Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Wide Body Report - March 1, 2016

March 1, 2016


The British Airways 777 that was damaged in an engine fire last September has returned to flight following repairs.
http://www.australianetworknews.com/burnt-british-airways-boeing-777-flies/


Despite headlines last year, highlighting Delta's ability to find a low-cost second-hand 777 of unknown pedigree, market analysts maintain that the aftermarket value for used 777 long-haul aircraft continues to be steady.
http://aviationweek.com/mro/boeing-777-aftermarket-will-hold-its-own


Etihad Cargo has taken delivery of its 11th Boeing 777 freighter.
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-cargo-takes-delivery-of-11th-boeing-777-freighter-1.1680369


The Angolan airline Taag has taken delivery of an additional two Boeing 777 aircraft.
http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2016/02/24/angolan-airline-receives-two-more-boeing-777-aircraft/


Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been awarded a contract to supply components for the vertical and horizontal tail on the 777X now under development.  IAI manufactures similar components for current-generation 777 aircraft.
http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-aerospace-awarded-boeing-777-deal-1001105861
http://www.port2port.com/article/Air-Transport/Airlines/Israel-Aerospace-Industries-awarded-to-built-Boeing-777-parts/


Airbus continues to ramp-up production of the A350-900 and A330, even as it prepares for the larger A350-1000 to enter flight test.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-ramping-up-a350-a330-10943249


Airbus has announced plans to deploy its first ten A350-900 aircraft out of its Munich hub, beginning in January 2017, replacing its A340 aircraft.
http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/70638/airbus-a350-fleet-is-coming

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