The fact that the Irish low-cost airliner is putting all of its available financial resources behind this purchase is indicative of its aggressive expansion plans. On Tuesday, Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary stated the airliner expects to exercise “pretty much all”… Read More ›
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Boeing prepares to fight Bombardier’s CSeries aircrafts through a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer
While Airbus has sided with Bombardier, in the Canadian aircraft maker’s dispute with Boeing, through this proposed joint venture with Embraer, Boeing aims at becoming the leader in the 70-seat to 130-seat regional jet market. Brazilian newspaper O Globo reported,… Read More ›
Boeing considering raising production levels of 737
Boeing is likely to raise production levels of its narrowbody offerings. On Wednesday, a senior executive from Boeing said, judging by currently available data, the aircraftmaker must seriously consider raising the production levels of the 737. When asked at a… Read More ›
Boeing completes flight tests of 787-10 with Rolls Royce engine
While Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner jet has a seating capacity of around 330 and has a shorter mile range, Airbus SE’s A350-900 has a seating capacity of 325 but has a longer range. Boeing is scheduled to make its first delivery… Read More ›
China to place an order for 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus: French President Emmanuel Macron
Although a formal deal is yet to be signed, Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed the placement of the order. On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that the purchase of 184 A320 narrow-body jets from Airbus by China is… Read More ›
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd to purchase 50 A320neo aircrafts from Airbus SE for $5.42 billion
The actual price that China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd will pay however be lower than the aggregate list price of $5.42 billion, since it is a common practice in the aircraft industry to provide concessions to buyers. On Friday,… Read More ›
Boeing wins $6.2 billion contract for 36 F15 fighter jets
The development is in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy of boosting the sale of U.S. weapons exports to friendly countries. On Friday, the Pentagon stated, Boeing Co has been awarded a $6.2 billion contract for 36 F-15 fighter… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia to buy smart ammunitions worth $7 billion from U.S.
The deal is likely to face strong headwinds in the U.S. Congress stemming from civilian deaths in Saudi Arabia’s campaigns in Yemen. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Saudi Arabia has agreed to purchase precision guided munition… Read More ›
Airbus likely to land orders for 400 jets from Indigo Partners: Sources
Bill Franke, owner of Phoenix-based Indigo Partners, and Airbus’ John Leahy are likely to be the star of the Dubai Airshow. Bill Franke, a veteran investor in the airlines sector, is set to place a historic $40 billion order for… Read More ›
Flydubai close to ordering 178 Boeing 737 MAX jets: sources
Since the Dubai-based budget carrier current fleet of aircrafts are all from Boeing, in the event of flydubai ordering more jets, it is likely it will opt for Boeing’s aircrafts. Media reports had earlier said Airbus and Boeing were in… Read More ›