Icelandair and the 757
[UPDATE – We contacted the airline and they advise us as follows: “At this time there is no substitute for the B757 on the market or in sight at Boeing or Airbus. Present plans estimate the B757 with Icelandair to…
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Ryanair Launches 737 MAX8-200 with 100+100 Order
We now clearly see the future, and it looks increasingly uncomfortable! Ryanair today announced a launch order for 100 firm, and 100 options for the new Boeing 737-MAX200, which will be a 737-8 fuselage with an additional exit door to…
FAS 2014 – Day Two
Day Two at Farnborough continued with additional announcements of new orders from the major industry players, as well as briefings by senior executives. We’ve captured some interesting interviews today that will be posted as they are processed and uploaded from…
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LEAP-1B progress
CFM International announced it has successfully initiated ground testing of the first LEAP-1B engine that will exclusively power the Boeing 737 MAX. CFM ran the engine for the first time on June 13, three days ahead of schedule. The LEAP-1B…
Boeing 737 – the long serving workhorse
One frequently hears about the remarkable life of the 737. As of March 2014, 11,774 737s have been ordered since the first order dated February 15, 1965. In the 17, 969 days (using today’s date) since, Boeing has accumulated an…