quinta-feira, 28 de setembro de 2017

VOLARIS - A320 NEO - F-WWDI msn 7553

Alain Charpentier - TLS

TIANJIN AIRLINES - A320 NEO - F-WWDF msn 7533

Alain Charpentier - TLS

SHENZHEN AIRLINES - A330-300 - F-WWCT msn 1810

Alain Charpentier - TLS

Airbus’ “BLADE” laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight



Aiming to bring a 50% reduction of wing friction and up to five percent lower CO2 emission
First test aircraft in the world combining a transonic laminar wing profile with a standard aircraft internal primary structure

Airbus’ A340 laminar-flow “BLADE” test demonstrator aircraft (A340-300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored Clean Sky “Blade” project. The aircraft, dubbed “Flight Lab”, took off from the Tarbes aerodrome in southern France at local time 11:00, and after a series of successful tests it landed at Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse Blagnac. The overall flight time was 3hrs/38mins.

The BLADE project – which stands for “Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe” – is tasked with assessing the feasibility of introducing the technology for commercial aviation. It aims to improve aviation’s ecological footprint, bringing with it a 50% reduction of wing friction and up to five percent lower CO2 emission. Airbus’ A340 Flight Lab is the first test aircraft in the world to combine a transonic laminar wing profile with a true internal primary structure.

On the outside the aircraft is fitted with two representative transonic laminar outer-wings, while inside the cabin a highly complex specialist flight-test-instrumentation (FTI) station has been installed. The extensive modifications to the A340-300 test-bed aircraft took place during the course of a 16-month working party in Tarbes, with the support of numerous industrial partners across Europe. Today’s first-flight marks the kick-off of the Blade flight-test campaign to explore the wing’s characteristics in flight.

“We began by opening the flight envelope to check that the aircraft was handling correctly,” explains Airbus Flight-Test Engineer, Philippe Seve, who was on board the flight. “We achieved our objective to fly at the design Mach number, at a reasonable altitude and check everything was fine. We also checked that the FTI was working as expected, to identify further fine-tuning for the next flights.”

In the run-up to the start of this flight-testing phase, a small team of 10 specially trained pilots, test engineers and flight test engineers had prepared for this milestone for several months, spending time in a simulator and familiarising themselves with the FTI systems to be installed on the Airbus flight-test aircraft. Moreover, on equipment installation side, a working party of 70 people performed the FTI installation inside the aircraft, while teams from Bremen, Germany and Broughton, UK worked externally on the outer wings, with a team from Stade Germany, installing a pod containing infrared cameras on the fin.

On the wings, there are hundreds of points to measure the waviness of the surface to help Airbus’ engineers ascertain its influence on the laminarity – which is the first time that Airbus has used such a testing method on an aircraft. Other ‘firsts’ are the use of infrared cameras inside the pod to measure wing temperature and the acoustic generator which measures the influence of acoustics on laminarity. In addition, there is also an innovative reflectometry system, which measures overall deformation in real-time during flight.

A key goal of Blade is to be able to measure the tolerances and imperfections which can be present and still sustain laminarity. To this end, Airbus will simulate every type of imperfection in a controlled manner, so that at the end of the campaign the tolerances for building a laminar wing will be fully known. The flight Lab will perform around 150 flight hours in the coming months.

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Press Kit Blade First Flight

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Two 747-8 Freighters and Four 777-300ERs

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced an order today for two 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices.

The orders were previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

The airline also received the first of its 747-8 Freighters at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister.

"The addition of our very first 747-8 Freighter is a significant moment for our Cargo division, and a welcome addition to our 20-strong cargo fleet of wide-body aircraft," said His Excellency Mr. Al Baker. "As the world's third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion, with a second 747-8F due to be delivered in November. This reflects our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that."

Today's announcement is the latest milestone in Qatar Airways' relationship with Boeing. The carrier became a launch customer for the 777X in 2013, was the first to operate the 787 in the Middle East and has 20 737 MAX airplanes on order.

