulcan Flying Life Extension
Posted in Articles on Saturday 8th June 2013 at 07:03
Vulcan to the Sky Trust Charity launches Operation 2015, an engineering programme designed to keep the world’s last flying Avro Vulcan airworthy to the end of 2015.
Cargolux Boeing 747-8F Boeing Celebrates Delivery of 50th 747-8
Posted in Aviation News on Thursday 30th May 2013 at 05:56
Lufthansa, the launch customer of the passenger version, took delivery of the milestone aircraft almost one year after the first revenue flight of the 747-8 Intercontinental.
Atlantic Airlines Lockheed L-188 Electra G-LO Europe's Last Lockheed L-188 Electra
Posted in Articles on Tuesday 30th April 2013 at 08:32
Atlantic Airlines last Lockheed L-188 Electra G-LOFC has been acquired by Buffalo Airways, so all of the world's airworthy Electra's are now only to be found flying in Canada.
National Airlines Boeing 747-428(BCF) N949CA National Airlines crash at Afghan base
Posted in Aviation News on Tuesday 30th April 2013 at 06:20
A US civilian cargo aircraft operated by National Airlines has crashed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, killing its seven crew, officials say.
Fed Ex Boeing MD-10-10F Forty years of FedEx Express
Posted in Articles on Monday 29th April 2013 at 11:50
Forty years ago in April 1973, Federal Express delivered its first package, and in doing so changed the shape of air cargo forever.
KLM Boeing 747-400 departing LAX for Amsterda 25 Years of the Boeing 747-400
Posted in Articles on Monday 15th April 2013 at 11:39
The Boeing 747-400 made its first flight 25 years ago and in doing so, brought new technology, improved efficiency and longer range to the long-haul high-capacity airline market.
Bombardier CS100 Unveiling of the new Bombardier CSeries Airliner
Posted in Aviation News on Friday 8th March 2013 at 09:18
Designed for the growing 100 to 149 seat market the Bombardier CSeries aircraft program is making excellent progress towards first flight in June this year.
Malaysia Airlines 9M-MNF the 100th A380 One Hundred Up - The A380 in commercial service
Posted in Articles on Wednesday 27th February 2013 at 16:09
The delivery of 9M-MNF to Malaysia Airlines in March 2013 marks a significant milestone in the Airbus "Superjumbo" program as it will be the 100th Airbus A380 to enter commercial service.
Lewis Hamilton Challenger 605 Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton New Challenger 605
Posted in Articles on Tuesday 19th February 2013 at 09:00
Lewis Hamilton has splashed out on an even speedier mode of transport – a 30 million USD private Bombardier Challenger 605 executive jet.
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