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Atlas Air have ordered the last four Boeing 747s to be built.
Atlas Air have ordered the last four Boeing 747s to be built.
It has been announced today January 12th 2020 that Atlas Air Worldwide have agreed to purchase four 747-8 Freighters from Boeing. These 747-8 airplanes will be the final four aircraft to roll off the production line in Everett, Washington before its closure in 2022. “The 747-8F is the best and most versatile widebody freighter in...
Boeing Delivers Trio of 777 Freighters to Qatar Airways Cargo
Boeing Delivers Trio of 777 Freighters to Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo have taken  delivery of three Boeing 777 Freighters as the airline continues to build its cargo division with the world’s largest and most capable twin-engine freighter. This milestone also marks the 200th 777 Freighter to be delivered. The triple delivery comes as air freight is now playing a major role in delivering...
China Airlines Takes Delivery Of New Boeing 777 Freighter
China Airlines Takes Delivery Of New Boeing 777 Freighter
On December 15th 2020 China Airlines unveiled the first of six Boeing 777 Freighters, officially becoming the 20th operator of the world’s largest and longest range twin-aisle freighter. The 777 Freighter joins the airline amid growing demand for dedicated freighters as operators grapple with the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien...
Airbus A330neo for Air Greenland
Airbus A330neo for Air Greenland
Air Greenland, the flag-carrier for Greenland, has become the latest airline to order Airbus’ next generation A330neo aircraft. The new A330-800 will replace the airline’s ageing Airbus A330-200ceo aircraft to ensure operations linking the Arctic island with Denmark continue from the end of 2022. Air Greenland’s CEO’s Jacob Nitter Sørensen said:   “The A330neo is...
Campaign to Keep Desford Flying
Campaign to Keep Desford Flying
Plans to display the Reid and Sigrist RS.4 Desford Trainer, G-AGOS ‘VZ728’ c/n 003, at Newark Air Museum, Nottinghamshire have sparked a campaign to secure the future of the aircraft, which has recently been returned to airworthiness. Leicestershire County Council, which owns the 1945-built twin-engined trainer, announced on Monday that councillors are to discuss the...
JetBlue’s First A220 “Hops” Into The Air
JetBlue’s First A220 “Hops” Into The Air
The inaugural test flight of JetBlue Airways’ first Airbus A220-300 has taken place on 9th December 2020 from the Airbus Mobile Aeroplex at the Mobile Downtown Airport, Alabama. This is the  first of 70 A220 aircraft for JetBlue and is scheduled to be delivered to the New York-based airline before the end of the year,...