Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
February 1st 2023
Today's briefs report news from Asiana Airlines, Atlas Air, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Shell. Read More »
Atlas Air has received the final 747, a 747-8F freighter, in a special delivery ceremony at Boeing's Everett facility in Seattle, ending production of the type. Boeing has delivered 1,574 of the ground-breaking “jumbo” jets to customers worldwide.
Asiana Airlines has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East for five years from 2026.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO, Stan Deal, told staff the company planned to establish its fourth 737 MAX production line in 2024 at its Everett facility in Washington State.
Honeywell Aerospace has received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Phoenix facility. The SAF will be involved in the development and production testing of auxiliary power units (APUs) and propulsion engines.
Lufthansa Technik Philippines has received the first Lufthansa A380, registration D-AIMK, for maintenance checks ahead of its return to active service. The aircraft has been parked for 30 months at Teruel in eastern Spain.
