Korean 747-8I order snaps jumbo dry spell
An order by Korean Airlines for five Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental snaps a nearly three year dry spell for the passenger-configured jumbo, and could signal…
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American continues to cite tough conditions for JAL in switching alliances
As Japan Airlines (JAL) and the country’s government continue to evaluate rival capital infusion bids from American and Delta Air Lines, American is dismissing…
Boeing readies thrust reverser fixes for Rolls-Royce-powered 777s
Boeing says it will begin shipping kits to fix the thrust reversers on Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 777 aircraft within the next few weeks.
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EASA orders Trent fuel-icing modification on A330/340s
European safety regulators are extending fuel-icing prevention modifications to Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines
PICTURE: Airbus manufactures first structural component for A350
Airbus has produced the first structural component for the A350 at its plant in Nantes, France. The all-carbon centre wing-box panel has a surface…