NEWS Boeing 737 MAX 8 makes first test flight

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time earlier. The 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the efficient 737…

NEWS Blue Air takes up International Air Transport Association membership

Blue Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association. This milestone was achieved following the recent IATA Operational Safety Assessment, a complex audit that assessed more than 900 standards and best practices for flight safety. The test covers everything from flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, to aircraft engineering and…