Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Wide Body Report - May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017


Luxury travel air carrier Deer Jet has added a second Boeing 787 to its fleet.
http://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/deer-jet-add-second-boeing-787-dream-jet-fleet/


China's Hainan Airlines has signed a deal for the purchase of 19 aircraft from Boeing, including 13 Boeing 787-9s and 6 Boeing 737 MAX-8s.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/chinas-hainan-airlines-to-buy-19-boeing-jets-for-usd-42-billion/article9709624.ece


Kuwait Airways has received its 7th Boeing 777-300ER.  Its full fleet of 777-300ER aircraft will be delivered by the third quarter of 2017.
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait-airways-welcomes-7th-boeing-777-300er-full-777-300er-fleet-commercial-service-q3-2017/


General Electric has unveiled new details surrounding its new GE9X engine, slated for service aboard the Boeing 777X.
https://www.wired.com/2017/05/ge-turbofan-huge-jet-engine/


A threatened worker's strike at a supplier for key components in the Airbus A350 wing structure, has further jeopardized already late deliveries for the Airbus A350-900.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/strikes-could-hit-a350-wing-production-437361/


Singapore Airlines expects to phase out four of its oldest Airbus A380 superjumbo jets, in favor of new A350 aircraft that are expected to be delivered in the coming years.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/singapore-airlines-to-phase-out-4-airbus-a380s-2017-05-19

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