Arik Air Orders Two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Airliners
Nigeria's Arik Air and Boeing on Thursday announced an order for two 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft, worth $635 million at list prices, becoming the first African airline to order the newest version of the iconic airliner
Russia Accuses Atlas Rocket Engine Builder of Selling to United States Below Cost
The Russian Comptroller's Office on Wednesday informed that Energomash, an engineering corporation, was accused of selling rocket engines to the United States at half of the production cost.
UK Orders 14 New Chinook Helicopters from Boeing in $1.6 Billion Deal
British Defense Secretary Liam Foxon Monday announced that the Royal Air Force has agreed to buy more than a dozen new Chinook helicopters worth $1.64 billion for its mission in Afghanistan.
Russian Fighter Jet Crash in Ural Mountains Kills Both Pilots
A Russian Air Force Mikoyan MiG-31 fither jet crashed in the central region of the country, killing both pilots on board, officials said on Tuesday.
Qantas Cancels and Defers Portions of 787 Order
Qantas has told Boeing to keep 15 of the 65 787s they had ordered, and is deferring deliveries of an additional 15 aircraft.