"We are proud of our strong, enduring and growing partnership with Qatar Airways and we truly appreciate the value its business has brought to Boeing, its employees, suppliers and our communities," McAllister said. "As one of the world's largest international cargo carriers, it is heartening that Qatar Airways has selected the 747-8 Freighter to meet the needs of its growing cargo operations and to see the important role the 777-300ER continues to play in its long-haul fleet."

Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of nearly 100 Boeing widebody airplanes and has more than 100 additional Boeing airplanes on order.

The 747-8 Freighter gives cargo operators the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large freighter airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance. It is optimized to provide greater revenue cargo-carrying capability than the 747-400, offering 16 percent more cargo volume while keeping its unique nose door.



The 777-300ER has the highest schedule reliability of any twin-aisle airplane flying today. It is the flagship of the world's elite airlines.

Airbus inaugurates its A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China


First wide-body centre outside Europe, first European and Chinese made A330 delivered

Airbus has inaugurated its A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and strategic partnership with China. At the same time, the first A330 to be delivered from the C&DC was handed over to Tianjin Airlines.

Located at the same site as the Airbus Tianjin A320 Family Final Assembly Line and the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre, the A330 C&DC covers the aircraft completion activities including cabin installation, aircraft painting and production flight test, as well as customer flight acceptance and aircraft delivery. Some 150 Chinese staff members of the C&DC were trained by Airbus experts in Toulouse.

The new plant is composed of paint shop, weighing hangar and one main hangar with three aircraft positions covering an area of 16,800m2.The A330 C&DC in Tianjin will employ more than 250 people and is ready to deliver two aircraft per month by early 2019.

“The inauguration of our A330 C&DC in Tianjin, together with the first of many deliveries, marks a new milestone for Airbus’ international footprint and underlines the strong spirit of cooperation with our Chinese partners,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus COO and President of Commercial Aircraft. “Wide-body aircraft completed in China is an Airbus and an industry first which demonstrates our mutual commitment to a strong and growing Chinese aviation sector.”

To celebrate C&DC inauguration, a first A330 aircraft was delivered to Tianjin Airlines. The aircraft which was assembled and equipped in Toulouse with Chinese and European staff is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and is configured in two classes with 260 seats.

By the end of August 2017, the in-service Airbus fleet with Chinese carrier included 1,484 aircraft, 1,282 A320 Family and 202 A330 Family. The A330 is the most popular wide-body aircraft in China operated by nine airlines.

The A330 is one of the world’s most efficient and versatile widebody aircraft with best in class operating economics. To date the A330 Family has attracted nearly 1,700 orders and over 1,300 A330 Family aircraft are currently flying with more than 110 operators worldwide. With an operational reliability of 99.5 percent and various product enhancements the A330 Family is the most cost-efficient and capable widebody aircraft to date.



Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016 it generated revenues of €67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Widebody jetliner deliveries begin at Airbus’ new A330 Completion and Delivery Centre in China


Airbus today delivered the initial jetliner from its new A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, marking the formal inauguration of Airbus’ first ever industrial facility outside Europe for widebody aircraft and reinforcing the company’s global footprint.

The Completion and Delivery Centre was created to process twin-engine A330s, which are the most popular widebody aircraft in China – currently operated by nine airlines in the country.

Receiving the milestone No. 1 A330 from this Chinese facility was Tianjin Airlines. The aircraft, an A330-200 version, was assembled and equipped at Airbus’ Toulouse, France headquarters location by Chinese and European employees before flying to Tianjin. It becomes the latest addition to the Chinese fleet of in-service Airbus aircraft, which includes a combined total of over 1,480 single-aisle and widebody jetliners.

Currently staffed with some 150 Chinese employees trained by Airbus experts in Toulouse, the A330 Completion and Delivery Centre ultimately will employ over 250 persons.

