Boeing has begun final assembly of the third MD-95 test airframe, called the T-3, with the fuselage barrel mated to the wing on 24 November. The first MD-95 is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, with a first flight due to take place in early 1998. Deliveries of the MD-95-30 are pencilled in to begin in June 1999 to launch customer AirTran Airlines. The airline has 50 firm orders and 50 options on the aircraft.
Source: Flight International
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...
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Avianca and Gol holding company Abra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for five Airbus A350-900s.
