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Gulfstream’s G600 Gets EU Aviation Safety Agency Approval

2020-05-12 by Phil Butler

G600

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation says European clients will soon be able to take delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600.

Tags: Aerospace, aircraft, aviation, EASA certification, fast jets, flights, G600, Gulfstream, jets, private charter

Rostec Begins Serial Production of MC-21 Airliners in 2020

2019-12-27 by Phil Butler

MC-21

Russia’s Rostec corporation announces serial commercial production of the new MC-21 passenger jets will begin in 2020.

Tags: aircraft, aircraft design, aircraft fleet, MC-21 aircraft, Rostec, Russia airplanes, russia flights, Russian aircraft manufacture, Russian airlines, UAC

Russia’s UAC to Build 72 MC-21 Passenger Planes Annually by 2025

2019-12-04 by Argophilia Travel News

MC-21

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced plans to produce six MC-21 passenger jets in 2021 and twice as many in 2022.

Tags: aeroflot, aircraft, airlines, MC-21, MC-21 aircraft, Russian aircraft, Russian aircraft manufacture, SSJ 100

BOC Aviation Orders $8.8 Billion of Boeing Planes

2014-08-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

737 MAX

Boeing has just announced an order from BOC Aviation worth $8.8 billion. According to the news, BOC is to get 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft making it the largest order ever or the airline.

Tags: air travel, aircraft, airliners, airplanes, BOC Aviation, boeing, Boeing 737

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014 Begins in Hamburg

2014-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Aircraft Interiors Expo

Beginning today in Hamburg, Germany, the Aircraft Interiors Expo showcases tomorrow’s designs today. Market leaders in design, aeronautics, and consumers line up to check out the latest in aircraft tech.

Tags: aircraft, airline tech, airlines, Aviointeriors, expos, Germany expo

Boeing Lands Ryanair Contract, Biggest Ever in Europe

2013-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Boeing Aerospace

Boeing has just landed a Ryanair contract that is the largest ever from a European carrier. Boeing is to supply some 175 aircraft to the budget carrier, the purchase price totals were not disclosed.

Tags: air carriers, air fleets, air travel, aircraft, airlines, airplane production, Ryanair

Taitung Celebrates 2012 Taiwan Balloon Fiesta

2012-07-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Taiwan Balloon Festival

The Taiwan Balloon Fiesta, an annual summer extravaganza hosted by the island’s eastern county of Taitung, launched its 2012 celebration Friday, June 29. The 47 participating pilots will showcase 21 hot air balloons from over 13 countries for the two-month festival. Through September 2, visitors to the isle of Formosa will enjoy witnessing freestyle performances by experts from the United States, Canada, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Lithuania, Spain, Thailand, India, the Netherlands and Brazil. Various balloon models will be debuted during the 2012 Taiwan Balloon Festival and many hot air balloon artists will offer special rides to audience members.

Tags: aircraft, balloon festival, balloon races, balloons, events Taiwan events, fiesta, hot air, Hot Air Balloon, Taitung, taiwan

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