The facility is located at the same site as the Airbus Tianjin A320 final assembly line and the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre for single-aisle A320 Family aircraft. All of these operations support the development of engineering skills and technology innovation in China while promoting the integration of Chinese suppliers into the Airbus global supply chain.

For additional information on the A330 Completion and Delivery Centre in Tianjin,

JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline, Celebrates its Home Field Advantage with an Aircraft Dedicated to the New York




NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, today revealed a refreshed and updated special livery dedicated to the New York Jets. In 2009, JetBlue was named the Official Airline of the New York Jets. A year later, the airline reaffirmed that commitment with an aircraft dedicated to the team. “JetGreen” was originally revealed in 2010 and became the first sports themed aircraft to join JetBlue’s growing fleet.



JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline®, revealed a refreshed and updated special livery dedicated to the New York Jets.

“New York is home turf for JetBlue and the New York Jets and we both have loyal fans that expect more of us than the other guys,” said Marty St George, executive vice president commercial and planning, JetBlue. “We both work hard to make our product offerings accessible and affordable to those who supported us from day one. The new Jets aircraft will take our partnership to new heights, both literally and figuratively.”

The updated Airbus 320 livery was revealed at a tailgate-themed event at JetBlue’s Hangar at New York’s JFK International Airport. To celebrate the kick-off of the Jets’ football season and this new plane, team executives were joined by Jets Cornerback Buster Skrine and Running Back Bilal Powell and former Jets player Joe Klecko. Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders were also on-hand to meet Jets season ticket holders, JetBlue crewmembers and customers and players and coaches from a local youth football team.

“We are extremely proud to have a Jets-branded plane in the skies being piloted by our terrific partners at JetBlue,” said Neil Glat, New York Jets president. “Our partnership with JetBlue exudes a true 'hometown feel' and engages our many fans throughout the entire greater New York area. We look forward to what lies ahead for our valued partnership in the years to come.”

In addition to revealing the new Jets-themed aircraft, JetBlue surprised the Harlem Jets youth football team with a $10,000 donation to continue providing services to the city’s youngest football players. The Harlem Jets are committed to helping young people reach their full potential through participation in competitive team sports and academic enrichment.

The original “JetGreen” paint scheme interchanged JetBlue’s traditional blue for green and featured a green belly, wing tips and tail, with a football helmet towards the rear of the aircraft. Designed to represent the passion and dedication of true New York football fans and with the rallying call to Play Like a Jet, the new scheme features a full green aircraft and more prominent Jets branding. It also includes the airline's co-branded trademark with New York State's iconic tourism campaign and logo, I LOVE NEW YORK, solidifying JetBlue’s status as the official hometown airline of New York.



New York’s Hometown Airline - JetBlue is the only major commercial airline based in New York City and New York State. JetBlue proudly celebrates its hometown pride with a special livery celebrating New York State Tourism and adorned with the I Love New York logo. From New York’s JFK International Airport, JetBlue offers up to 175 daily nonstop flights to 70 destinations throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. Last year 13.9 million travelers passed through JetBlue’s T5 terminal at JFK. With its strong position in New York and its headquarters in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, JetBlue employs more than 6,700 crewmembers in the New York area.

quinta-feira, 21 de setembro de 2017

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - A330-200 - F-WWCH - msn 1823 New Livery

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JetSMART, the new Chiliean ultra-low-cost carrier, continued its expansion

JetSMART, the new Chiliean ultra-low-cost carrier, continued its expansion on 14 September, starting a five times weekly service between Santiago (SCL) and Puerto Montt (PMC). The 917-kilometre route will be flown by the carrier on its fleet of A320s, with it joining LATAM Airlines (55 weekly flights), Sky Airline (29) and Latin American Wings (11) on the city pair.

Hainan Airlines has commenced two new long-haul routes this week which included the introduction of another European airport to its network.

