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Europe’s first 737-900ER delivered to Futura (GECAS)

The Boeing Company last week delivered Europe’s first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura International Airways, based in Palma de Mallorca. Futura International Airways was created by Aer Lingus in 1989. It operates a fleet of 32 Boeing airplanes and transports more … Continue reading Europe’s first 737-900ER delivered to Futura (GECAS)

Lion Air – 10th 737-900ER Delivered

The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air on Monday celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 10th Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The airplane will be used by the airline to expand its service with new destinations throughout South and Southeast Asia. The airline’s 737-900ERs are equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency and … Continue reading Lion Air – 10th 737-900ER Delivered

Aviation Capital Group orders 17 737

The Boeing Company and U.S.-based commercial airplane leasing company Aviation Capital Group today announced an order for 17 Next-Generation 737 airplanes. This order was previously accounted for on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer. The airplanes will be equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 … Continue reading Aviation Capital Group orders 17 737

Safety Report – 03/03/2008

Date & Time: 03/01/2008 16:12 Location: Dallas, TX Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-3H4 Registration: N652SW Operator: Southwest Airlines Flight: 15 Phase: Other Damage: Minor Injuries & Fatalities: None Description: N652SW, on pushback from the gate was struck at the tailsection by the winglet of another aircraft, N741SA Southwest Airlines flight 411 a Boeing 737-7H4, which was … Continue reading Safety Report – 03/03/2008

Video of the Day – A320 crosswind approach

As some of you might know, during the past 2 days a heavy storm hit central europe, killing at leat 13 people. This video shows Lufthansa flight LH044, an Airbus A320, landing at Hamburg, Germany during the storm on Saturday. According to Lufthansa the left wing hit the runway, damaging the wingtip fence (winglet).

Lion Air orders 22 NG 737-900ER

Boeing recently confirmed a previously unidentified Lion Air order for 22 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Indonesian Lion Air’s order was placed during the second quarter of 2007 and was listed in the unidentified category on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries Web site. This order, valued at more than $1.7 billion at current list prices, brings … Continue reading Lion Air orders 22 NG 737-900ER

First 737-900ER Delivery to SpiceJet

Boeing and New Delhi-based SpiceJet celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. With this delivery, SpiceJet becomes the first India-based airline to operate the 737-900ER. SpiceJet originally announced its decision to purchase five 737-900ERs and five 737-800s at the 2006 Asian Aerospace Air Show in Singapore. “We are proud to … Continue reading First 737-900ER Delivery to SpiceJet

Varig with new identity

Brazilian carrier Varig (owned by Gol since March 2007) recently changed its brand identity to a new modern look. Apart from the newly designed website, airport banners and advertising, the livery has also been changed. Take a look at this comparison of the new and old livery. New Old As you can see, the traditional … Continue reading Varig with new identity

Jet Airways completes order for 20 737s

Boeing and Mumbai-based Jet Airways, India’s largest private airline, today announced they have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at nearly $1.5 billion at current list prices. “Today’s announcement reflects our continuing efforts to be the industry leader by combining superior service with reliable, comfortable and efficient operations,” said Naresh … Continue reading Jet Airways completes order for 20 737s

SAS agree to exercise options for Next-Generation 737s

Boeing today announced that SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised options for two Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The airplanes will strengthen the 737 fleet of SAS Scandinavian Airlines to support growth on domestic and intra-Europe routes. The airline will equip the airplanes with fuel-saving Blended Winglets. The order was recently posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries Web … Continue reading SAS agree to exercise options for Next-Generation 737s