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The 737MAX is back despite delays

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 The long-grounded plane, after two fatal crashes in a few months, can finally take to the air again. Since aviation safety authorities certified the 737 MAX's modifications, the plane seems to be regaining the hope airlines had in it before 2020. The 737 MAX-8 seems to be back on track after a 2 year grounding.

Ryanair orders 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX

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While air traffic is at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ryanair has just placed an order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, bringing the number of aircraft awaiting delivery to 210. Ryanair and Boeing signing for new 737 MAX (credits:Ryanair)

UV disinfection in airplanes?

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The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is testing a portable system capable of disinfecting the inside of aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer would like to propose this new solution to airlines to allow a faster return of passengers. A UV system tested inside a cockpit (credits:Boeing)

Retro: the events that shaped the aeronautics industry in 2019

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The year 2019 was marked by ramp-ups, mergers, new aircraft and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. Aircraft manufacturers continued to innovate in order to offer ever more high-performance aircraft, despite difficulties in the sector. The 737 MAX, the new game changer from Airbus( credits:Airbus)

Review of the 2019 Paris Air Show: A321XLR, SCAF, drones...

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As the 53rd edition of the International Air and Space Show came to an end, relive the moments that marked the largest aviation show in the world. The giants Airbus and Boeing have tried to win the most orders, including new aircraft such as the A321XLR The Paris Air show 2019 ©Airbus

Lufthansa orders 40 aircraft to renew its long-haul fleet

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The Lufthansa Group has announced an order for 40 long-haul aircraft, which will enable it to replace its current fleet. A Lufthansa A350-900  ©️Airbus

The Boeing 707 made its first flight in 1957

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On December 20, 1957, the Boeing 707 made its first flight. Discover the story of a legendary aircraft that marked civil aviation and the beginnings of Boeing commercial aircraft. The first Boeing 707 flight (Source:space.com)

Discover the Boeing 777X

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Boeing introduces its new long-haul aircraft, the 777X . It is expected to make its first flight in 2019, with commercialization planned for 2020. The Boeing 777X , the next generation aircraft  (source lerevenu)

Discover the Boeing 777X flight deck

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Here are the cockpit  images of the future Boeing 777X, the next generation of the long-haul aircraft.  The Boeing 777X cockpit (source:Boeing )

Last takeoff for the oldest 747 in service

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The oldest jumbo jet still in service has retired. Chain seal on October 17, 1969, the Boeing registered N747GE has been used to test new General Electric reactors but has also flown for PanAm. The Boeing N747GE (source :flickr/wilco737)

Qantas first Boeing 787 anniversary

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The Australian company celebrates the first anniversary of the Dreamliner in its fleet. For the occasion, Qantas has published several pages dedicated to the 787 . A Qantas Boeing 787-9 (source:airliner.com)

First Dreamliner for China Eastern

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China Eastern has taken possession of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This is the first of an order of 15 units. First picture of the Boeing 787-9 China Eastern ( source:planespotters)