Aircraft

18.03.2010 2:00

Boeing paints Gol 737-800 with chrome-free primer

Boeing for the first time has painted a 737-800 destined for revenue service with chrome-free primer. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Sao. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

Boeing: 737 trim tab directive not linked to 2003 rework

Boeing says an emergency airworthiness directive issued 12 March for the Boeing next generation 737 family is not connected to a previous directive aimed. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

Boeing aiming to bring 787 and 747-8F to Farnborough

Boeing is tentatively planning to debut the 787 and 747-8F alongside one another at the Farnborough air show in July, subject to both aircraft's flight-test. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

Venezuela receives first six K-8 jet trainers

China has delivered its first six Hongdu K-8 jet trainers to Venezuela, which has expressed interest in acquiring more and also buying the company's more. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

Bombardier resumes CRJ1000 flight tests

Bombardier's CRJ1000 test aircraft have resumed flight testing, after the airframer remedied a software glitch associated with the rudder control-by-wire. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

Boeing looks to extend 777 wingspan for incremental improvement package

In addition to studying the long term future of the 777, Boeing is working to implement a host of incremental changes to the long-range widebody, as well. [Read more]

18.03.2010 2:00

NASA to obtain ice data for advanced control algorithms

NASA's Glenn Research Centre has issued a contract to Aerospace Corporation to develop artificial ice shapes that will be used for wind tunnel testing as. [Read more]

17.03.2010 2:00

Boeing gauges possible modifications for 737 re-engine

Details are emerging about possible structural modifications that could be introduced if Boeing decides to re-engine its Next Generation 737. [Read more]