Aviation Photographer. Canadair Regional Jet Photographer.
Keith Stibbe
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Apr 25 2011
Pluna Líneas Aéreas Uruguayas S.A. orders three CRJ900 NextGen
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Pluna Líneas Aéreas Uruguayas S.A. (Pluna) has signed a additional order for three CRJ900 NextGen regional jetliners. The airline currently operates 10 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft in its fleet. Founded in 1936, Pluna is Uruguay’s flag carrier and serves destinations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay. The airline is based at Carrasco International …
Apr 24 2011
India’s DGCA gives type certification to Lineage 1000
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given Embraer type certification for its ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet. Currently nine Lineage 1000 jets are in operation worldwide. With a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles (8,334 km), the Lineage 1000 can fly from Mumbai in India to Beijing or Dubai non-stop. The Embraer Lineage 1000 is …
Apr 22 2011
ARJ21 flight testing increases
Comac of China is accelerating flight testing for its ARJ21 regional jet programme as it aims to have first delivery by the close of 2011. Aircraft 101, one of four aircraft in the ARJ21 test fleet, completed static testing on April 12th, 2011 after three and a half years. Comac plans its first delivery to launch operator …
Apr 20 2011
Oman Air adds Embraer 175 to fleet
Oman Air unveiled the newest member of its fleet, the Embraer 175, at the Muscat International Airport today. The deal was originally announced in November 2009 and included firm orders for five Embraer 175s, plus options for another five aircraft. Oman Air’s Embraer 175 are configured with 71 seats in a dual-class layout, with 11 …