Oregon-based Evergreen International Airlines has been chosen by Boeing to operate the fleet of 747 Large Cargo Freighters (LCF) that will transport major sections of the 787 to Everett for final assembly from 2007.
Evergreen, which will operate the routes to and from the USA and Japan, has appointed Cargolux as a subcontractor to fly routes from Europe. The bulbous aircraft is set to make its first flight in mid-2006.
Source: Flight International
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking another 10 days to review Alaska Air Group’s proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, with the airlines now agreeing not to close their planned deal before the period ends on 15 August.
Airbus’s adjusted earnings for its commercial aircraft division were down by 13% to €1.95 billion ($2.11 billion) over the first half, as investments for future preparation offset the increase in deliveries. The airframer delivered 323 commercial aircraft over the first six months – up on the previous 316 and lifting ...
