SAO PAULO – For the first time Embraer has made a test flight with the prototype of the new E175-E2; the smallest member of the E2 family. Embraer has not received orders for the aircraft yet, but it will be subjected to an intensive test program in the coming 2 years. Embraer is planning to complete the programme by the end of 2021. First Flight … Continue reading EMBRAER’S E175-E2 COMPLETES ITS FIRST FLIGHT
LONDON – British Airways’ brand new A350-1000 (G-XWBA) has made its first commercial flight on Monday August 5, 2019. The aircraft departed for its inaugural flight at 1:40 PM Local Time as Flight BA460 from London Heathrow to Madrid. In the coming weeks, the A350 will be used daily between both airports, which are the main hubs of British Airways’ parent company (IAG). The A350 … Continue reading VIDEO – BRITISH AIRWAYS’ A350 INAUGURAL FLIGHT
MOJAVE DESERT, CA – On April 13, 2019 the world’s largest aircraft by wingspan, completed its successful maiden flight over the Mojave Desert in California. The Stratolaunch is an impressive twin-fuselage plane with 6 engines and a wingspan of 117m (384ft), larger than the length of an American football field. The monster plane is designed to make propelling rockets into space cheaper and easier than … Continue reading FIRST FLIGHT OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST AIRCRAFT; THE STRATOLAUNCH
IRKUTSK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – The 3rd prototype of the Irkut MC-21 flew for the first time on Saturday. The Russian airliner completed a 90 minute test flight from Irkut Airport in Russia. This is the 1st MC-21 that is equipped with a passenger cabin. During the test flight, the MC-21-300 reached a maximum height of 11,483 ft (3,500m) and a top speed of 243 kts … Continue reading THIRD IRKUT MC-21 PROTOTYPE MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
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