The Airbus A380 had its first compatibility tests last week at Frankfurt Main airport. The second A380 test aircraft (MSN004) flew to the airport on 29 October for the trial, which was assisted by Lufthansa. The A380 was serviced at Gate E9 of Frankfurt’s Terminal 2. Several ramp scenarios were evaluated, including positioning of passenger airbridges at the main and upper decks.
Source: Flight International
German turboprop manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft is justifying an ambitious outlook for its D328eco, arguing that there are fewer rival manufacturers pursuing the primary markets. Deutsche Aircraft, in its latest full-year financial statement, says its planning for the D328eco “assumes” sales of 1,000 aircraft, based on various market studies – a ...
US electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies on 13 November completed the first flight of the innaugural Alia CX300 aircraft built on its new production line in South Burlington, Vermont.
Restructuring Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights using reactivated De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s after disclosing a settlement to take ownership of 13 of the twin-turboprops.