 Before that on 12 September the carrier began its second link to Tel Aviv (TLV), starting a three times weekly service to the Israeli city from Shanghai Pudong (PVG). The 7,976-kilometre route, which no other airline currently operates, will be flown on the airline’s 787-9s. This route adds to Hainan Airlines’ existing route to Tel Aviv from Beijing. On 15 September the Chinese carrier welcomed Belgrade (BEG) to its route map, starting a twice-weekly (Mondays and Fridays) link from Beijing (PEK) that operates via its existing Prague operation. The 7,420-kilometre connection to the Serbian capital faces no direct competition and will be flown on the airline’s fleet of A330-300s according to OAG schedules
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Air Seoul expanded its route offering this week by introducing Osaka Kansai (KIX) and Guam (GUM) to its Seoul Incheon (ICN) network

The former, which began on 12 September, will be flown by Air Seoul twice-daily, with it becoming the eighth carrier to link the 859-kilometre airport pair, with Jeju Airlines (31 weekly flights), Peach Aviation (28), Asiana Airlines (25), Korean Air (21), Eastar Jet (17), t’way air (17) and Jin Air (14) already serving the airport pair. The following day services to Guam were inaugurated. The 3,224-kilometre link will be flown by Air Seoul six times weekly according to OAG schedules, with it joining Jeju Airlines (21 weekly flights), Korean Air (14), Jin Air (7) and t’way air (7) on the sector. “To provide diversity to the customers, we have decided to launch a new route between Incheon and Guam because Guam is the most popular destination for Koreans,” stated Air Seoul President and CEO Ryu Kwang-hee at the launch. Both routes launched this week will be flown by Air Seoul on its fleet of A321s. As a result of Guam and Kansai becoming Air Seoul destinations, it now means that the carrier offers 12 routes from Incheon, with Hong Kong and Tokyo Narita the next planned destinations to join its network, with both expected to launch on 31 October.
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Air India’s Delhi to Copenhagen

Air India has made Copenhagen (CPH) its second destination in Scandinavia after Stockholm Arlanda and its first in Denmark, with the Star Alliance member starting a three times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) service from Delhi (DEL) on 16 September. “If there is one airline that is happy to expand its network to the world’s highest-ranking country on the happiness index, then it’s Air India,” said Pankaj Srivastava, Commercial Director of Air India at a ceremony at the Danish airport. “This new route to India is a historic breakthrough. The number of returning Indians has doubled worldwide over a few years. Now we’ve got a hole in a huge market, not just the capital, but all Denmark and South Sweden can enjoy, ” commented Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen. The 5,837-kilometre route will be flown by Air India on its fleet of 787-8s. With this launch, Air India now serves 10 destinations in Europe from Delhi, with Copenhagen joining Birmingham, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan Malpensa, Paris CDG, Rome Fiumicino, Stockholm Arlanda and Vienna
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Boeing, Japan Airlines Announce Order for Four 787-8 Dreamliners



SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced an order today for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The order, which was previously listed on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer, is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices and will expand JAL's Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes.

"This order for additional 787 Dreamliners, is a key part of our strategy as we look to bolster our existing route network and strengthen our position ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo," said Yoshiharu Ueki, President of Japan Airlines. "The superior noise performance of the 787 will play a critical role in meeting our commitment for quieter operations within our domestic network going forward."

Japan Airlines currently operates the second largest 787 Dreamliner fleet in the world, with 34 airplanes. The carrier is expected to receive its 35th Dreamliner, a 787-9 later this week. With this new order, Japan Airlines' 787 fleet include 29 787-8s and 20 787-9 airplanes.

"We are honored to partner with Japan Airlines once again as they further expand their world-class fleet with additional 787 Dreamliners," said Kevin McAllister, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "JAL has been able to successfully grow its business over the years, while generating healthy profits due to the efficiency and reliability of their 787 fleet."

