In a boost to the Boeing order backlog UPS has placed firm orders for eight new 747-400 freighters. Deliveries will begin in June 2007 and run through 2008. These will be the first -400s to be operated by the carrier, although it already has 747s in its mixed fleet. The parcels express carrier says it plans to operate the aircraft on international “trunk” routes connecting Asia, Europe and North America.
Source: Airline Business
Airbus is looking to obtain higher-weight certifications for its A321XLR over the next three months, as it works on the individual enhancements required by early operators of the long-range twinjet. The airframer secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval for the basic version – with a 97t maximum take-off weight ...
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...
Keep track of the commercial aircraft order announcements made at this year’s Farnborough air show
