Airbus delivered its 1000th aircraft from the A330/A340 family. July 30: Airbus delivered its 1000th aircraft from the A330/A340 family as it handed over an A330-300 to Thai Airways International (THAI) at a special ceremony in Toulouse. Tom Williams, Airbus…

A rash of half-year results shows airlines are struggling to cope with the financial recession, many posting significant losses. July 31: A rash of half-year results shows airlines are struggling to cope with the financial recession, many posting significant losses.…

AgustaWestland announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has ordered four AW139 helicopters. July 30: AgustaWestland announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has ordered four AW139 helicopters to equip its Air Guard (TTAG) for search and rescue,…

Emirates received its 78th Boeing 777, a 300ER (Extended Range) model. July 30: Emirates received its 78th Boeing 777, a 300ER (Extended Range) model, becoming the world’s largest operator of the 777. It is also the only airline to operate…

EADS announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 12 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. July 29: EADS announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 12 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. It is the first…

EADS announced its half-year results and claimed it is “well positioned to face the crisis in the current phase of limited economic visibility.” July 28: EADS announced its half-year results and claimed it is “well positioned to face the crisis…

An Ilyushin IL-62M belonging to Aria Air crashed on landing at Mashhad International Airport in Iran with the loss of 16 lives from the 153 people on board. July 24: An Ilyushin IL-62M belonging to Aria Air crashed on landing…

Boeing announces two major orders for its 777. July 28: Boeing announced two major orders for its 777. Turkish Airlines has ordered seven Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) valued at $1.9 billion at current list prices, bringing its total 777-300ER order…

The Seattle Times reports that the structural flaw that delayed the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner may be more complex than originally described by the company, with the plane’s first flight ‘at least four to six months away’. July…

US-based Continental Airlines, the world’s fifth largest airline, reported a second quarter 2009 net loss of $213 million and the shedding of 1,700 management and clerical positions across the company. July 21: US-based Continental Airlines, the world’s fifth largest airline,…