Japan Airlines became the first airline in the world to take delivery of a 787 powered by fuel-efficient General Electric GEnx engines in 2012. In addition, JAL was one of the first airlines to launch new routes with the 787, as it launched its Boston and San Diego routes with the Dreamliner that same year.

The 787 Dreamliner family is being operated on more than 530 routes, with 150 brand new nonstop routes planned or in service since the airplane began commercial service in 2011. To date, 69 customers worldwide have placed orders for 1,278 airplanes, making the 787 Dreamliner the fastest selling twin-aisle airplane in Boeing history.

terça-feira, 19 de setembro de 2017

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Malaysia Airlines still keen on A330 despite B787 order

Malaysia Airlines (MH, Kuala Lumpur Int'l) is still in talks with Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) about its widebody requirements despite last week's placement of an order with Boeing (BOE, Chicago O'Hare) for nine B787-9s.

Speaking to Bloomberg, airline Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Bellew said negotiations with the Europeans will continue this week with focus on the A330neo. If ordered, the aircraft would then be operated alongside the B787s as part of the carrier's fleet renewal plan.

Bellew added that Malaysia Airlines is, meanwhile, also scouting for up to twelve second-hand A330s to fulfill its immediate growth plans. The jets are required in the first half of next year and the rest in 2019 and will be used to replace existing B737-800-operated services on slot-constrained routes. Lessors with equipment currently in service with a "bankrupt European carrier" have reportedly courted his airline, he said.

Malaysia Airlines currently operates fifteen A330-300s with the first of six A350-900s due to deliver in November of this year.
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Monarch considering return to longhaul ops


Monarch Airlines (ZB, London Luton) is considering shifting its focus to the longhaul market as part of a massive restructuring of the UK leisure carrier's operations.



According to Sky News, over the past several months, Monarch and KPMG have been looking at various options which include the sale or restructuring of its short-haul services through a joint venture or feeder deal with another airline.

Sources told the UK television channel that Monarch had wanted to wrap up a potential deal as early as possible. The carrier sees the longhaul niche as more profitable given emerging price wars in the regional European market.

For its part, Monarch ended widebody operations just over two years ago with the return of its last A330-200 taking place in May 2015. The move coincided with a shift in business plan following the airline's buy-out by Greybull Capital LLP in October 2014. At the time, the private equity investment firm announced Monarch would transition into a "premium budget-carrier" while ending all long-haul and charter flights. As it stands, Monarch's fleet currently consists of ten A320-200s, twenty-five A321-200s, and one B737-800 (being used as a crew trainer ahead of the delivery of its first B737 MAX 8s).

Earlier this year, anna.aero reported on speculative talks between Monarch and AirTanker (9L, Brize Norton) over the wet-lease of three A330-200s in 2018. Monarch would reportedly base the aircraft out of London Gatwick, Birmingham Int'l, and Manchester Int'l for use in developing longhaul flights. Neither party responded to ch-aviation's request for comment on the matter.

China Airlines plans A350 Frankfurt service in S18

China Airlines in preliminary update for summer 2018 season filed Airbus A350-900XWB service on Taipei Taoyuan – Frankfurt route, replacing existing Boeing 777-300ER. The A350 is currently scheduled to operate on daily basis from 25MAR18.

CI061 TPE2330 – 0650+1FRA 359 D
CI062 FRA1120 – 0610+1TPE 359 D

This aircraft adjustment would see China Airlines’ European service exclusively served by A350 only.
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Airbus Reaches Milestone Number of Aircraft Flying in North America



The number of in-service Airbus commercial aircraft in North America reached a new high of 1,500 following the delivery of an A321 to American Airlines on Friday. The company delivered its first North American-operated aircraft to U.S.-based Eastern Airlines in 1977 and has gone on to tally more than 2,000 orders with 25 airline companies and lessors in the region.

A celebration was held at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL, with delivery teams from American Airlines and Airbus marking the milestone.

