http://www.key.aero The Homepage of Aviation en-gb Copyright 2013 Key Publishing Limited Mon, 20 May 2013 12:54:44 GMT 240 http://www.key.aero/images/logos/home.jpg http://www.key.aero http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5943 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5943 The Dallas based carrier has converted 30 existing Next-Generation 737 orders to 737 MAX 7s Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:42 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5937 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5937 Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800's. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:02 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5934 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5934 MIAT Mongolian Airlines takes delivery of first direct purchase 767-300ER. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:41 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5927 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5927 Painting of the first A350 XWB "MSN001" was completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:53:43 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5902 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5902 The Kazakhstan flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets. Wed, 8 May 2013 11:53:53 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5889 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5889 Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi's aabar Investments PJC has completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle, SpaceShipTwo (SS2). Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:40 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5885 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5885 The Irish carrier has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:33:49 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5881 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5881 Six hundred lucky children jetted off on the day trip of a lifetime, after being selected in Monarch's nationwide appeal to make education fun. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:28:20 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5870 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5870 The airline has resumed its Boeing 787 services after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January. Thu, 2 May 2013 15:33:18 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5868 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5868 Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two Sharklet equipped A320's. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:51:07 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5834 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5834 International Airline Group (IAG), and British Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to purchase 18 A350-1000's plus 18 options. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:10:01 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5817 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5817 Lufthansa has been cleared to fly its Airbus A380 on a 5 day - weekly service from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong starting Sept. 26, 2013 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:29:05 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5811 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5811 Airbus manufacturing in the United States advanced another step in Mobile, Alabama as construction of the company's A320 Family Assembly Line officially begins. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:28 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5810 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5810 Polar Air Cargo Worldwide has confirmed its plans to begin daily nonstop 747-400 express freighter service between Cincinnati and Tokyo by the end of April. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:16:07 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5809 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5809 Boeing has announced it is enhancing its flight training support for airlines in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas by adding and repositioning a number of flight training devices. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:54:24 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5790 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5790 The flight data recorder (FDR) has been removed from the Lion Air 737-800 that ditched on approach to Ngurah Rai International. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:37:03 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5789 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5789 The Canadian airline has signed a conditional purchase agreement for 12 CS100's with options for additional 18 aircraft. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:53:23 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5767 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5767 The Turkish carrier has announced a committed to an order for over 70 737's. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:30:45 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5757 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5757 The new centre will be the home for 747-8, 767, 777 and 787 deliveries. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 01:07:10 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5733 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5733 Airbus has installed two flight-ready Trent XWB engines and a Honeywell HGT1700 APU on the flight-test A350 XWB (MSN001). Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:42:10 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5731 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5731 A LOT Airlines 787 was used for a two hour flight on Monday to test the new lithium battery modifications. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:47:06 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5724 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5724 Airbus today announced a firm order for 16 A321neo from Hawaiian Airlines Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:07:38 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5708 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5708 Tickets for the Citywing flights between Leeds Bradford International Airport and the Isle of Man are now on sale. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:40:08 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5707 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5707 The Ukraine low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:24:25 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5698 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5698 The low cost carrier has announced a commitment to order 175 Next-Generation 737-800's. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:47:16 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5694 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5694 Airbus has won a 234 aircraft deal from the Indonesian carrier. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:51:38 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5690 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5690 The aircraft manufacturer will work exclusively with GE Aviation to develop the engine specification for the next generation 777X. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:44:06 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5687 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5687 The Turkish carrier has signed a contract for up to 117 A320's. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:10:32 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5686 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5686 Fiji's national airline, has formally rolled out its new 'Fiji Airways' livery with the delivery of its first A330-200. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:59:46 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5683 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5683 The aircraft is the 100th Airbus delivered to Japanese carriers. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:32:47 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5673 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5673 The announcement highlights a comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on the 787 Dreamliner. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:24:44 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5671 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5671 The Swiss carrier has announced a commitment to purchase six 777-300ER's. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:56:48 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5670 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5670 A nationwide appeal has been launched by the leisure airline Monarch, asking for head teachers to help them in their quest to make flying fun! Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:47:29 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5668 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5668 Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of the 100th A380 at Airbus' Henri Ziegler Delivery Centre in Toulouse. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:48:23 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5666 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5666 Oman Air has announced the launch of a new joint venture freighter operation partnership with DHL. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:52 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5654 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5654 The aircraft manufacturer will relocate all full-flight simulators and other devices from Seattle to Miami, starting with two 787 training suites. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:45:52 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5641 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5641 GE Aviation is assembling the first Passport development engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:44:40 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5640 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5640 Ecuador's Civil Aviation Authority has opened Quito's new international airport, Mariscal Antonio Jose de Sucre. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:49:25 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5639 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5639 The airline has committed to purchase up to 30 aircraft. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:36:16 GMT http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5638 http://www.key.aero/view_article.asp?id=5638 The airline has announced an order for three additional 747-8 Freighters. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:25:57 GMT