Source: Boeing - DHL places its largest Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) order for nine 767-300BCF - The expanded 767-300BCF fleet will strengthen DHL's response to the continued growing demand for express cargo driven by e-commerce   DHL Express (DHL) and Boeing announced that the logistics company placed a firm order for nine more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Representing their largest single 767-300BCF order to date, the additional freighters will help expand DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet in response to increased global demand for cargo capacity.   "We are confident in the quality and OEM expertise that comes with Boeing's converted freighters," explains Geoff Kehr, senior vice president, Global Air Fleet Management, DHL Express. "The additional B767 freighters are part of our [...]

Source: Boeing - New conversion lines to open at KF Aerospace in Canada and at Boeing's London Gatwick MRO in the United Kingdom - Icelease orders eleven 737-800BCF; will be launch customer for new conversion line at London Gatwick MRO facility - 737-800BCF now has more than 200 orders and commitments from 19 customers As global demand for freighters continues to soar, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced plans to add three conversion lines for the market-leading 737-800BCF across North America and Europe. The company also signed a firm order with Icelease for eleven of the freighters as the launch customer for one of the new conversion lines. In 2022, the company will open one conversion line at Boeing's London Gatwick [...]

Source: Airbus The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the acquisition of three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT). Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft in transport configuration is scheduled in the coming days, followed by its conversion to MRTT in 2024. The handover of the first fully converted aircraft is scheduled in 2023 and the third and final unit in 2025. The contract covers associated support such as spares, ground support equipment, training and in-service support until the end of the contract. The aircraft, acquired from Iberia, will be converted into military tanker transport at Airbus’ Spanish headquarters in Getafe, Spain. It will be equipped with a state-of-the-art hose & drogue [...]

Source: Boeing - 777-9 flight test airplane makes its international debut, flying non-stop from Seattle to the United Arab Emirates - On display at the Dubai Airshow starting November 14 The new Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m. (GST), ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The airplane will be on static display and featured in the show's flying program starting November 14. The 777-9 flight test airplane made a nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle's Boeing Field to Dubai, the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X as it continues to undergo a rigorous test program. Building on the best of the industry-leading 777 and 787 Dreamliner families, the 777-9 will be the world's largest and [...]

Source: Airbus Commercial Aircraft Latest Commercial Aircraft figures Check out our order and delivery summary at a glance in the table below (numbers valid at the end of October 2021). For a full listing including details on customers and regions, as well as historical data for the previous year, go to the download section below. October 2021 deliveries: 36 to 23 customers October 2021 orders: 22 2021 deliveries to date: 460 to 76 customers A300/A310 A220/A320 A330/A340/A350 A380 Total Total orders 816 16326 3108 251 20501 Total deliveries 816 10245 2341 249 13651 Aircraft in fleet 283 9647 2097 244 12271

Source: Airbus An in-flight study is focusing on emissions performance of single-aisle aircraft The first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft operating on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has taken off. In doing so, the aviation industry inches one step closer to certification of 100%, unblended SAF for commercial use by 2030.  When the first A320neo took to the skies for the first time in September 2014, it immediately became world-renowned as one of the most efficient aircraft ever built. And it is not hard to see why: the A320 Family boasts the very latest engines and large wingtip devices, all of which contribute to making these aircraft up to 20% more fuel efficient than their predecessors. Now, seven years later, [...]