Paul Oliver, Vice President-Customer Services for Airbus Americas, praised the teamwork of both Airbus and American citing their commitment to hard work in advancing the future of airline transportation. “This milestone showcases the continued growth of commercial aviation in North America – and our four decades of commitment to providing the right aircraft at the right time with benchmark customer support for our customers. We’re proud to recognize this milestone with our partners at American Airlines, and it’s gratifying for it to happen with an aircraft built in the U.S.”

American Airlines operates more Airbus passenger aircraft than any other airline in the world. Since the first delivery of 25 Airbus aircraft to American in 1988 and 1989, the relationship between both companies has grown, with American now flying 416 Airbus aircraft in their fleet, with another 122 on order.

Joe Maloy, Director of Fleet Acquisitions, Dispositions and Records for American Airlines was in Mobile to accept the aircraft. “As the world’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, American Airlines is proud to accept the 1500th in-service Airbus aircraft in North America, and that the aircraft was built at the state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama. American greatly values our relationship with Airbus. Congratulations to Airbus for reaching this milestone!” he said.

The 1,500 in-service aircraft milestone exemplifies the growing need in North America for Airbus commercial aircraft. In its lifetime, Airbus has globally received 17,287 orders across its product line, with more than 10,000 delivered. Over the next 20 years, Airbus predicts that more than 5,900 new aircraft will be required in North America.

sexta-feira, 15 de setembro de 2017

United further expands European service in S18

United Airlines yesterday (12SEP17) announced additional new service launch to Europe for summer 2018 season, subject to Government Approval. Planned new routes, opened for reservation, as follow.

Newark – Porto 04MAY18 – 03OCT18 1 daily 757
UA144 EWR2145 – 0950+1OPO 752 D
UA145 OPO1235 – 1535EWR 752 D

Newark – Reykjavik Keflavik 23MAY18 – 03OCT18 1 daily 757
UA138 EWR2230 – 0810+1KEF 752 D
UA139 KEF1155 – 1405EWR 752 D

San Francisco – Zurich 07JUN18 – 26OCT18 1 daily 787-8
UA044 SFO1410 – 1010+1ZRH 788 D
UA045 ZRH0950 – 1240SFO 788 D

Washington Dulles – Edinburgh 23MAY18 – 03OCT18 1 daily 757
UA146 IAD2210 – 1025+1EDI 752 D
UA147 EDI1240 – 1540IAD 752 D

Further, planned seasonal operation during summer will be expanded in 2018, including following routes.

Operating from April instead of May:
Chicago O’Hare – Dublin eff 09APR18
Washington Dulles – Lisbon eff 09APR18

Operating from May instead of June:
Chicago O’Hare – Edinburgh eff 04MAY18
San Francisco – Munich eff 04MAY18
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Boeing raises Dreamliner production amid improved demand




Boeing is to raise production of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft from 2019 as confidence in its order book begins to return.

The US manufacturing giant will raise production by 17 per cent to 14 planes per month, up from 12.

“That’s an important step for us and another signpost of the strength of the marketplace,” CEO Dennis Muilenburg told analysts at a Morgan Stanley conference.

The announcement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Malaysia Airlines and Boeing for 16 new aircraft including eight 787-9 Dreamliners, converted from the existing contract for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, along with eight additional 737 MAX 8s.

Malaysia Airlines currently operates more than 50 Next-Generation 737s and has an additional 25 737 MAXs on order, including 10 for the new 737 MAX 10.

Peter Bellew, managing director and chief executive of Malaysia Airlines, said: "New widebody aircraft are a key to making Malaysia Airlines a premium airline offering a five-star product again.

“The extraordinary range of the 787-9 gives an ability to operate to any point in Europe and some USA destinations in the future from Kuala Lumpur.”

787 model summary through August 2017
Model - series - Orders - DeliveriesUnfilled
787-9   -  675 -  244 -  431
787-8   -  426 -  345 -  081
787-10 -      0 -  177 -  177

787 Total  -1278 -  589 -  689


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