Times have changed for the wide-body four engine market. Key Points: The global wide-body aircraft market has changed. No longer do customers worldwide; particularly commercial airlines want four-engine jets — and since global aircraft manufacture is driven by commercial airline demand; followed by demand from the cargo logistics companies; thereby making it … [Read more...] about No buyer found for BBJ 747-8
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Jet Aviation EASA STC Approval for Boeing 747 ADS-B Out compliance
Jet Aviation has received EASA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to configure and install ADS-B Out systems on Boeing 747 series aircraft ADS-B Out compliance delivers digital information such as the aircraft’s exact position, sensors and system accuracy and traffic and resolution advice to airborne and landed Automatic Dependent Surveillance-B (ADS-B) receivers. This … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation EASA STC Approval for Boeing 747 ADS-B Out compliance
Donald Trump and Air Force One
And why the costs are not Boeing’s fault. On the 6th December 2016 news broke of a Donald Trump tweet relating to the U.S. presidential fight wide-body aircraft ‘Air Force One’. The elect president Trump tweeted: "Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!" The x2 Boeing … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and Air Force One
Greenpoint Technologies Delivers 747-8 VVIP Interior
Greenpoint Technologies, based in Kirkland, Washington, recently delivered a Boeing 747-8 VVIP aircraft to an undisclosed customer. Not many details were released about the plane but conceptual photos and videos show it is a beauty to behold that took 2 years from start to finish. On the bottom level on the plane, the forward section begins with a spacious stateroom and … [Read more...] about Greenpoint Technologies Delivers 747-8 VVIP Interior
Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval for Expanded Interior Capabilities
Jet Aviation Singapore has received full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its new interior shop. This will allow them to certify refurbished interior components or entire cabin interiors of aircraft rated by the facility. This complements their offerings of maintenance inspections and they are expected to receive certification from the Civil Aviation … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval for Expanded Interior Capabilities