Airbus is (still) unwilling to specify the exact impact of the requirements from regulators on the A321XLR and how it will affect the design and specifications of the aircraft. Head of Program Gary O’Donnell said during a First Flight media…
AVIC developed a new configuration for its AG600 large amphibian aircraft and that new version, in firefighter configuration, recently successfully completed its first flight. The AG600 Firefighter aircraft took off from Zuhai Jinwan airport on May 31st and spent 20…
Start-up airline, Green Africa concluded its plans for scheduled flight operations. The carrier also ready for ticket sales via its website – greenafrica.com following pre-sales approvals from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Commercial flights to and from Lagos connecting…
After twice being delayed by poor weather, Boeing completed the successful first flight of the 777-9 on Saturday. The aircraft, which was launched at the Dubai Air Show in 2013 was scheduled to enter service last year, but has been…
The Boeing 777X first flight, which was postponed yesterday due to weather, is scheduled for 10am Pacific time today. You can watch the live stream of the flight here, embedded in an article about the new airplane by Dominic Gates at…
Embraer’s final member of the E2 family has taken to the air, the E175-E2. Video of the first flight, courtesy Embraer, is shown below: The E175-E2 has been controversial as it weighs just above the scope clause limitations outlined in…