Category Archives: Aviation News

US Air Force Awards Boeing $2.8 Billion for KC-46A Tanker Production

On August 18, 2016, the United States Air Force awarded Boeing $2.8 billion USD for KC-46A tanker low-rate initial production following the Defense Acquisition Board’s review and an announcement the program completed “Milestone C.” Two production lots of 7 and 12 aircraft are included in the award

ANA Receives 50th Boeing 787 Dreamliner

All Nippon Airways (ANA) receives delivery of the airline’s 50th Boeing 787 Dreamliner and will become the first airline to operate 50 Boeing 787s. A ceremony was held today at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center. The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up

Nok Air and Boeing Partner for Humanitarian Aid Flight

Nok Air and Boeing launched a mission to send special humanitarian aid to Thailand. Nok Air’s 22nd brand new Boeing 737-800 NG will transport and deliver approximately 30 boxes filled with relief items, such as clothes and school supplies. The materials were supplied with help

Delta’s new all-suite Business Class

Delta is upgrading it’s Delta One business class seat for its upcoming deliveries of the a350. The new Delta One seats will all have aisle access and have doors to make them personal suites. Here are the main features as advertised by Delta: A full-height

Belavia Receives Delivery of their First Boeing 737-800NG

The national airline of Belarus, Belavia, have received their first Boeing Next Generation 737-800. The 737-800NG was selected for its cost-efficiency and a maximum range for flight operated to Europe and Central Asia. The airplane also features a new livery for Belavia. The idea was to

Boeing vCabin Smart Interior Concept

Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes’ Product Development has been working on a new concept, the vCabin. The idea is that cabin interior systems like lighting can be controlled from handled devices. Passengers with a smart device could control their lighting, order a meal from the flight attendants, and

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Reaches Major Milestone

The Boeing Dreamliner program has passed a major milestone, 100 million passengers flown. The more precise number announced by Boeing was that over 109 million passengers have now flown on a Dreamliner flight. This is from the about 450 787s delivered to customers around the

American Airlines Makes IFE Free

American Airlines has announced today that all its inflight entertainment is now free to all customers no matter where they sit in the plane. If you are seated in First, Business, or Economy, you will be able to enjoy American’s full movie library free of

Mauritania Airlines Finalizes Order for One Boeing 737-800 NG

Mauritania Airlines and Boeing have finalized an order for a single Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation (NG) aircraft, which is valued at $96 million USD at current list prices. Mohamed Radhy Bennahi, Mauritania Airlines CEO explains why the 737 is important to the airline. The Boeing 737

Delta Ground Stop

*Main story below the updates* Wednesday 8/10/16 Update] It has now been two days since the Delta ground stop affected all their flight operations. The final number for Tuesday cancellations was 800. Though 15o cancelations have been accounted for today, normal operations are expected to

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